Bitter Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Bitter Lake
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.
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.
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Top hotels in Bitter Lake
Best Motel
Safe parking behind enclosed gate. Excellent Family run hotel. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. I stay here about twice a month to go sailing out on Puget sound and love this convenient location. Most importantly I feel valued and appreciated each time I stay here. Thank you
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The rooms were clean a bit small but everyone was friendly
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Room was clean, staff were helpful and polite. Great location, easy to access places we wanted to visit and event we attended
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
The hotel was an excellent location. It was a bit of a surprise that there was a $40 optional fee for cleaning the rooms, but they did graciously refresh towels for free if you declined. One elevator didn't work and it seemed like it had been that way for weeks. The location was amazing and there ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Friendly, helpful staff!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
All good as usual. Everybody was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bitter Lake
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
