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A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a view of buildings outside.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, seating, and a TV.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and mirrors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and a building with large windows.

1. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Monica

￥12,646

￥14,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A two-story building with a balcony and a sign reading "Village Inn."

A wooden model of a church on a table in front of a window with a view of a building and greenery outside.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a staircase with ornate railings.

2. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 1.8 km from Western Washington University

Gregory

￥28,083

￥31,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A lobby with a central fountain, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A large banquet hall with rows of white chairs, round tables, and a grand chandelier.

A room with a dark blue sofa, a small round table with a cup and a plant, and a person using a laptop.

A bar area with leather seating, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

3. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 2 km from Western Washington University

Joanne

￥20,021

￥22,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a black bathtub, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a round mirror, and a red accent wall.

A hotel entrance with a 'Lobby' sign, a parking lot, and a building with a red and yellow facade.

A Bay City Inn sign at a road intersection with a clear sky.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, a television, and potted plants.

4. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 1.4 km from Western Washington University

Kimberly

￥12,646

￥14,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A table with a meal, a glass of water, and salt and pepper shakers, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering views.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a chalkboard menu.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a bench with a cushion, and a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

5. Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

South Hill, 1.6 km from Western Washington University

Zafar

￥32,277

￥36,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red sofas, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A large conference room with multiple tables, red chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

6. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 2.1 km from Western Washington University

Gerald

￥18,353

￥20,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a window with a mountain view.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a fence. There are lounge chairs and a table outside the pool area.

A building with a sign reading "Bellingham Lodge" and a Coca-Cola vending machine outside.

A small, simple room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

7. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Lingxiao

￥9,797

￥11,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a cash register, a coffee machine, and a trash can.

Two beverage vending machines in a hallway with a patterned carpet.

A coffee station with a Bunn espresso machine, a Keurig coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

8. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 2.2 km from Western Washington University

Michelle

￥12,664

￥14,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

9. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Paula

￥12,014

￥13,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a glass coffee table, two sofas, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

A multi-story hotel with a blue roof, a parking lot with several cars, and a flagpole with flags.

10. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 1.3 km from Western Washington University

Kelsey

￥12,488

￥14,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling design, a marble counter, and a wall-mounted artwork of wooden paddles.

A modern restaurant interior with a central dining area featuring a white table with a geometric table runner, yellow chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

11. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 6.3 km from Western Washington University

Leah

￥18,353

￥22,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of a snowy landscape.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

7.8 km from Western Washington University

Richard

￥16,598

￥18,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a television.

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

13. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 6.8 km from Western Washington University

Mark

￥17,578

￥20,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large window, and an exit sign.

A buffet with labeled hot food options including turkey sausage, pork sausage, and cheese omelet.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool rule sign.

14. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 6.7 km from Western Washington University

Christine

￥19,286

￥21,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen area with a chalkboard menu, a coffee station, and a waffle station.

A hotel reception area with a digital departure board, a reception desk, and a "Welcome to the Event Green" sign.

An outdoor patio with seating, a barbecue area, and a flower garden.

A well-organized snack and treat section with shelves stocked with various products, a 'Treats' sign, and refrigerated display cases.

15. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 6.5 km from Western Washington University

Maria Dolor

￥17,468

￥19,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern lobby with vibrant green and red seating, a reception desk, and a large green wall with a leaf design.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott SpringHill Suites.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by green and grey walls.

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 6.4 km from Western Washington University

ASFRED

￥20,076

￥22,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of the interior.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of mountains.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a lamp.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 6.3 km from Western Washington University

Teresa

￥20,021

￥22,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a covered patio area, a grassy lawn, and a picnic table.

A hotel room with a bed, two wooden chairs, a small wooden table, and an orange door.

A sign with the word "HELIOTROPE" illuminated against a dark sky, surrounded by trees.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a dining area.

18. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 3.4 km from Western Washington University

Stephanie

￥18,677

￥21,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A self-service coffee station with a waffle syrup dispenser and a waffle maker.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled edges, and a sunbathing area with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a heater, and a window with curtains.

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 6.4 km from Western Washington University

Narongdej

￥18,653

￥21,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a painting on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the central desk.

A swimming pool with a diving board, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

Meridian, 6.7 km from Western Washington University

don

￥16,662

￥19,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Washington University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,081 reviews	View
Fairhaven Village Inn	9.6 Exceptional 691 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Bay City Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 956 reviews	View

Top Western Washington University Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Easy hotel parking"

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

8/10 Good

"It was a a nice stay."

Fairhaven Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Fairhaven with a classy bar attached. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Much better and than the blah chain hotels. Nicely appointed. Highly recommended."

Bellingham Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and great staff."

Lavissh Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The property was clean, quiet and pet friendly. Much better than what I had read on the reviews. The continental breakfast was simple, however exactly what we were looking for. Would stay again."

Sehome Garden Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What a find! This B&B is absolutely great and the hosts are so wonderful! Their puppies were amazing and I miss them already! I'm already looking forward to the next stay in my future! 🌟"

Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Stayed here for two nights in late-August. Very nice room with great views over the water. Great location if you're wanting to visit Fairhaven Village as it's a short walk to the historic center and also has direct access to the waterfront walking trails. Was definitely on the pricy side though."

Spacious 2-bed Room|Pool|Free Wifi

10/10 Excellent

"We appreciated having space enough for three without feeling cramped. Close enough to Fairhaven station too which helped with our plans."

Other attractions near Western Washington University

Sehome Hill Arboretum

Take the family on an outing to Sehome Hill Arboretum during your trip to Bellingham. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Cornwall Beach

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cornwall Beach during your trip to Bellingham?

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South Bay Trail

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit South Bay Trail during your travels to Bellingham. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Depot Market Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Depot Market Square during your trip to Bellingham.

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Fairhaven Village Green

Learn about the local history of Bellingham when you spend time at Fairhaven Village Green. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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The Upfront Theatre

You can make plans for a show at The Upfront Theatre during your stay in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Mindport

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mindport in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to The Labyrinth during your stay in Bellingham.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Western Washington University?

Western Washington University is located in a welcoming area of Bellingham known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 22 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Western Washington University?

Bay City Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Western Washington University. Other good options close by include Bellingham Lodge and Motel 6 Bellingham, WA.

How many hotels are there near Western Washington University?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Western Washington University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Western Washington University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Western Washington University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Western Washington University?

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What can I see and do near Western Washington University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mindport, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Whatcom Museum. You can watch performances at Mount Baker Theatre, The Upfront Theatre, and iDiOM Theater if you're interested in local theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Fairhaven Park, Lake Padden Park, or Sehome Hill Arboretum.

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Our top choices for Western Washington University hotels

1. Coachman Inn

2. Fairhaven Village Inn

3. Hotel Leo

4. Bay City Inn

5. Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

7. Bellingham Lodge

8. Lavissh Inn & Suites

9. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

10. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

11. Oxford Suites Bellingham

12. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

13. Best Western Plus Bellingham

14. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

15. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

18. Heliotrope Hotel

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

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Top Western Washington University Hotel Reviews

Bay City Inn

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Fairhaven Village Inn

Bellingham Lodge

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Sehome Garden Inn

Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Spacious 2-bed Room|Pool|Free Wifi

Other attractions near Western Washington University

Sehome Hill Arboretum

Cornwall Beach

South Bay Trail

Depot Market Square

Fairhaven Village Green

The Upfront Theatre

Mindport

The Labyrinth

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