Best time to book › Seattle
When is the best time to book a hotel in Seattle?
Across the 88 Seattle hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $345 per night. That is roughly 3% less than the average same-day price of $354. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $354 | 88 |
| One week | $358 | 88 |
| One month | $369 | 88 |
| Three months | $387 | 88 |
| Six months | $345 | 88 |
Seattle hotels: when each one is cheapest
- 1 Hotel Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $705 vs $888 (21% less) when it did. - AC Hotel Seattle Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $260 vs $285 (9% less) when it did. - Ace Hotel Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $299 vs $465 (36% less) when it did. - Astra Hotel, Seattle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 46% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $464 vs $498 (7% less) when it did. - Ballard Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 95% of the 20 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $215 vs $280 (23% less) when it did. - Baroness Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $214 vs $300 (29% less) when it did. - Belltown Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $259 vs $396 (34% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $336 vs $504 (33% less) when it did. - citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 79% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $339 vs $457 (26% less) when it did. - citizenM Seattle South Lake
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 76% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $289 vs $365 (21% less) when it did. - Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel By APA
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 79% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $316 vs $454 (30% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $371 vs $459 (19% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 93% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $372 vs $503 (26% less) when it did. - Crowne Plaza Seattle-downtown By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 70% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $355 vs $446 (20% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham Seattle Aurora
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $119 vs $223 (47% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham Seattle North of Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $139 vs $223 (38% less) when it did. - Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 62% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $538 vs $639 (16% less) when it did. - EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $341 vs $432 (21% less) when it did. - Executive Hotel Pacific Downtown Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $253 vs $459 (45% less) when it did. - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $327 vs $356 (8% less) when it did. - Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $556 vs $775 (28% less) when it did. - Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $304 vs $351 (14% less) when it did. - Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,047 vs $1,356 (23% less) when it did. - Georgetown Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $223 vs $301 (26% less) when it did. - Graduate By Hilton Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 79% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $368 vs $466 (21% less) when it did. - Grand Hyatt Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $454 vs $545 (17% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Seattle/Northgate
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $239 vs $297 (20% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 91% of the 35 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $304 vs $342 (11% less) when it did. - Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $400 vs $449 (11% less) when it did. - Hilton Motif Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $400 vs $547 (27% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $318 vs $370 (14% less) when it did. - Homewood Suites By Hilton Seattle Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $411 vs $471 (13% less) when it did. - Hotel Ändra Seattle MGallery Hotel Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $353 vs $386 (8% less) when it did. - Hotel Ballard
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $484 vs $722 (33% less) when it did. - Hotel Max
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $260 vs $354 (27% less) when it did. - Hotel Nexus, BW Signature Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $165 vs $314 (47% less) when it did. - Hotel Sorrento
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $351 vs $473 (26% less) when it did. - Hotel Theodore Seattle Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $447 vs $549 (19% less) when it did. - Hyatt At Olive 8
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $432 vs $534 (19% less) when it did. - Hyatt House Seattle/downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $415 vs $560 (26% less) when it did. - Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $352 vs $486 (28% less) when it did. - Hyatt Regency Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $419 vs $529 (21% less) when it did. - Inn at the Market
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $498 vs $612 (19% less) when it did. - Inn at Virginia Mason
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $207 vs $301 (31% less) when it did. - Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $381 vs $521 (27% less) when it did. - Kimpton Palladian Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 83% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $450 vs $602 (25% less) when it did. - La Hacienda Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $147 vs $180 (18% less) when it did. - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $242 vs $271 (11% less) when it did. - Level Seattle - South Lake Union
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $372 vs $534 (30% less) when it did. - Lotte Hotel Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $565 vs $835 (32% less) when it did. - Marco Polo Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $126 vs $168 (25% less) when it did. - MarQueen Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $323 vs $399 (19% less) when it did. - Mayflower Park Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $283 vs $367 (23% less) when it did. - Mediterranean Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $287 vs $389 (26% less) when it did. - Moore Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 70% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $255 vs $282 (10% less) when it did. - Moxy Seattle Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $247 vs $290 (15% less) when it did. - Palihotel Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $345 vs $515 (33% less) when it did. - Populus Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $451 vs $615 (27% less) when it did. - Renaissance Seattle Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $404 vs $486 (17% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $416 vs $537 (22% less) when it did. - Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle University District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $376 vs $459 (18% less) when it did. - Residence Inn Seattle Downtown / Convention Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 61% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $385 vs $449 (14% less) when it did. - Seattle Marriott Waterfront
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $536 vs $691 (22% less) when it did. - Sheraton Grand Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $431 vs $568 (24% less) when it did. - Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Broadway
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $299 vs $479 (38% less) when it did. - Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Lake Union
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $279 vs $395 (29% less) when it did. - Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Stadium
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $384 vs $656 (42% less) when it did. - Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle - University District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $324 vs $428 (24% less) when it did. - SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 69% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $327 vs $377 (13% less) when it did. - Staybridge Suites Seattle - Fremont by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 58% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $340 vs $410 (17% less) when it did. - Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 79% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $350 vs $442 (21% less) when it did. - Staypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $283 vs $487 (42% less) when it did. - Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $339 vs $529 (36% less) when it did. - Staypineapple, University Inn, University District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $282 vs $413 (32% less) when it did. - Staypineapple, Watertown, University District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $301 vs $467 (36% less) when it did. - The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $416 vs $574 (28% less) when it did. - The Arctic Club Hotel - Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $343 vs $582 (41% less) when it did. - The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection By Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $420 vs $564 (26% less) when it did. - The Edgewater Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $525 vs $651 (19% less) when it did. - The Grove West Seattle Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $228 vs $277 (18% less) when it did. - The Paramount Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 45% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $334 vs $371 (10% less) when it did. - The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 55% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $433 vs $466 (7% less) when it did. - The State Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $399 vs $530 (25% less) when it did. - The Westin Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $405 vs $554 (27% less) when it did. - Thompson Seattle, by Hyatt
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 91% of the 35 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $517 vs $615 (16% less) when it did. - Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle by the Space Needle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $191 vs $317 (40% less) when it did. - W Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $501 vs $619 (19% less) when it did. - Warwick Seattle
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $305 vs $435 (30% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Seattle?
Across the 88 Seattle hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been six months, at about $345 per night. That is roughly 3% less than the average same-day price of $354. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Seattle early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Seattle hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.