First Hill Travel Guide
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Swedish Medical Center
If Swedish Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Frye Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Neumos
You can make plans for a show at Neumos during your stay in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Saint James Cathedral
Saint James Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Chapel of Saint Ignatius
Find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Chapel of Saint Ignatius. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Stimson-Green Mansion
Find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Stimson-Green Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
From Seattle: Visit Snoqualmie Falls and Hike to Twin Falls
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Top hotels in First Hill
Mediterranean Inn
I used the parking provided by the hotel underground … simple and easy and was well lit. Kitchen had microwave, refrigerator (small) nespresso machine not keurig … couple of glasses
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly & accommodating desk staff. Very clean & comfortable room. Lots of great space to explore & hang out in about the hotel. Nearby lake walk.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
breakfast was great
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The room was clean with comfortable beds and pillows. The lobby and common areas are clean and well kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. Very convenient location, one block from the Paramount theatre and about a 15 walk to Pike Place.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
yes
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Hill
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.
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.
Denny Triangle
If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy 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.
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.
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.
