Matthews Beach Travel Guide
Seattle
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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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 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.
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
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
Top hotels in Matthews Beach
The Belltown Inn
"Belltown Inn was great. Clean comfortable and accessible to all we needed."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Property was amazing,location had restaurants and grocery store within walking distance.Someone was always cleaning hallways or front area.Rooms were spotless.Cant say enough nice things about this hotel."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"There's construction in the lobby but the room was great and so was the location. Plus the lobby construction didn't affect me at all."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The air conditioning wasn’t turned on yet in the room. Hotel staff gave us a fan. The location is quite noisy due to frequent noise from emergency vehicles."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Excellent service , even we early check in but not additional charge ."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Location."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Matthews Beach
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 Lumen Field 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.
