Bellingham City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a large industrial chimney emitting smoke, surrounded by residential buildings and a mountainous backdrop.
A waterfall under a stone bridge in a forested area.
A cityscape with a prominent building labeled "HERALD" during sunset.
A pier with a wooden walkway and a covered shelter extending into calm waters.
A dock with a boat named DAVID, surrounded by other boats and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Bellingham City Center attractions

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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Activities

Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

NZ$389
per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
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Our pick of the best Bellingham City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Leo

Hotel Leo

2.5 out of 5
1224 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$373 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$373
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Always a great stay. Comfortable, great amenities and right in the middle of town"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Leo
Hotel Bellwether

Hotel Bellwether

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellwether Way Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$430 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$430
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (845 reviews)
"Great all around!!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Bellwether
Best Western Plus Bellingham

Best Western Plus Bellingham

3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr. Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$235 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$235
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$249 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$249
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

3.5 out of 5
4260 Mitchell Way Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$249 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$249
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was horrible with a funky smell"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
Rosario Resort

Rosario Resort

2 out of 5
1624 Rosario Rd Eastsound WA
The price is NZ$323 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$323
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Eastsound. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rosario Mansion Museum and Cascade Lake are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (165 reviews)
"The ocean view was amazing, however, the hotel did not live up to my expectations. It was worn and outdated."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Rosario Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Bellingham City Center

Find the best Bellingham City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red double-decker bus with 'FAIRHAVEN VILLAGE' written on it.
Photo by Melanie Carr
Open Photo by Melanie Carr

Fairhaven

Restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Fairhaven. Check out Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Marine Park while you're exploring the area.

A dense forest with a view of a distant city and a body of water.

Sehome

While Sehome may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Baker Theatre and Cornwall Beach.

A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by forested hills and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Corvid Drifter
Open Photo by Corvid Drifter

Samish Hill

While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.

A marina with various boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

Puget

While there might not be top attractions in Puget, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Baker Theatre and Marine Life Center.

A coastal landscape with a railway, houses, and a forested mountain.

Meridian

If you're spending some time in Meridian, Bellis Fair Mall and Park Bowl are top sights worth seeing.

Bellingham City Center Travel Guide

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