Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn is a value hotel at 2301 3rd Avenue, in the heart of Belltown, the neighbourhood just north of downtown. Its location is its strongest point: Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and the waterfront are all within walking distance, and it is close to public transport, so you can see most of central Seattle without a car.

All rooms include a kitchenette, which makes the hotel a good fit for travellers on a budget and for longer stays. Room types range from a Petite Queen to Queen, King and Double Queen rooms, and there are accessible queen and king rooms with roll-in showers. Each room sleeps two and has air conditioning, a workspace with an ergonomic chair, a pillow-top mattress and windows that open.

The hotel is dog friendly, which is a real advantage for travellers with pets, and there is a rooftop terrace with sofas, an outdoor fireplace, bar seating and views of the city skyline, a good place to end the day. The atmosphere is simple and relaxed rather than luxurious, and the price reflects that.

The Belltown Inn suits budget travellers, couples, solo visitors and anyone bringing a dog. It is less suited to larger families, as rooms are designed for two guests. Group bookings of several rooms can get special rates, and booking directly with the hotel's loyalty code gives a guest discount. You can also contact the team by text message.

Belltown is a lively area in the evenings, with bars and restaurants nearby, so ask for a quieter room if noise is a concern. Check-in times and parking details are not covered here, so confirm them with the hotel before you arrive. For the best value, book directly with the hotel, and if you are planning a longer stay, use the kitchenette to cook simple meals with produce from Pike Place Market, which is within walking distance. Confirm any pet details with the team before arrival.

From the hotel, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass and MoPOP at Seattle Center are an easy walk north, and Pike Place Market is a walk south. The Olympic Sculpture Park and the waterfront are downhill to the west, and the Crocodile music venue is close by on First Avenue for a night out.