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A hotel with a waterfront patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the lake.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a white bedspread, a green pillow, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table with books and a vase of flowers, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel with a central building, a tower, and a view of the water.

1. Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center, 1.6 mi from Western Washington University

Vanessa

£186

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A two-story building with a sign for 'Fairhaven Village Inn' and a smaller sign for 'Calleway's Cocktail Porch'.

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

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

2. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 1.1 mi from Western Washington University

Kathleen

£171

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

3. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 0.8 mi from Western Washington University

Monica

£69

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the city through a large window.

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.

4. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 1.2 mi from Western Washington University

Sarah

£115

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, stone pillars, and a well-lit entrance.

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

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

South Hill, 1 mi from Western Washington University

Mireya

£174

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 gym with various exercise machines, a treadmill, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

6. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 0.8 mi from Western Washington University

Vance

£74

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A lobby with a glass coffee table, red armchairs, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A hotel with a sign reading "Four Points by Sheraton" and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

7. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 1.3 mi from Western Washington University

Gerald

£99

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

8. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 0.8 mi from Western Washington University

Trevor

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are windows with blinds and a picture on the wall.

9. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 1.4 mi from Western Washington University

Rebecca

£66

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A coffee station with two coffee dispensers, a basket, and a sign above.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "We'll leave the light on for you."

A vending machine with Coca-Cola and a water dispenser.

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 0.8 mi from Western Washington University

Colton

£60

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a door leading to another room, and a patterned floor.

11. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 0.8 mi from Western Washington University

Kelsey

£60

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A modern lounge area with a large window, comfortable seating, and a unique ceiling design.

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

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 3.9 mi from Western Washington University

Leah

£108

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a television, and artwork on the walls.

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

13. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

4.9 mi from Western Washington University

douglas

£105

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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, 4.2 mi from Western Washington University

Abhinav

£106

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window with a view.

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 4 mi from Western Washington University

John

£109

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a large window providing natural light.

16. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 2.1 mi from Western Washington University

Stephanie

£128

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by blue walls and large windows.

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

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 4 mi from Western Washington University

Amy

£103

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

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

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

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 3.9 mi from Western Washington University

Jennifer

£112

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

19. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 4.2 mi from Western Washington University

Penny

£96

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window displaying a scenic view.

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

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 4 mi from Western Washington University

Narongdej

£116

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Washington University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Bellwether	9.6 Exceptional 866 reviews	View
Fairhaven Village Inn	9.6 Exceptional 685 reviews	View
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,091 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 953 reviews	View

Top Western Washington University Hotel Reviews

Bellingham Lodge

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful, water pressure in shower was good"

Bay City Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is just basic and looks under-par on the outside. I was worried when we pulled into the parking lot. However, I was surprised by the room. It was VERY basic but it was clean, quiet and comfortable. A lot of reviews rave about the breakfast but it is minimal. Milk, almond milk, coffee, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal, waffles, toast and a few pastries. I did eat a waffle and it was good. We would stay here again if ever in the area."

Fairhaven Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Coffee was excellent! Nice hotel! Great, helpful staff!"

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

10/10 Excellent

"The over all experience was good n I would stay again"

Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the full view of the ocean and walking bay! Was on the 2nd floor and it was a lovely view. Used the tub almost every night"

Sehome Garden Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great hosts, delicious breakfast, peaceful surroundings…it was a nice way to emerge into the Bellingham scene vs staying at a chain hotel. Will be back!"

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 take a trip to 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. Visit 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. Visit 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, take a look at the 22 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Coachman Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 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 accommodation options 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Western Washington University.

What can I see and do near Western Washington University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, Mindport and Whatcom Museum. You can watch performances at Mount Baker Theatre, The Upfront Theatre and iDiOM Theater if you're interested in local theatre. 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. Hotel Bellwether

2. Fairhaven Village Inn

3. Coachman Inn

4. Hotel Leo

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

6. Bay City Inn

7. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

8. Bellingham Lodge

9. Lavissh Inn & Suites

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

11. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

13. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

14. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

16. Heliotrope Hotel

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

19. Best Western Plus Bellingham

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

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Top Western Washington University Hotel Reviews

Bellingham Lodge

Bay City Inn

Fairhaven Village Inn

Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sehome Garden Inn

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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