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

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

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

A spacious living room with two sofas, a fireplace, a large painting, and a view of greenery through large windows.

1. Hotel Bellwether

Bellingham City Center, 0.7 mi from Whatcom Museum

Vanessa

£169

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

2. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 1.2 mi from Whatcom Museum

Monica

£69

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 0.3 mi from Whatcom Museum

Sarah

£115

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 0.8 mi from Whatcom Museum

Stephanie

£128

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 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.

5. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 1.2 mi from Whatcom Museum

Vance

£74

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a multi-level building with large windows.

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

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

6. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 0.9 mi from Whatcom Museum

Gerald

£99

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

7. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 1.3 mi from Whatcom Museum

Trevor

£58

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are windows with blinds and a picture on the wall.

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

8. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 0.9 mi from Whatcom Museum

Rebecca

£66

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a dark headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee station, and various food items.

A building with a brick facade, a green lawn, and a tree with pink blossoms.

A window with a view of dense foliage and a building in the background.

9. Bellis Inn

Cornwall Park, 2 mi from Whatcom Museum

William

£56

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 1.4 mi from Whatcom Museum

Colton

£62

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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, 1.1 mi from Whatcom Museum

Kelsey

£60

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 2.5 mi from Whatcom Museum

Leah

£108

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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.

13. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

3.7 mi from Whatcom Museum

douglas

£109

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

14. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 2.5 mi from Whatcom Museum

Kathleen

£185

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 2.7 mi from Whatcom Museum

Abhinav

£105

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, clear signage, and a parking lot.

16. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 3 mi from Whatcom Museum

Penny

£96

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

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

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 2.8 mi from Whatcom Museum

Amy

£96

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

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

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 2.7 mi from Whatcom Museum

Eric

£115

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 2.6 mi from Whatcom Museum

Teresa

£112

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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, 2.9 mi from Whatcom Museum

David

£91

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Whatcom Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Bellwether	9.6 Exceptional 868 reviews	View
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,091 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Heliotrope Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 474 reviews	View
Bay City Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Whatcom Museum Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! And helpful staff."

Bay City Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay here again; it was clean, comfortable, and the staff was pleasant."

Bellingham Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great stay"

Heliotrope Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing two night stay while away for a weekend wedding. It was super quiet and the staff were amazingly friendly. We highly recommend!"

1025 Luxe • 2BR • Waterfront District • Close to Downtown & WWU

10/10 Excellent

"We have had a fantastic, easy and comfortable stay here this week. The apartment is very well stocked and the owners super responsive - any questions were answered almost instantly. They were a joy to work with. The location is the best - very walk friendly to lots of shops, restaurants, waterfront and trail exercise. We loved being near the food trucks at Trackside and a 5 minute drive to WWU. It was also great to have a garage parking space."

Spacious Downtown Studio | A+ Location | Near WWU

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place to stay in downtown Bellingham. Very walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, a fantastic community co-op where i boight groceries, the Farmer's Market, WWU, and even a beautiful longer walk to Fairhaven Village. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, and well labeled with kitchen and bathroom items to help your stay be convenient. Adam was very responsive and very clear and detailed in his communication, which made the stay easy. I would definitely recommend."

Downtown Bellingham Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"I certainly enjoyed my stay, even though it was only for one night. It was clean, it was quiet, it was just the right size. The table is perfect to play a game on.The owners were easy to contact and responded promptly to any question or problem I hadMost definitely would stay again"

Downstairs@TheVictorian: Downtown and Dog-Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Great place; better than it looks in the photos."

Spacious downtown oasis, free parking & laundry

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient to downtown in a nice neighborhood with easy parking. The unit is large and kitchen is extremely well equipped. We were there on two days of 85 degrees, and the small window A/C sufficed to keep the place cool. Wifi and laundry were both good. We highly recommend."

Other attractions near Whatcom Museum

Spark Museum of Electrical Invention

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Spark Museum of Electrical Invention during your trip to Bellingham. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music.

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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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Mount Baker Theatre

8.4/10 (183 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Mount Baker Theatre on your trip to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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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iDiOM Theater

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at iDiOM Theater on your trip to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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Marine Life Center

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Marine Life Center during your visit to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whatcom Museum?

Whatcom Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Bellingham known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 52 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Whatcom Museum?

Adjacent to Whatcom Museum, Hotel Leo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include Lavissh Inn & Suites and Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center.

How many hotels are there near Whatcom Museum?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Whatcom Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whatcom Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Whatcom Museum.

What can I see and do near Whatcom Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Spark Museum of Electrical Invention and Mindport. You can check out the local talent at Mount Baker Theatre, The Upfront Theatre and iDiOM Theater. Local parks like Fairhaven Park, Lake Padden Park and Sehome Hill Arboretum are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Whatcom Museum hotels

1. Hotel Bellwether

2. Coachman Inn

3. Hotel Leo

4. Heliotrope Hotel

5. Bay City Inn

6. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

7. Bellingham Lodge

8. Lavissh Inn & Suites

9. Bellis Inn

10. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

11. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

12. Oxford Suites Bellingham

13. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

14. Fairhaven Village Inn

15. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

16. Best Western Plus Bellingham

17. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

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Top Whatcom Museum Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Bellingham

Bay City Inn

Bellingham Lodge

Heliotrope Hotel

1025 Luxe • 2BR • Waterfront District • Close to Downtown & WWU

Spacious Downtown Studio | A+ Location | Near WWU

Downtown Bellingham Apartment

Downstairs@TheVictorian: Downtown and Dog-Friendly

Spacious downtown oasis, free parking & laundry

Other attractions near Whatcom Museum

Spark Museum of Electrical Invention

Mindport

Mount Baker Theatre

The Upfront Theatre

iDiOM Theater

Depot Market Square

South Bay Trail

Marine Life Center

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