Port Townsend Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Port Townsend
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Photo by Charles Arcudi
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £94 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£94
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kelly Art Deco Light Museum and Kah Tai Lagoon ...
8/10 Very Good! (771 reviews)
"Great building, good location, slept well"

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025

Manresa Castle
Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St, Port Townsend, WA
The price is £104 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£104
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,095 reviews)
"The room was updated and clean. It had a large deck overlooking the water with two chairs and a table that was high enough to see the sailboats. Since the rooms are beautiful and updated, the deck needs a remodel. It doesn't compliment the interior of the room or property. The property needs to get ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Tides Inn & Suites
Harborside Inn

Harborside Inn

2.5 out of 5
330 Benedict Street, Port Townsend, WA
The price is £89 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£89
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Decent
"The hotel was decent and it was a great value. The pros: we had a great view of the water from the balcony. The room was spacious and had nice black out drapes. Service and staff were all good and friendly. Cons: the bed was super uncomfortable. It was a hard mattress and aimiliar to just laying ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Harborside 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! (263 reviews)
"Loved the place ! Cute cozy place - very Humble owner runs this place ,"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Valley View Motel
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 11 May 2025

The Belmont Hotel
Bay Cottage

Bay Cottage

2.5 out of 5
4346 South Discovery Road, Port Townsend, WA
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 Lake ...
10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"What a find!! Ed's cottage is wonderful, the cottage itself is cozy and cute and the property has lovely views and beach access. Ed was very welcoming and kind and even included the tide schedule for our stay as well as local recommendations. Add in the close proximity to Port Townsend and the cottage ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Bay Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Fort Worden State Park

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.

Fort Worden State Park
Port Townsend Marine Science Center

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.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Ann Starrett Mansion

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.

Ann Starrett Mansion
Point Wilson Lighthouse

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
Rose Theatre

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.

Rose Theatre
Jefferson County Historical Society

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.

Jefferson County Historical Society

Things to do

Olympic National Park Audio Tour Guide

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

£14
per traveller
Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
The Ingrid Princess under full sail

Sailing Charter

£144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sailing Charter
Ebeys Landing Nat Hist Reserve took this

Guided Island Trail and Beach Day

£220
per adult
Guided Island Trail and Beach Day
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