Bellingham City Center Travel Guide

Bellingham

A cityscape with a large industrial chimney emitting smoke, surrounded by residential buildings and a mountainous backdrop.
A waterfall under a stone bridge in a forested area.
A cityscape with a prominent building labeled "HERALD" during sunset.
A pier with a wooden walkway and a covered shelter extending into calm waters.
A dock with a boat named DAVID, surrounded by other boats and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Bellingham City Center attractions

Mount Baker Theatre

8.4/10 (183 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at Mount Baker Theatre on your trip to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

฿7,531
per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
Full Day Orcas Island Tour from Bellingham

Full Day Orcas Island Tour from Bellingham

฿32,633
per adult
Full Day Orcas Island Tour from Bellingham
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Top hotels in Bellingham City Center

Hotel Leo

Hotel Leo

2.5 out of 5
1224 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham WA
The price is ฿4,010 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,010
฿4,558 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Rooms are incredibly outdated with carpet stains and mildew-y showers. Had some weird interactions with the front desk staff. One of our rooms smelled so musty and old. I love that this is a historical building but they need to update the rooms. Also, windows don’t close all the way. Also they say ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hotel Leo
Hotel Bellwether

Hotel Bellwether

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellwether Way Bellingham WA
The price is ฿7,946 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,946
฿9,401 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (825 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Hotel Bellwether
Best Western Plus Bellingham

Best Western Plus Bellingham

3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr. Bellingham WA
The price is ฿3,787 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,787
฿4,311 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"A very nice room, thoughtfully laid out. It's easy to get to, but kind of isolated, we had to go up to the next freeway exit to find a place to eat."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St Bellingham WA
The price is ฿4,040 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,040
฿4,961 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Rosario Resort

Rosario Resort

2 out of 5
1624 Rosario Rd Eastsound WA
The price is ฿10,503 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿10,503
฿12,421 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rosario Mansion Museum and Cascade Lake are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"Power plugs need to be replaced to hold the chargers and hair dryer. Great view, both restaurants were great!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Rosario Resort
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4160 Guide Meridian St Bellingham WA
The price is ฿4,522 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,522
฿5,128 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent staff . Clean good breakfast"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
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Where to stay in Bellingham City Center

Find the best Bellingham City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red double-decker bus with 'FAIRHAVEN VILLAGE' written on it.
Photo by Melanie Carr
Open Photo by Melanie Carr

Fairhaven

Restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Fairhaven. Check out Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Bellingham Bay while you're exploring the area.

A dense forest with a view of a distant city and a body of water.

Sehome

While Sehome may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Baker Theatre and Sehome Hill Arboretum.

A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by forested hills and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Corvid Drifter
Open Photo by Corvid Drifter

Samish Hill

While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.

A marina with various boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

Puget

While there might not be top attractions in Puget, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Baker Theatre and Marine Life Center.

A coastal landscape with a railway, houses, and a forested mountain.

Meridian

If you're spending some time in Meridian, Bellis Fair Mall and Park Bowl are top sights worth seeing.

Bellingham City Center Travel Guide