Bothell, WA

Travel Guide
Bothell showing street scenes
Create your own souvenirs, savor herb-infused spirits and explore the famous Woodinville Wine District in this craft-focused city.

Beautiful Bothell is one of Washington state’s prettiest cities and a hub for craft beer and liquor in the region. Hike a trail along the scenic Sammamish River and wander around town to find streets lined with diverse shops, bars and restaurants.

Sit at a cozy café on Main Street and enjoy a cake and coffee in the center of town. The surrounding streets are populated by restaurants, bars and bargain outlets. Scour the town’s thrift stores in search of discount books, well-priced vintage handbags, toys and fashion items.

Lounge around on the grassy lawns of the Park at Bothell Landing. Visit the 19th-century log cabin that once housed Swedish immigrants Andrew and Augusta Beckstrom and inspect Bothell’s first schoolhouse, a quaint building that dates back to 1885. The park is also home to the Bothell Historical Museum. See the city skyline at its best on a kayak tour of the Sammamish River.

Head to Country Village outdoor shopping area to try various craft activities. Create your own jewelry using colorful beads and precious stones. Make a quilt at the sewing station, take a figure drawing class and sample soothing teas.

The area around Bothell is renowned for its craft beers, spirits and wines. Try pale ales and lagers of all varieties at local breweries within minutes’ drive of downtown. Stop by the Woodinville Whiskey Company to taste their premium malt whiskey or sip on the herb-infused spirits of the Pacific Distillery. Bothell is about a 15-minute drive from the Woodinville Wine District, where award-winning wineries sell reasonably priced bottles.

Golf lovers can practice their game by Sammamish Lake at the Inglewood Golf Course. The city’s indoor trampoline park offers more high-energy thrills. Improve your kitchen skills with a cooking class at Dawn’s Candy and Cake, which specializes in delicious sweets.

Drive from Seattle to Bothell in less than 30 minutes. Walk between most attractions in town. Use public buses for easy transport to and from Seattle and other destinations in the region.

Where to stay in Bothell

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Canyon Park

4/5(140 area reviews)

Canyon Park might not have many top sights, but Alderwood Mall and Saint Edward State Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Canyon Park
The Belltown Inn
The Belltown Inn
2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is ¥15,748 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥15,748
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,579 reviews)
"Snoring from the room next door was bothersome"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

The Belltown Inn
Mediterranean Inn
Mediterranean Inn
3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
The price is ¥21,067 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
¥21,067
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,647 reviews)
"The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and super helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Mediterranean Inn
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is ¥24,939 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥24,939
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,951 reviews)
"The nicest, cleanest, friendliest hotel I have ever been in…I my 80 years!"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sweet Suites Capitol Hill
Sweet Suites Capitol Hill
2 out of 5
702 18th Ave, Seattle, WA
Stay at this aparthotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Lumen Field and Seattle Waterfront ...
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed. Clean and quiet. Had a nice stay."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Sweet Suites Capitol Hill
Larkspur Landing Bellevue - An All-Suite Hotel
Larkspur Landing Bellevue - An All-Suite Hotel
3 out of 5
15805 SE 37th St, Bellevue, WA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bellevue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,785 reviews)
"Proximity to Bellevue."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Larkspur Landing Bellevue - An All-Suite Hotel
Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
3 out of 5
1701 E Valley Rd, Renton, WA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Renton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,352 reviews)
"The staff are amazing!"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bothell

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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3/5 - Okay

Russb
Mar 9, 2020

Withholding final judgment until renovation is complete.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jan 6, 2020

Nice city,let's keep it that way please.

4/5 - Good

ROBERT
Dec 15, 2019

Bothel is a nice area, just very busy traffic.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Nov 22, 2019

The Giest House Restaurant in Kenmore is a must!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Oct 15, 2019

As with most of the surrounding area the traffic is terrible. This is pretty much due to the fact that the streets have no pattern or reason to how they were laid out.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 24, 2019

Hana Sushi is the best in the Seattle area.

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