Title: Port Townsend Historic District Travel Guide: Best of Port Townsend Historic District, Port Townsend Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Port Townsend Historic District](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Townsend-Historic-District-Port-Townsend-Hotels.0-n6312099-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Port Townsend](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Port-Townsend.d6054473.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Port Townsend Historic District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Port-Townsend-Historic-District.d6312099.Car-Hire-Guide)[Port Townsend Historic District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Townsend-Historic-District.d6312099.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Port Townsend Historic District Travel Guide ## Port Townsend ![Beautiful day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/37560f17-037e-4907-8110-bfb700babca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/37560f17-037e-4907-8110-bfb700babca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Townsend, Washington. Beautiful buildings from the late 1800s still stand. The town was built in anticipation of a railroad that never came. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/0b4674ae-6e8d-425d-8138-1246bcbd73e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Haller Fountain This is actually my second post for this fountain. The last one was taken over a year ago and rendered in B&W. What a difference a year makes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/a637c0f2-481c-4286-bdfb-31e7bf9b1942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quality consignments. And an ever-changing landscape in the gravel lot outside.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/6cd57308-ab47-4ba1-b79b-10898df9be6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Port Townsend Historic District Things to do Hotels [Port Townsend travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Townsend.dx6054473) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/5a3569e8-b90d-4d41-ac7d-d2c1505c3c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ann Starrett Mansion You can find out about the history of Port Townsend with a trip to Ann Starrett Mansion. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ann-Starrett-Mansion-Port-Townsend-Historic-District.d553248621532651037.Attraction) ![The Rose Theater is still a functioning theater in Port Townsend. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/267041fe-4858-4e27-bf3a-fb8398f2c0d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rose Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at Rose Theatre on your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rose-Theatre-Port-Townsend-Historic-District.d6302563.Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/ef356d57-827e-49fa-896c-ec47b19c6944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jefferson County Historical Society You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jefferson County Historical Society during your travels in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jefferson-County-Historical-Society-Port-Townsend-Historic-District.d6093393.Attraction) ![Quiet spot for sunset reflections](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/4bbd00a4-f277-40f0-af53-cef4c08d6641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Worden State Park 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Worden-State-Park-Port-Townsend.d6093835.Attraction) ![Located at Fort Worden where "An Officer and a Gentleman" was filmed.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/3d744a9a-f046-4925-8897-cfe14da4504d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Wilson-Lighthouse-Port-Townsend.d6309376.Attraction) ![Great place to spend the day in the sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054473/07169b1d-1b22-4bf9-b592-b49762e436db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Townsend Marine Science Center You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Port Townsend Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Townsend-Marine-Science-Center-Port-Townsend.d6302549.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Olympic National Park Audio Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48603735/1f4e7b89-dbf3-41c8-a672-f1d841c226f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour £14 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olympic-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a48603735.activity-details) ![The Ingrid Princess under full sail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49563526/a3e43a97-982e-4bda-888e-13cc0a0740d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sailing Charter £144 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sailing-charter.a49563526.activity-details) [See all activities in Port Townsend](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Port-Townsend.d6054473.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Port Townsend Historic District ![Palace Hotel Port Townsend](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1189900/1189819/a4ca47d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palace Hotel Port Townsend 1004 Water St Port Townsend WA Stay at this hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) Lovely hotel with a great history! Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=1189819&PinnedHotelID=1189819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=1189819&PinnedHotelID=1189819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) ![The Swan Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95170000/95164900/95164855/26728ec0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Swan Hotel 222 Monroe St Port Townsend WA Stay at this hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Northwest Maritime Center and Key City Public Theatre are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews) Super nice and cute boutique hotel. Clean, has great amenities including access to the athletic club across the street. We wished we knew that as well. But overall great location and easy to park and walk to various areas of town. Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=95164855&PinnedHotelID=95164855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=95164855&PinnedHotelID=95164855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) ![The Bishop Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99520000/99511200/99511163/3fbbee59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bishop Hotel 714 Washington St Port Townsend WA £202 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rothschild House Museum and Rothschild ... 9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews) Wonderful Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=99511163&PinnedHotelID=99511163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) ![Starrett House ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101310000/101300200/101300181/81873ab5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Starrett House 744 Clay St Port Townsend WA Stay at this B&B in Port Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ann Starrett Mansion and Rothschild House State Park ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews) Staff are very helpful. The room is exceptionally quiet despite thin walls and the bed is just the right firmness to sleep. It is just a few block walk to the main area of town with many good restaurants nearby. Lots of character in this old building! Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=101300181&PinnedHotelID=101300181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=101300181&PinnedHotelID=101300181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) ![The Washington Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112560000/112551600/112551594/dbad03fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Washington Hotel 825 Washington Street Port Townsend WA £268 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Port Townsend. Popular attractions Rose Theatre and Rothschild House Museum are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=112551594&PinnedHotelID=112551594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) ![Historic Water View Room overlooking The Bay with private balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112250000/112249600/112249529/52b492be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Water View Room overlooking The Bay with private balcony Port Townsend WA £320 15 Jan - 16 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Port Townsend. Enjoy balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rose Theatre and Rothschild House Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) This place is amazing! Gorgeous view from the balcony. Comfortable bed & chairs. Very clean. Easy to find & easy to park. Nice fridge & coffee maker. Close to great little stores and restaurants with delicious food & drinks! Also plenty of outlets to charge phones, watches, & tablets. It is an absolutely ... Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=112249529&PinnedHotelID=112249529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6312099) [See all 1,193 properties in Port Townsend Historic District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6312099) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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