East Plateau 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.
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 East Plateau
Mediterranean Inn
The hotel and staff were fantastic.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Centrally located.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
No complimentary breakfast, food that was available was extremely expensive! Cheeseburger was overly done and burnt, asked for medium cooked. Service was slow
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Staff not around much. Cramped room
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
One working elevator for two days in a row with too many guests trying to go up and down, wait times were long, unacceptable for this caliber of hotel. Restaurant wait time were long, two employees for a restaurant full of guests, wait time were very long.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
It was a great hotel, clean and in a good location
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Plateau
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, 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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
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.
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 Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
