Seattle, Washington, goes by several names! It’s popular as Emerald City, but not because it has a mine of those precious gems. The name was taken from a winning entry in a contest held in 1982 when they were searching for a new nickname for the city. It best describes the city’s lush green landscape that remains green like Emeralds even during winter. It also mirrors the home state nickname for Washington, which is the Evergreen State. It’s also called the Rain City due to its frequent rain showers. This Coffee Capital of the World is the birthplace of Starbucks. Being the base of Boeing earned it the title of the Jet City! Come and explore the Gateway to Alaska and discover why it’s called the Pacific Northwest Queen City! If you’re wondering where to stay on a budget in Seattle, Washington, check out our list below.
1. Cozy apartment in Beacon Hill (from USD 55)
Up for rent is the newly remodeled basement of a family home near the railway, Capitol Hill, University of Washington, bus lines, supermarket, and the sports stadium. This cozy space hosts two guests. It features a huge carpeted bedroom with bright interiors furnished with a queen-sized bed, a laptop desk, a lounger, flat-screen TV, and a mini-library. A smaller room contains the kitchenette, dining area for two, more closet space, and a private bathroom. Air-conditioning, internet, heating, free linens, and free parking are provided. Feel free to sit and socialize with the owners on the lawn facing the street. Do note that there are children in the house.
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very comfortable bed for a pull out couchthere is no real bed but a couch which we found was very comfortablethe house was quiet and the room was perfect for the two of usthis could easily be improved also by providing a simple coffee makerwe loved staying in this warm inviting space on beacon hillCleanliness:
the room was clean and quietthe room was very nice and cleanthe bathroom is all new and the cleanand it is very clean the basement has it’s own entryHost:
max the owner is very responsivethe host is friendly and available and willing to help as neededthis is a great property and the host communicated quicklymax was very prompt and helpfulvery peaceful home baseRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in beacon hillgood value close to public transportationgreat restaurants and cafes near by and you can’t beat the short walk to public transportationthe location in beacon hill was fantasticfree parking just a few streets away
2. Spacious apartment in Seward Park (from USD 69)
This fully carpeted bungalow is spacious enough to host three guests. It is newly remodeled with a big and bright living space and simple furniture. The living room, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a corner desk share the open plan. Spread out the sofa bed to sleep a third guest or just to lounge on while watching TV. The single bedroom is furnished with a queen bed, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom. Enjoy comforts like free Wi-Fi, heating, free street and on-site parking, and hot water. This accommodation is located in a quaint neighborhood a block away from a café and restaurants.
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workspace was great and wifi was super fasti really liked this apartment~ the space actually looks much better than in the picturesCleanliness:
super clean and bob is very attentivethe place is very clean and quite spaciousrobert’s place was super clean and just as describedit is clean and in good conditionroberts house is clean quiet well maintained and comfortableHost:
robert is a gracious host he made us feel very comfortablewonderful space with a very helpful and attentive hostawesome place with an awesome host i will deffintly come backrobert is a great hostyou don’t want to miss out and an amazing hostRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location an easy walk to columbia citythe location is great and the neighborhood is safe and quitevery nice location and had everything i neededrobert was kind upon greeting me and the location is amazingrobert is an excellent host and his place is located in a great neighborhood
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3. University District studio apartment (from USD 100)
If you are a traveling couple and you need a place for just two nights, you may want to book this studio as your home base. It’s in the center of Seattle’s University District, a walking distance to the UW campus, restaurants, Husky Stadium, and more. It is a studio above the garage of a private home. You have your own access and private deck. The cozy space contains a king-sized bed, a tiny dining area for two, a kitchenette with dinnerware, and a private bathroom with a separate vanity sink. Enjoy air-conditioning, Roku TV, heating, Wi-Fi, and free parking during your stay.
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there also was a white noise machine i brought my mini fan with me for this very reasonthe bed was super comfortable and cozythere are steps involved to get to the room but that was not a problem for usthe room was very well organized tooCleanliness:
beautiful and clean apartment perfect for our long weekendit was so bright and cleansmall but warm sunny and very cleanHost:
snacks and treats set out by our host were thoughtful and deliciouskristi was a great host and would totally stay here againkristi and family were welcoming very accommodating and attentive to our needsexcellent hosts excellent space excellent locationRead more reviewsLocation:
it was the perfect locationthe location worked out very well with our needsthis was the perfect location for us and the apartment was cute and cleanperfect location for the special olympics usa games at uwclean and comfortable excellent location for visiting our son at udub
4. Rental located minutes from downtown (from USD 141)
This rental is on the ground floor of a private apartment located in Mount Baker, a walking distance to Lake Washington, Jimmy Hendrix Museum & Park, and Coleman Park. Do note that the owners live on the upper floor with their pet cats. The unit is neat and modest in size, equipped with a small living room, and a fully equipped open kitchen. You can chill on the sofa while watching cable TV and have your meals on the kitchen’s bar counter. The spacious bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and a futon to sleep three guests comfortably. The private bathroom has an enclosed shower, a sink, and a toilet with free toiletries. You have a private entrance and access to the patio, so you can enjoy having coffee outdoors while surrounded by a lush garden.
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the guest house had everything we needed and we appreciated the well stocked kitchenCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe place was clean and comfortablethe quarters were very clean very quiet and comfortablethe guest space seems to be newly remodeled and was very cleanrainier with easy access to sea-tac; cleaned up and slept comfortably at the guest houseHost:
alex and harry were great hosts and very helpful with tips and advicealex and harry were warm and welcoming hoststhe owners are very helpful and happy to guide you on your waythe property was as listed and the vrbo owners were very responsive to textswonderful hosts too we will definitely do a return visitRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in a quiet neighborhoodeasy access to downtown by buswhat a lovely and comfortable location to stay inwe highly recommend this cute quiet place to stay in seattle
5. The Maxwell Hotel (from USD 210)
The Maxwell Hotel offers impressive rooms that are elegantly designed. The stylish room is perfect if you need a place to rest after visiting the nearby Seattle Center and Space Needle. There’s a comfy king bed that sleeps two. The room also features a work desk, a kitchenette, and an en-suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, cable TV, heating, and free essentials are luxuries that come with the room. Long-term stays are allowed. During your stay, you are allowed to use the outdoor pool, and fitness gym.
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great place to stay at super clean and super hipvery clean and close to downtown seattlethoroughly enjoyed the stay and had a fun relaxing experience in a very stylish and clean hotelRead more reviewsLocation:
great hospitality lovely location beautiful interiorcool place they definitely lean in to the pineapple theme which is very cuteneeded to get out of the house for an evening of peace and quiet
6. Modern townhome suite in amazing location
Two guests have complete privacy in this one-bedroom guest suite occupying the bottom floor of a townhouse. The owners live upstairs and the unit is separated by a flight of stairs. The guests have a private entryway with a self-entering mechanism. The room is spacious, fully carpeted, and it has huge bay windows that make it bright and airy. Sliding glass doors open to a small balcony overlooking the parking lot and garden. The queen-sized bed is perfect for sleeping after visiting the nearby parks, restaurants, and downtown. This rental is equipped with a small refrigerator, Wi-Fi, heating, a microwave, and a private bathroom with hot water showers.
Seattle, Washington, United StatesAccommodates: 2
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clean and homey room and bathroom area with amenities such as a kitchenette providedi think a tv would have been good to add just to see the local newsthe bed was slightly uncomfortable if the matress gets replaced this place would be perfectthe room was perfectCleanliness:
great place clean and stylishit was very beautiful and extremely cleanreally clean spot with a separate entrancethis space is small and basic but was clean and easy to check inthe place is well maintained and cleanHost:
lydia was a delightful hostawesome spot with an amazing hostthank you for hosting melovely hosts with prompt communicationhost let us drop off our stuff early which was super awesome totally recommend itRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and great spacelocated in a central area making it easy to get to downtownamazing location close to all major city attractionsgreat location in seattle you can take bus to everywhere in downtowngreat spot very good location
7. Cozy Eastlake studio
This basement studio is in a private residence near Lake Union, Amazon campus, UW, Capitol Hill, and downtown. The owners live with a dog upstairs, so it tends to get noisy. It’s a suitable space if you are looking for a place to just sleep and rest after exploring the city. Two guests can sleep soundly on the queen bed with luxuries like a flat-screen TV, free linens, Wi-Fi, heating, and free essentials. There is a bathroom with an enclosed hot water shower. Guests have private access to the studio and patio. The available street parking is a block or two away from the residence.
Seattle, Washington, United StatesTop guest reviews
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a cozy little place the coffee machines were a nice touchvery comfortable and attractive room (including a small library ) in a nice neighborhood with nearby shopslovely bathroom and soft mattress to help ward off the impending jet lagCleanliness:
their place was clean and cozythe room was very clean and comfortablethe room is nice and cleanclean and sweet in a fun neighborhoodthe place is clean and well decorated in a great neighborhoodHost:
kelly was a helpful and responsive hosthost was very responsive and friendlykelly and chris were great communicative hostschris and kelly were great hoststhoughtful and helpful hosts as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
super close to public transportationgreat location in a great neighborhoodgreat location and helpful guestthe location is quite good relatively close to pike place marketthe location is just enough outside the city to feel quaint but close enough for an adventure
8. Modern homely townhouse
This rental is a one-bedroom and bathroom suite in a private townhouse in North Beacon Hill. Use it as a home base when exploring the nearby areas like T-Mobile Park Field, International District, and the transit station. The huge bedroom is furnished with a queen bed that sleeps two guests. It has a kitchenette with a microwave for heating takeout food, and an electric kettle for making coffee. The built-in counter is usable as a dining area and work desk. The bathroom is provided with free bath essentials. You have your own access to the room and the home is secured by a digital lock so you can come and go as you please.
Seattle, Washington, United StatesAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very clean and comfy placeit was clean and fairly quietvery clean and great communication from the hoststhe space was clean and well decoratedvery clean and very nice little placeHost:
host was very responsivealso the hosts were great they replied quick to all my questions or concernsnever checked in because the host approved after the start timebenjamin is very quick at responses and very friendly as wellnatalia was a great host she made everything super easy for our check in/outRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to many local placesvery nice location and homegreat place minutes from downtownvery close to stadium which was perfectgreat place cute and pretty close to some great stuff
Enjoy Emerald City on a budget
You don’t need a lot of money to enjoy a trip to Seattle. There are a lot of affordable options for accommodations in this awesome city. You’ll find one that suits your travel budget and preferences. Follow our suggestions on where to stay on a budget in Seattle, Washington, and you won’t go wrong. Have a terrific holiday.
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