Seattle was founded in 1865 and in its early days saw profit in the lumber industry, as it shipped logs to San Francisco. The Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1884, developing the town, but the downtown area was destroyed by a great fire in 1889. The Klondike Gold Rush came in 1896 and developed the area, once again. The city was also an important location for shipbuilding, during the world wars.
Seattle is culturally diverse, with many single-family homes and a vibrant and rich economy. When visiting this fun city, it is essential to find good accommodation that doesn’t break the bank. That’s why we’ve prepared this list of low-cost hotels in Seattle, for those travelers on a budget. Pricing on Booking.com fluctuates, so these prices were valid at the time of publication.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
Hostels
1. HI Seattle (from USD 49)
Hostelling International is located in the cultural area of Seattle, near all forms of transportation. All rooms are dorm style, with bunk beds, but there are different types of rooms, including private with a bathroom and two to six-bed dorms. The hostel was renovated in 2009 and includes a library, TV rooms, a dining room, guest lounge, internet cafe, storage lockers, coin operated laundry and a 24-hour kitchen.
American Hotel Hostel
Address: 520 South King Street
5.28 km (3.3 mi) from Gas Works Park
2. Green Tortoise Hostel (from USD 50)
Located across from the famous Pike Place Market, this hostel is the perfect place to meet other travelers. It has communal style dining, bike rental, 24-hour access with no curfew, free luggage storage, and free WiFi. Walking, city and pub tours are available to guests, as is a self-catering kitchen. There are queen and twin beds with lockers for storage, under the beds.
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Address: 105 1/2 Pike Street
4.14 km (2.6 mi) from Gas Works Park
Privately Owned Hotels
3. Ballard Inn (from USD 129)
The Ballard Inn has been restored to its 1902 glory, but with modern conveniences for guests. It was converted to a hotel in the 1920s and the deluxe king room features a goose down comforter, a private bathroom, and a health club access card. The full bedroom has a shared bathroom and certain things are available on request, like parking and access to the health club. There’s also a king and twin rooms, with shared bathrooms.
Ballard Inn
Address: 5300 Ballard Avenue NW
4.34 km (2.7 mi) from Gas Works Park
4. Nexus Hotel (from USD 118)
The Nexus Hotel is a stylish, modern hotel that has dog-friendly rooms available upon request. There is a fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool, a business center and a shuttle, that takes guests around the area attractions. All rooms have WiFi, comfortable beds, and a TV. The Hydrotherapy Spa Studio has a tub in the room and the Double Queen Room has a kitchen and living room included, to make it more like an apartment. The hotel has a restaurant and bar on site.
Hotel Nexus; BW Signature Collection
Address: 2140 North Northgate Way
7.06 km (4.4 mi) from Gas Works Park
5. Watertown Hotel (from USD 149)
The Watertown is near the University of Washington Campus and other area attractions. Amenities include high-speed internet, a local shuttle to see attractions, bike rental, unlimited in-room bottled water, afternoon coffee and treats in the lobby, a fitness center, unlimited local and long distance calls and cozy slippers to take home.
Dog-friendly rooms are available on request, along with on-street parking for a fee. There are a few suites offered: the Boardman Suite has ample seating for meetings, with a sleeper sofa and a wet bar and the hot tub Suite includes a hot tub in the bathroom.
Staypineapple, Watertown, University District Seattle
Address: 4242 Roosevelt Way Northeast
1.99 km (1.3 mi) from Gas Works Park
6. The Inn at Virginia Mason (from USD 159)
The Inn, built in the 1920s, was originally apartments and, under new ownership in the 1960s became an area hospital. It was changed to a hotel in the 1980s by Virgina Mason. The Inn is located in a quiet, historic neighborhood. Every room has a coffeemaker, TV, heating and cooling, daily housekeeping, room service, and WiFi. A garden terrace with city views is also available.
The Inn at Virginia Mason
Address: 1006 Spring Street
4.03 km (2.6 mi) from Gas Works Park
Chain Hotels
7. Comfort Inn & Suites (from USD 99)
The Comfort Inn is under half an hour from downtown Seattle but is near the zoo and a shopping center. The hotel has guest laundry facilities, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms and breakfast served daily. Suites have a sofabed and a kitchen.
Comfort Inn & Suites Seattle North
Address: 13700 Aurora Avenue North
9.29 km (5.8 mi) from Gas Works Park
8. Travelodge Seattle (from USD 67)
Travelodge is north of the Space Needle and near the University of Washington and Pike Place Market. There is free WiFi, breakfast, a business center and on-site parking.
Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle North of Downtown
Address: 8512 Aurora Avenue North
5.11 km (3.2 mi) from Gas Works Park
9. Holiday Inn (from USD 129)
Holiday Inn is right in downtown Seattle, near the Art Museum and the University of Washington. Several companies have their headquarters near the hotel. The hotel has a fitness center, indoor pool, daily housekeeping, airport shuttle and complimentary breakfast. Rooms have a fridge and microwave, flat screen TV, free WiFi and a daily newspaper.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle - City Center
Address: 226 Aurora Avenue North
2.91 km (1.9 mi) from Gas Works Park
10. Hampton Inn North (from USD 156)
Hampton Inn North is in the Northgate District of Seattle, near a mall, skating rink and golf course. The hotel also has a business and a fitness center, an ATM on-site, dry cleaning and laundry services, a free area shuttle, an indoor pool, self-parking, and pets are allowed. The rooms have free WiFi and air conditioning and some of the suites include a whirlpool, a kitchen area and a sofa bed.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Seattle/Northgate
Address: 9550 1st Ave NE
5.95 km (3.7 mi) from Gas Works Park
Enjoy your stay in Seattle
No matter what your budget we hope these recommendations are helpful and you are able to find the perfect hotel for your stay.
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