The health and safety of our guests is a foundational priority for Housing & Food Services. All department operations, events and services follow the most current COVID-19 related safety guidelines provided by the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department as well as state and federal government health agencies. For the latest COVID-19 related UW guidance, including extensive FAQs, consult the UW's Coronavirus web page at uw.edu/coronavirus.
UW guests can take all the complication out of a Seattle stay by booking a room with us on-campus and enjoying competitively priced, modern accommodations and added amenities. Whether you’re on campus for a few days or a few weeks, you can stay in our modern hotel-like residence halls.
Guest housing is available to visiting undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, faculty and staff members, University of Washington alumni, and individuals pursuing research and educational opportunities.
The UW Seattle Campus is located in the vibrant University District, a short bus or light rail ride away from downtown.
If you are looking for group housing for an on-campus event or camp, please visit our conference accommodations page.
You are eligible to stay in guest housing if you are:
A visiting student, faculty or staff member, or
Pursuing research, internship and educational opportunities on-campus or in the greater Seattle area
Sponsorship by a UW academic or administrative colleague is mandatory and must be confirmed prior to check-in. Visiting students must present a government-issued photo ID as well as current college or university identification at check-in.
Guest housing rates include utilities and amenities such as free w-fi. All rooms are fully furnished with a twin bed, pillows and sheets, a set of towels, bath soap and drinking cups.
Rates for double occupancy are per person/per night and vary by building and length of stay. We offer single and double-occupancy rooms.
Short-term: 10 nights or less Long-term: 11 nights or longer
Room type
Short-term rate
Long-term rate
Single, new residence hall, private bath
$110 summer quarter
$75 academic year
$90 summer quarter
$65 academic year
Double, new residence hall, private bath
$65 summer quarter
$45 academic year
$53 summer quarter
$38 academic year
Single, new residence hall, private bath, kitchenette
N/A
$101 summer quarter
$90 academic year
FREE WIFI & STREAMING High-speed connections
LAUNDRY In every building
CAFES & MARKET Coffee, take out, dry goods
Reservations for guest housing are processed on a space-available basis. The number of rooms is limited, and early reservations are encouraged.
Questions? Contact us.
