Port Townsend, WA

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Port Townsend
Photo by Charles Arcudi
Photo by Charles Arcudi
Photo by Charles Arcudi
Photo by Charles Arcudi
Photo by Charles Arcudi
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Where to stay in Port Townsend

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Port Townsend Historic District

Unique features of Port Townsend Historic District include the waterfront views and shopping. Make a stop by Ann Starrett Mansion or Port Townsend Carnegie Library while you're exploring the area.

Port Townsend Historic District
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St., Port Townsend, WA
The price is ￥20,534 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
￥20,534
￥22,875 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kelly Art Deco Light Museum and Kah Tai Lagoon ...
8/10 Very Good! (741 reviews)
"The only thing I can complain about is that the room had an odd smell like very dried paint, besides that, great front desk support/hospitality and communication with guidance"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Manresa Castle
Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St, Port Townsend, WA
The price is ￥22,408 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
￥22,408
￥24,963 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,099 reviews)
"It was great to watch the ferry come and go. Amd.being next to the water."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Tides Inn & Suites
Water Front Inn

Water Front Inn

2 out of 5
2333 Washington Street, Port Townsend, WA
The price is ￥19,640 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥19,640
￥21,880 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ocean view
"We arrived a bit early and still were able to check in and checked out at 11:30 the next day. Bed was very comfortable. The sea view is awesome. We also saw deer, bald eagles and early morning kayakers."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Water Front Inn
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Valley View Motel

Valley View Motel

3 out of 5
162 State Route 20, Port Townsend, WA
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Port Townsend. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Snow and Salmon Creek Estuary Preserve ...
7.8/10 Good! (252 reviews)
"Ok for the price"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Valley View Motel
Bay Cottage

Bay Cottage

2.5 out of 5
4346 South Discovery Road, Port Townsend, WA
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Port Townsend. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Port Townsend Aero Museum and Anderson ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The property looks like a post card picture. The cottage over looks a beautiful garden and is right on the water. Ed is a gracious host and has anticipated everything you may need."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Bay Cottage
The Belmont Hotel

The Belmont Hotel

2.5 out of 5
925 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA
Stay at this cabin in Port Townsend. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rose Theatre and Rothschild House Museum are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
Historical hotel
"Beautiful historical hotel, the rooms were comfortable, the bed too and we liked the vintage style fridge. Because this is a historical building the walls are very thin and you can hear everything! I'd give it a higher rating but the thin walls were an annoyance. Also, no AC in the unit."

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

The Belmont Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Quiet spot for sunset reflections

Fort Worden State Park

4.5/5(132 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fort Worden State Park during your travels to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Fort Worden State Park
Great place to spend the day in the sand

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Port Townsend Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Nice old lighthouse in Fort Worden State Park. At the end of a long rock & sand beach. The park also has big open areas, some camping & a number of small local museums.

Point Wilson Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Point Wilson Lighthouse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Point Wilson Lighthouse
An inveterate fantasm purportedly haunts this house, or at least one of its windows. When viewed just right from about one spot on the entire planet, the first dark window you see to the right of the central structure appears to reveal a woman sitting in her chair. To the more jaded eye, it would seem that a large flaw in the ancient glass happens to line up very nicely with a large, stuffed chair directly behind the window. No matter. People come from miles around to scare the bejeezus out of themselves by lining up precisely where the apparition can see them and shrieking in delight. However, few of them will actually stay at the "boutique hotel" contained within. Which is probably why the owner is looking to sell it. If you like company, but are not overly fond of money, you might drop by and make him an offer.

Ann Starrett Mansion

You can find out about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Ann Starrett Mansion. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Ann Starrett Mansion
The Rose Theater is still a functioning theater in Port Townsend.

Rose Theatre

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Rose Theatre during your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Rose Theatre
Again, this is is really called the Jefferson Museum of Art and History, but, to-may-to, to-mah-to, take your pick. A nice turn-of-the-century brick building with some art deco flourishes which add a certain playfulness to the design.

Jefferson County Historical Society

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society during your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Jefferson County Historical Society

Things to do

The Ingrid Princess under full sail

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￥28,585
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

￥2,784
per traveler
Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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