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 Rose 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 AU$185 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$185
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (1,134 reviews)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in an ocean front room. The room was clean with a coffee maker, and starting each day with coffee on the private deck watching otters and seals was amazing! Staff was helpful and it was an easy walk to restaurants & businesses downtown.

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Tides Inn & Suites
Palace Hotel Port Townsend

Palace Hotel Port Townsend

2.5 out of 5
1004 Water St Port Townsend WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$223 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$223
24 May - 25 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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Palace Hotel Port Townsend
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
The price is AU$140 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$140
3 May - 4 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! (846 reviews)
I loved staying in this haunted castle hotel! The bad was there was no maid service on a two night stay and there was no soap or shampoo to use. We had to ask for soap. The hotel was cool with old pictures and stories from staff though.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Manresa Castle
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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! (344 reviews)
A decent place to stay when exploring the Ballard area. Walking distance to everything. Room was small and well-equipped. Walls are very thin, so having earplugs provided was much appreciated. Seems strange to offer a coffee machine in the room without mugs, but we walked downstairs to the kitchen ...

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Ballard's sweet suites
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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
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
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
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

Activities

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
The Ingrid Princess under full sail

Sailing Charter

AU$335
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sailing Charter
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