North City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Top hotels in North City
Mayflower Park Hotel
Clean room, great service, in heart of downtown.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
The room was clean, tiny but clean. There is no microwave. There is no fridge. The room that we got was next to the stairwell for the roof and we heard the door banging through the wall all night long. The beds are comfortable but the pillows are flat, I’d bring one from home. The windows DO NOT ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Staff are helpful and friendly at this gorgeous, modern hotel. We stayed in a King Suite on the 10th floor on a Saturday night, and the room was very comfortable and quiet. Bathroom had a full sized bathtub too. The soaps provided smelled great and did not irritate my skin.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
Friendly staff and walkable neighborhoods
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Good location, staff was courteous, hotel underground parking was easy to access and only approximately half a block away. The hotel pub had good service and tasty food. The room was fairly small and outdated. The caulking in the bathroom was moldy (most likely due to the lack of bathroom fan). We ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Walkable to a lot of things.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North City
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 Portland Building or National Nordic Museum while you're exploring.
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.
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.
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 Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
