Downtown Burien Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Downtown Burien
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.
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.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Climate Pledge Arena
Catch an event at Climate Pledge Arena during your trip to Seattle. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Visit Snoqualmie & Twin Waterfall and an Ancient Forest
Top hotels in Downtown Burien
The Paramount Hotel
"Great Location in Downtown Seattle"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Good"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Murano
"A/C barely work, water pressure was bad and water was barely warm."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"The room was clean, the staff was friendly, breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"The outside plants and topiary should all be green and alive. I saw dead bushes that were unsightly."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Room was older with no updated amenities. The parking was slightly confusing, and staff assisting us with check in left more to be desired with minimal information regarding the parking process. The area in which the hotel was located was not ideal (e.g. unsafe at times and sirens a lot of the ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Burien
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 Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.
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 Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
