Bow Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries 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
Sky View Observatory Tickets
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Bow Lake
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport
This hotel served it purpose. Front desk clerk who checked us in could have been friendlier.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Small room in old building showing signs of its overall age but fresh re-model of the kitchenette and bathroom. Convenient shuttle to the cruise port on the Saturday I used it. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Great location, excellent staff and good value.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room 309 in the towers. - There was NO hot water at 5:00AM for a shower - The toilet paper holder is literally falling off of the wall
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
plenty of hot water, comfy beds, wi-fi worked. Walls were thin, noises from other rooms was unpleasant, Bathroom door could not be closed and another couple we were traveling with had to complain about their sink falling off the wall. There was no laundry room and no laundromat nearby. If you wanted ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
One of the elevators well it was an operative and it took very long time for the other one to arrive
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bow Lake
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
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.
West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like West Seattle Golf Course and Alki Beach.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Pike/Pine, 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.
