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

Port Townsend Historic District

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.

Port Townsend Historic District
Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St Port Townsend WA
The price is Rp2.192.878 per night from 18 May to 19 May
Rp2.192.878
Rp2.445.120 total
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,145 reviews)
The hotel was conveniently located, within walking distance of downtown.

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Tides Inn & Suites
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
The price is Rp1.572.665 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp1.572.665
Rp1.753.542 total
26 May - 27 May
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! (854 reviews)
On site parking and on site Mexican restaurant. No pool, no exercise room, and one antique elevator which can only be manned by staff. IF you call and IF they answer. Not walking distance to downtown.

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Manresa Castle
Palace Hotel Port Townsend

Palace Hotel Port Townsend

2.5 out of 5
1004 Water St Port Townsend WA
The price is Rp2.666.161 per night from 17 May to 18 May
Rp2.666.161
Rp2.972.918 total
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
This hotel is so beautiful. The brick walls and high ceilings gave so much warmth. The staff were all very kind. I highly recommend this hotel

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Palace Hotel Port Townsend
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Valley View Motel

Valley View Motel

3 out of 5
162 State Route 20 Port Townsend WA
Stay at this cottage in Port Townsend. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Snow and Salmon Creek Estuary Preserve and Discovery ...
7.8/10 Good! (282 reviews)
Friendly check in

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

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.
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
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! (351 reviews)
All the amenities a traveler needs. The walls were a little thin, but nothing a headset and white noise didn’t deal with. Thanks Vince!

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Ballard's sweet suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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