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The Best Hotels in North Seattle (2026)

North Seattle's top-ranked hotels is Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel in U-District, scoring 85/100 across 1,218 verified reviews.

Editorially curated Top-5 picks in the Hotels category for North Seattle.

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15 picks across North Seattle

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Markers are coloured by score: green ≥ 70, blue 40-69, rust under 40.

The Top 20

Best Hotels in North Seattle

Twenty top picks across every sub-type, ranked by the same transparent formula.

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  1. 1

    Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel

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    U-District · Seattle · $$$$

    Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel is a hotel in U-District, high-end.

    85 /100
    1,218 reviews
  2. 2

    Hotel Ballard

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    Ballard · Seattle · $$$$

    Hotel Ballard is a hotel in Ballard, high-end.

    82 /100
    383 reviews
  3. 3

    Hotel Hotel Hostel

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    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    Hotel Hotel Hostel is a hotel in Wallingford, mid-priced.

    81 /100
    465 reviews
  4. 4

    Staybridge Suites Seattle - Fremont by IHG

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    Wallingford · Seattle · $$$$

    Staybridge Suites Seattle - Fremont by IHG is a hotel in Wallingford, high-end.

    lgbtq+ friendly
    81 /100
    1,167 reviews
  5. 5

    Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Northgate Station

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    Lake City · Seattle · $$$$

    Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Northgate Station is a hotel in Lake City, high-end.

    80 /100
    109 reviews
  6. 6

    University Inn Seattle

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    U-District · Seattle · $$$$

    University Inn Seattle is a hotel in U-District, high-end.

    80 /100
    1,189 reviews
  7. 7

    Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Seattle/Northgate

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    Wedgwood · Seattle · $$$$

    Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Seattle/Northgate is a hotel in Wedgwood, high-end.

    76 /100
    1,211 reviews
  8. 8

    Quiet, Clean and Comfortable Room ( Guesthouse)

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    Lake City · Seattle · $$$$

    Quiet, Clean and Comfortable Room ( Guesthouse) is a hotel in Lake City, high-end.

    76 /100
    50 reviews
  9. 9

    Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Northgate

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    Bitter Lake · Seattle · $$$$

    Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Northgate is a hotel in Bitter Lake, high-end.

    75 /100
    391 reviews
  10. 10

    Ballard Inn

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    Ballard · Seattle · $$$$

    Ballard Inn is a hotel in Ballard, high-end.

    72 /100
    176 reviews
  11. 11

    Hotel Nexus Seattle

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    Bitter Lake · Seattle · $$$$

    Hotel Nexus Seattle is a hotel in Bitter Lake, high-end.

    66 /100
    1,944 reviews
  12. 12

    Comfort Inn & Suites Seattle North

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    Bitter Lake · Seattle · $$$$

    Comfort Inn & Suites Seattle North is a hotel in Bitter Lake, high-end.

    65 /100
    723 reviews
  13. 13

    Seattle Inn Northgate

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    Bitter Lake · Seattle · $$$$

    Seattle Inn Northgate is a hotel in Bitter Lake, high-end.

    63 /100
    222 reviews
  14. 14

    Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle North of Downtown

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    Wallingford · Seattle · $$$$

    Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle North of Downtown is a hotel in Wallingford, high-end.

    58 /100
    493 reviews
  15. 15

    Days Inn by Wyndham Seattle North of Downtown

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    Wallingford · Seattle · $$$$

    Days Inn by Wyndham Seattle North of Downtown is a hotel in Wallingford, high-end.

    56 /100
    494 reviews
FAQ

Common questions about Hotels in North Seattle

What is the best Hotels in North Seattle?
Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel in U-District currently ranks #1 with a composite score of 85 out of 100. Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel is a hotel in U-District, high-end.
How do you rank Hotels in North Seattle?
We rank by review quality (75%), community engagement (10%), editor and trust signals (10%), and social sentiment (5%). Sponsored listings are clearly labeled and never affect ranking.
How many Hotels are in this list?
15 ranked Hotels in North Seattle, refreshed regularly.
Where can I find Hotels in Ballard?
Hotel Ballard is the current top-ranked pick for Hotels in Ballard, with a composite score of 82 out of 100.
Where can I find Hotels in Fremont?
We do not yet have a ranked Hotels listing in Fremont. Browse the full Hotels list above or submit a business to fill the gap.
Where can I find Hotels in Wallingford?
Hotel Hotel Hostel is the current top-ranked pick for Hotels in Wallingford, with a composite score of 81 out of 100.
What neighborhoods does this list cover?
This list covers 6 North Seattle neighborhoods: U-District, Ballard, Wallingford, Lake City, Wedgwood, Bitter Lake.
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