Downtown Kirkland Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Kirkland
Stay near popular Downtown Kirkland attractions
Things to do

Sky View Observatory Tickets

Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Top hotels in Downtown Kirkland

Mayflower Park Hotel
"Great location. Lovely downtown vibe."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Mediterranean Inn
"The property is good and in a good location if your getting set to go on a cruise or see the space needle. Only thing is wish there was more info provided about the rooftop bar, surrounding attractions, and if you plan to use the shuttle, know that it is $10 per person and cash only."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The Belltown Inn
"Rooms were small but clean."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The Paramount Hotel

Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Nice hotel, clean and quiet. Seems like a good location but we stayed only one night."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Great location. Excellent service. Clean and comfortable rooms."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Kirkland

Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle 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 Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, 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.
























