Highlands Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
They stored my luggage before check-in and after check-out. Nice view of the ocean. They missed one of the room cleanings because of the transition to Marriott. Other than that, everything was good - breakfast, cleaning, staff.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, lots of character.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Best ever
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Room was clean and the views were pretty cool looking over the high rises of Seattle
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Very nice and clean
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great hotel
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Southcenter
Travellers come to Southcenter for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Southcenter Mall and iFly Seattle while you're in town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
