The Poulsbo center is about 1 mile northeast of Downtown Poulsbo and 9 miles northwest of Downtown Bainbridge Island.
The best time to visit Poulsbo is between May and October. May has a crisp average temperature of 55 degrees where October can range anywhere from 36 to 84 degrees. Poulsbo is an ideal jumping-off point to other places in Kitsap County but the city itself is known for its history and outdoor recreation. However, since spring to summer and early fall are the best times to visit the city, these are also the hardest times to get good deals on hotel rooms. Rates may be higher during these months, and hotel reservations tend to fill quickly so it is a good idea to make reservations early if you want to visit. Alternatively, if you want a good deal on a hotel room you could plan your visit to Poulsbo before the peak tourist seasons in spring through autumn. After the summer, tourist business tends to drop, and so do hotel rates.
Not far from Poulsbo is the Quality Inn & Suites of Silverdale. This hotel is a non-smoking hotel with complimentary breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, business center with internet access, fax, and photocopying. Pets are allowed. Parking is free for hotel guests. Dry cleaning and self-serve laundry are available for hotel guests.
Another hotel in Silverdale is the Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel. The hotel features free parking and free high-speed internet (Wi-Fi). There is a heated indoor pool, hot tub, spa, sauna, and fitness center with a gym and workout room. The hotel is non-smoking with pets allowed. Breakfast is available and there is a bar/lounge and snack bar. Bicycles are available for rental. For faraway travelers, there is transportation to and from the airport. A business center with internet access, fax/photocopying is on-site. Meeting rooms, banquet rooms, and conference facilities are available. The front desk is 24-hour with express check-in and check-out. Dry cleaning, laundry service, and self-serve laundry are available.
If you know where to stay, you can save even more money during your Poulsbo trip by taking advantage of discounts such as discount offers for seniors, AAA cardholders, government, rewards members and military.
At the Quality Inn in Poulsbo, you can receive up to a 10% discount if you are an AARP member. AAA members can also earn discounts at the Quality Inn. Government workers who are traveling on official business, cost-reimbursable contractors, and employees of foreign governments are eligible for the government hotel rate program. Members of the armed services, members of military associations, and their families are given a discounted rate for official and leisure travel.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts offers a discount of up to 15% on room rates throughout North America. Reserve a room at the Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel with your AAA member rate and provide your AAA membership card at check-in.
Wherever you are staying in Poulsbo, you are near many of the city's top destinations and activities. Poulsbo is known as Little Norway because of its Norwegian and Scandinavian heritage, and the city reflects this often nautical history of fishing and sea life. There are many activities to do in Poulsbo that celebrate the arts and Poulsbo history. One of these destinations is the Sea Discovery Center dedicated to educating visitors about local marine and ocean life. Most notable of the exhibits is a floating boathouse laboratory used for educational programs. The Sea Discovery Center operates as a public aquarium and educational facility after a gift from Western Washington University.
In spring, outdoor recreation opportunities abound near the area's parks and waterways with fishing and hiking, especially during the spring and summer months into early fall. Kitsap Memorial State Park is a popular destination, especially for weddings and other photo opportunities. There are four cabins available for lodgings on site as well as camping and RV sites for outdoor living. Fishing is also a popular pastime in the 62-acre park as well as oyster harvesting, clamming, and crabbing when in season. There are 1.5 miles of hiking trails to explore in the park.
Spring and summer are also good times for seeing outdoor markets and seasonal festivals such as the Viking Fest, Viking Tour, and Viking Fest Road Run during the third weekend in May that celebrates the Norwegian and Scandinavian heritage of the Poulsbo area, or going to unique places such as the Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm. The farm is a 15-acre farm with herds of alpacas and llamas. Daily barn feeding tours are available, and comprehensive farm tours are available with reservation. Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm has an onsite farm store with handmade gifts, books, clothing, and incomparable items. Visitors can see the Farm Store without paying admission for a tour. The farm is open year-round for visitors.
No matter where you stay in Poulsbo, you'll see why the city is famous for its history and easy access to historical sites and recreational opportunities around the region. In Poulsbo, you'll find a city rich in Washington history and beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking for luxury accommodations in the heart of downtown Poulsbo or a budget-friendly hotel, you can find the perfect hotel that meets your needs in Poulsbo, Washington.
Below are reviews of the city of Poulsbo, WA from an actual visitor's perspective.
Poulsbo is a great small town with its Scandinavian heritage, great old town area, by the water, great shops and food.
The Poulsbo waterfront is beautiful; great restaurants in the area. Very cute downtown.
Beautiful town!
Beautiful!
The location of this venue is walking distance to downtown strip, restaurants, drugstore, and Starbucks.
Poulsbo is a fun town, like stepping back in time. We are Norwegian, so it was fun to show the kids our heritage.
Great shops, food and views...lots of fun!
Poulsbo has lots of charm!
My all time favorite place is the marina boardwalk! Quaint shops in and around Front St. People are friendly in passing. Nice small museums. Check out the Historical Museum and the Maritime Museum.
Charming!!!!!
Charming, cool place. Produce and seafood really good. Waterfront is sort of a larger scaled version of Bearskin Neck in Rockport, MA. Fun place for all ages:)
The town of Poulsbo was great and decorated for the holidays. Small town which was great for walking around. Good food and great bakery. We visit alot.