Port Townsend Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic Port Townsend, Washington Waterfront at Sunrise. By the late 19th century, Port Townsend was a well-known seaport. Beautiful Victorian houses and buildings can be seen most everywhere.
Point Wilson Light is an active aid to navigation located in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, Washington. Overlooking the entrance to Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Point Wilson Light is an active aid to navigation located in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, Washington. Overlooking the entrance to Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Cute girl in sunhat on beach, portrait, Port Townsend, Washington, USA
Port Townsend, WA. Downtown marina with boats and historical buildings.; Shutterstock ID 131560058

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 Key City Public Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St Port Townsend WA
The price is £103 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£103
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
"Easy to find, lots of parking, centrally located in town. Our room was on the first floor where you can hear lots of coming and going from the lobby area and to the elevator. Room was very clean and welcoming, bay window facing the water the view was beautiful. Room had balcony access to sit and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Tides Inn & Suites
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
The price is £91 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£91
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kelly Art Deco Light Museum and Kah Tai Lagoon Nature ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (868 reviews)
"This old mansion has been incompletely converted into a modern hotel. The elevator (which was a requirement that first brought to the site) is available only by paging the front desk to bring it up to the room floor. The room was not made up after the first day. In room bath and shower was awkward ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Manresa Castle
Water Front Inn

Water Front Inn

2 out of 5
2333 Washington Street Port Townsend WA
The price is £91 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£91
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice location, and plenty of parking. The building needs maintenance likes yesterday. Dirty carpet, sewer smell in the room and slow drainage."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Water Front Inn
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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.
3.4/10 (3 reviews)
"It’s called the Belmont Hotel on all the travel sites but when you get there, they say through the phone that it’s called Vacasa. This hotel is not open when you peek inside the windows of the hotel and front desk and no one around to assist. We had numerous calls trying to get someone to help us ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

The Belmont Hotel
Bayfront Dog-Friendly Cottage with Porch, Gas Grill, WiFi & Beach Access

Bayfront Dog-Friendly Cottage with Porch, Gas Grill, WiFi & Beach Access

Port Townsend WA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Townsend. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Sunset Lake and Snow and Salmon Creek ...
9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"Host was responsive and proactive about providing check-in and check-out instructions ahead of time -- made it a breeze! Home was nice and big and clean, great value for our stay! Would gladly stay again, it was a very pleasant experience."

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Bayfront Dog-Friendly Cottage with Porch, Gas Grill, WiFi & Beach Access
Ballard's sweet suites

Ballard's sweet suites

3.5 out of 5
1458 NW 67th St Seattle WA
Stay at this apartment in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (366 reviews)
"Room was clean and I could get ahold of the host at anytime."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Ballard's sweet suites
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Fort Worden State Park

4.7/5 (549 reviews)
Explore a former military base transformed into a coastal playground of history and nature. Wander through historic gun batteries, hike forested trails, or attend cultural events at this multifaceted waterfront park.
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