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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 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.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, seating, and a TV.

1. Coachman Inn

Sehome, 2 km from Whatcom Museum

Abram

RM292

RM337 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, two wooden chairs, a small wooden table, and an orange door.

2. Heliotrope Hotel

Columbia, 1.2 km from Whatcom Museum

Sarah

RM603

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

3. Hotel Leo

Bellingham City Center, 0.4 km from Whatcom Museum

Sarah

RM830

RM935 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A coffee machine, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator stocked with milk and beverages.

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, and elliptical machines.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small table.

A small room with a wooden desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and a door.

4. Bay City Inn

Sehome, 2 km from Whatcom Museum

israel

RM257

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 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.

5. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Puget, 1.4 km from Whatcom Museum

Kevin

RM544

RM616 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A room with a large window, a hot tub, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool and lounge chairs.

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

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

6. Bellingham Lodge

Sehome, 2 km from Whatcom Museum

gena

RM231

RM269 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A coffee station with a Bunn espresso machine, a Keurig coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

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

Two beverage vending machines in a hallway with a patterned carpet.

7. Lavissh Inn & Suites

Puget, 1.4 km from Whatcom Museum

Michelle

RM306

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 window with a view of dense foliage and a building in the background.

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

A reception area with a counter, a leather sofa, a potted plant, and a wall clock.

8. Bellis Inn

Cornwall Park, 3.2 km from Whatcom Museum

Rosanna

RM286

RM331 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

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

9. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

Sehome, 2.3 km from Whatcom Museum

Rene

RM277

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

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.

10. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

Sehome, 1.8 km from Whatcom Museum

Kelsey

RM278

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 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.

11. Oxford Suites Bellingham

Meridian, 4 km from Whatcom Museum

Raynald A

RM498

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, clear signage, and a parking lot.

12. Best Western Plus Bellingham

Birchwood, 4.9 km from Whatcom Museum

Nassim

RM423

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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

13. Fairhaven Village Inn

Fairhaven, 4 km from Whatcom Museum

Rachel

RM941

RM1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot and a car in front.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of orange and white buildings, a covered entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

14. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Meridian, 4.4 km from Whatcom Museum

Abhinav

RM529

RM600 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 4.5 km from Whatcom Museum

Joline

RM492

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and a dining area.

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 4.4 km from Whatcom Museum

Manish

RM576

RM652 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A Holiday Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a U.S. Mail mailbox.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and tables.

A hotel entrance with a wooden ceiling, a glass door entrance, and stone pillars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

17. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

6 km from Whatcom Museum

douglas

RM528

RM597 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

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

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

Meridian, 4.2 km from Whatcom Museum

VIKASH

RM527

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A yellow La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a clear sky.

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

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

Meridian, 4.6 km from Whatcom Museum

Armando

RM474

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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.

A self-service coffee station with a waffle syrup dispenser and a waffle maker.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

Meridian, 4.4 km from Whatcom Museum

Narongdej

RM544

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Whatcom Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coachman Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,078 reviews	View
Heliotrope Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 462 reviews	View
Hotel Leo	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Bay City Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,010 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Whatcom Museum Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"A very lovely experience."

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Our only strong compliant was the condition of the pool. The was quite a bit of algae so we did not use it"

Best Western Plus Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. Super close to the airport and I really appreciated the shuttle to the airport too. I highly recommend staying there."

Bay City Inn

8/10 Good

"Great location, great affordability. A good value!"

Bellis Inn

8/10 Good

"It’s an old hotel but well maintained and clean. The location and surroundings of the building is very homey, relaxing because of the big trees. Definitely we’ll come again here."

Lavissh Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms & building, friendly staff, and perfect for a couple days visit. Will definitely stay here again when visiting!"

Heritage Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quite, and safe, plus a nice little gym area. Checks my boxes."

Quality Inn Grand Suites Bellingham

10/10 Excellent

"They accommodated our needs well and were very thoughtful."

Heliotrope Hotel

8/10 Good

"The “suite” seemed to be an old garage. Not at all private or quiet with cars and lamps right outside the windows by the bed. Strange shape. The dog run was a real plus. The neighborhood is a great location. I liked the friendly staff. D as jumped on towels. Lovely property."

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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 51 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 Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center and Lavissh Inn & Suites.

How many hotels are there near Whatcom Museum?

Expedia has 51 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 Bloedel Donovan Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Whatcom Museum hotels

1. Coachman Inn

2. Heliotrope Hotel

3. Hotel Leo

4. Bay City Inn

5. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

6. Bellingham Lodge

7. Lavissh Inn & Suites

8. Bellis Inn

9. Motel 6 Bellingham, WA

10. FairBridge Inn Express Bellingham

11. Oxford Suites Bellingham

12. Best Western Plus Bellingham

13. Fairhaven Village Inn

14. Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

15. Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bellingham

17. Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bellingham

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Top Whatcom Museum Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Bellingham

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Best Western Plus Bellingham

Bay City Inn

Bellis Inn

Lavissh Inn & Suites

Heritage Inn

Quality Inn Grand Suites Bellingham

Heliotrope Hotel

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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