Cougar Mountain Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Cougar Mountain
Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Sky View Observatory Tickets
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Shaka Guide: Seattle Audio Tour Bundle
Visit Snoqualmie & Twin Waterfall and an Ancient Forest
Top hotels in Cougar Mountain
The Belltown Inn
"Staff helpful and accommodating."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Nice hotel near the Seattle Cruise Terminal. Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice roof top garden and view."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"The pillow was terrible. It was not a pillow. It was a pillowcase and property is pretty old devices are very old and very loud noise every time the neighbor took a shower or we took a shower or use the toilet sound like horrible through the walls. sleeping was very bad."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Very noisy room, the window cannot be fully closed, NO air conditioning! Absolutely the worse experience I've ever had... and the front desk was not helping at all. Worst experience ever."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"Clean and beautiful with lovely food options, though none of them complimentary. Convenient location and very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Wonderful"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cougar Mountain
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
First Hill
Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
