Downtown Seattle Travel Guide

Seattle

Downtown Seattle showing street scenes and central business district
Seattle Waterfront which includes cbd, boating and a marina
Seattle Public Library which includes modern architecture and a city
Downtown Seattle
Downtown Seattle

A clean, walkable city centre with tree-filled public spaces, shopping, boutique bars and restaurants, and views across the Puget Sound.

Seattle’s downtown is a major business and retail centre, set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Puget Sound and waterfront activity. Urban parks and plazas are surrounded by a manmade forest of high-rise architecture with some older buildings mixed in. Further west is the famous Pike Place Market. Dotted in between are a myriad of small and charming bars and restaurants, as well as an assortment of larger establishments and well-known retail outlets.

Start your downtown experience by heading to the Visitor Information Centre in the lobby of the Washington State Convention Centre on Seventh Avenue and Pike Street. Pick up a walking map of the area and find out what local events are scheduled. Downtown Seattle and its surrounding neighbourhoods host around 70 festivals each year, including Bumbershoot, the country’s largest urban arts festival, and the Seattle International Film Festival. It also promotes dozens of musical performances at Benaroya Hall as well as outdoor public concerts on the waterfront. You can hear everything from classical to contemporary throughout the summer.

With more than 1,000 retail outlets, Seattle’s downtown is a great place for shopping in flagship stores, such as Nordstrom, Macy's and REI, as well as a wide array of smaller boutiques. Take in a movie at the multi-screen cinema in ultra-modern Pacific Place. During the winter holiday season, ride the carousel and check out the festivities at Westlake Centre, which is the downtown terminal for the Seattle’s Monorail. Don't miss a trip to Pike Place Market, Seattle's famous foodie haven. Here you can see fresh produce from the region, as well as dine, shop and enjoy the views across Puget Sound.

Family members not into shopping may enjoy a visit to the Seattle Art Museum or take the kids on the Monorail and head to the Space Needle, a little over a mile (1.6 kilometres) north of downtown. Meet later at one of the 150 eateries that make downtown such a haven for food-lovers.

Downtown Seattle is a great base to stay while on a visit to the city. It is adjacent to the waterfront area to the west, Belltown and Capitol Hill to the north, and Pioneer Square to the south.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.471.910 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp2.471.910
Rp2.916.854 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,529 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean room. Only item was we forgot to check was the in room alarm clock. Up an hour early than expected."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is Rp2.223.060 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
Rp2.223.060
Rp2.623.212 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,788 reviews)
"Cleaning room"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is Rp1.808.310 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.808.310
Rp2.133.972 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,925 reviews)
"Toilet did not work. Phone in room did not work. Heat couldn’t be turned off"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
1113 6th Ave, Seattle, WA
The price is Rp2.101.123 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.101.123
Rp2.479.325 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,794 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way, Seattle, WA
The price is Rp2.227.207 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
Rp2.227.207
Rp2.959.905 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,369 reviews)
"Great historic building in great location."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Mayflower Park Hotel
Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
The price is Rp2.140.110 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp2.140.110
Rp2.668.999 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,489 reviews)
"Great location - we were going to a concert at Climate Pledge. Easy access to all the major spots we wanted to visit. Some fun local restaurants!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Mediterranean Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Seattle

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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.

Denny Triangle
Belltown which includes street scenes

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.

Belltown
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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 Stimson-Green Mansion, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.

First Hill
Pioneer Square featuring heritage architecture, central business district and street scenes

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.

Pioneer Square
South Lake Union featuring a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(13 area reviews)

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.

South Lake Union
Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a city

Lower Queen Anne

While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.

Lower Queen Anne