First Hill Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit First Hill
Popular places to visit
Swedish Medical Center
If Swedish Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Frye Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Neumos
You can make plans for a show at Neumos during your stay in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Saint James Cathedral
Saint James Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Stimson-Green Mansion
Find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Stimson-Green Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Seattle First Baptist Church
Seattle First Baptist Church is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Pike Place Market and Downtown Seattle Highlights Tour
Top hotels in First Hill
Mayflower Park Hotel
Wonderful stay. Very clean, comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great location. Good service. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Staff was amazing, definitely a bang for your buck
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Very good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room, friendly staff, easy shuttle to/from airport.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The room was spacious and clean. Located in a convenient location. Friendly staff. My husband and I both enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Hill
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jimi Hendrix Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.
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.
