Bothell, WA

Travel Guide
Bothell showing street scenes
Create your own souvenirs, savor herb-infused spirits and explore the famous Woodinville Wine District in this craft-focused city.

Beautiful Bothell is one of Washington state’s prettiest cities and a hub for craft beer and liquor in the region. Hike a trail along the scenic Sammamish River and wander around town to find streets lined with diverse shops, bars and restaurants.

Sit at a cozy café on Main Street and enjoy a cake and coffee in the center of town. The surrounding streets are populated by restaurants, bars and bargain outlets. Scour the town’s thrift stores in search of discount books, well-priced vintage handbags, toys and fashion items.

Lounge around on the grassy lawns of the Park at Bothell Landing. Visit the 19th-century log cabin that once housed Swedish immigrants Andrew and Augusta Beckstrom and inspect Bothell’s first schoolhouse, a quaint building that dates back to 1885. The park is also home to the Bothell Historical Museum. See the city skyline at its best on a kayak tour of the Sammamish River.

Head to Country Village outdoor shopping area to try various craft activities. Create your own jewelry using colorful beads and precious stones. Make a quilt at the sewing station, take a figure drawing class and sample soothing teas.

The area around Bothell is renowned for its craft beers, spirits and wines. Try pale ales and lagers of all varieties at local breweries within minutes’ drive of downtown. Stop by the Woodinville Whiskey Company to taste their premium malt whiskey or sip on the herb-infused spirits of the Pacific Distillery. Bothell is about a 15-minute drive from the Woodinville Wine District, where award-winning wineries sell reasonably priced bottles.

Golf lovers can practice their game by Sammamish Lake at the Inglewood Golf Course. The city’s indoor trampoline park offers more high-energy thrills. Improve your kitchen skills with a cooking class at Dawn’s Candy and Cake, which specializes in delicious sweets.

Drive from Seattle to Bothell in less than 30 minutes. Walk between most attractions in town. Use public buses for easy transport to and from Seattle and other destinations in the region.

Where to stay in Bothell

Mediterranean Inn
Mediterranean Inn
3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
The price is $149 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$149
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,130 reviews)
"all around a good stay - very helpful and pleasant staff. Kettle, fridge and real mugs and glasses a great touch!"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

Mediterranean Inn
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
1113 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101
The price is $157 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$157
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,367 reviews)
"Great loaction and staff. Poor amenities selection compared to competition"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA, 98101
The price is $195 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$195
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,753 reviews)
"It was so clean. Staff was very welcoming and check in and out was seamless. Super quiet as well. I and my wife loved it."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ballard's sweet suites
Ballard's sweet suites
3.5 out of 5
1458 NW 67th St, Seattle, WA, 98117
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Space ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"This listing was tidy and well thought out. I didn’t expect to only be renting a room & bathroom based on the pictures - thought I had an entire space to myself - however, it was well equipped. Also, on the first night, the TV volume was working, and on the second day, the volume on the television ..."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2023

Ballard's sweet suites
Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
3 out of 5
1701 E Valley Rd, Renton, WA, 98055
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Renton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,762 reviews)
"Great location, very nice that they didn't charge for parking, which felt secure, and plentiful. Nice staff at all times, FRESH BAKED COOKIES in the evening. Decent amount of choices for breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
Larkspur Landing Bellevue - An All-Suite Hotel
Larkspur Landing Bellevue - An All-Suite Hotel
3 out of 5
15805 SE 37th St, Bellevue, WA, 98006
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bellevue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,492 reviews)
VIP stay
"Service is superb especially from the gentlemen who works in the early morning. I went down to get breakfast and he sincerely apologized to have kept me waiting and he explained that he’s on the phone with a customer from Germany. On another day I went down again to get breakfast but he’s about to ..."

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

Larkspur Landing Bellevue - An All-Suite Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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