• Budget travelers can take their pick of Seattle accommodations.Seattle Skyline image by Joy Prescott from Fotolia.com
  
  Seattle, Washington, is a cosmopolitan port city located in the far northwestern region of the United States. Offering activities for every traveler, this town's reputation as a center of culture was cemented with the popularity of now legendary bands including Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. In addition, Seattle is also the final resting place of rock legend Jimi Hendrix. The town also has a vibrant gay and lesbian community, claiming to have the oldest gay bar the country. Visitors seeking budget hotels near the Seattle waterfront have their choice of accommodations.
  
  

Inn at Queen Anne

• Built in 1928, the Inn at Queen Anne claims to offer the "simple charm of the European inn". Located directly across the street from the Seattle Center, this establishment is only a few blocks away from the Seattle waterfront. In addition, guests of the hotel are only a short walk away from the Space Needle, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Pacific Science Center.
  
  Maintaining 68 guest rooms, each designed with the goal of simple minimalism, the Inn at Queen Anne provides guests kitchens that are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and stoves. Complimentary wireless Internet access is also available throughout the facility. In addition, local telephone calls are free. The Inn at Queen Anne is a smoke-free establishment.
  
  Inn at Queen Anne
  
  505 1st Avenue North
  
  Seattle, WA 98109
  
  206- 282-7357
  
  innatqueenanne.com
  
  

Ramada Seattle Downtown

• Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Ramada Seattle Downtown is quick six-block walk to the Seattle waterfront. Following an extensive renovation, the establishment is now all a smoke-free environment. In addition to its guest rooms, the hotel features a fitness center, meeting and banquet facilities, a restaurant and a business center. A member of the Ramada Worldwide family, guests are free to use their Wyndham Rewards card benefits during their stay.
  
  Ramada Seattle Downtown
  
  2200 5th Avenue
  
  5th Ave & Blanchard Street
  
  Seattle, WA 98121 US
  
  206- 441-9785
  
  ramada.com
  
  

Sixth Avenue Inn

• With its prime location in the heart of the city, the Sixth Avenue Inn is a short walk from the Seattle waterfront and many other major attractions, including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Westlake Center. Consisting of both guest rooms and suites, guests of the hotel receive are treated to a variety of perks, such as complementary wireless Internet access and discounted covered parking. In addition, the establishment houses of business center, gym, a bar and grill serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a lounge.
  
  Sixth Avenue Inn
  
  2000 Sixth Avenue
  
  Seattle, Washington 98121
  
  206- 441-8300
  
  sixthavenueinn.com