Downtown Burien Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
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
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Visit Snoqualmie & Twin Waterfall and an Ancient Forest
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Top hotels in Downtown Burien
The Belltown Inn
"We had a great stay here before leaving for our cruise! The staff is friendly and accommodating. The location of the hotel is very walkable to Pier 69 for Whale Watching, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle. Upon checking in, they let us know they had a service for taking us to our pier for embarking ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Loved the view The balconies could use a good broom & sweep! Can’t complain the bed was completely comfy. Catching the shuttle to the airport was easy Thx"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Pictures definitely didn't match. Hallways were torn all apart. Put us on a floor that definitely needed some much needed attention."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"The hotel was not bad overall. It was a bit challenging navigating the hotel lobby and construction aspect as well as when the elevator to the parking garage was temporarily down. The mattress was a bit firm. My husband and I had our very first bidet experience which was interesting to say the least. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The hotel was very basic and served its purpose before our cruise. It would have been nice if it had air conditioning, but they brought us a fan. It would have been nice had it had a lockable door to the bathroom that wasn’t made of glass, but I was with my husband. All in all for the price, it served ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Burien
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Pike Place Market are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
