Eastlake Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
Lake Union
Home to houseboats, seaplanes, sailboats and kayaks, Seattle’s downtown lake is a top place to hang out and enjoy the city’s maritime culture.
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.
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
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.
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.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Top hotels in Eastlake
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Was great!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Clean and comfortable room, lovely and helpful staff. We had a great time staying here and will be back!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent staffs
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Loved it so much we cancelled other reservation and stayed here 2 more nights on our return trip.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Grwat check in, location and staff. Our flight arrived at 8am and we went to the hotel to store the luggage. Theyballowedbus to check in early
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The weather was unseasonably cool and my room felt cold even with adjusting the temperature by the iPad
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastlake
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.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
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.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
