Portage Bay Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Portage Bay
Stay near popular Portage Bay attractions
Things to do
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Sky View Observatory Tickets
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Top hotels in Portage Bay
Mayflower Park Hotel
"The hotel is very old and a little updating would go a long way."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Excellent in every aspect."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Staff was incredibly friendly, and room was great. We were only here one night before heading out for a cruise, but the location was perfect for some quick site seeing when we arrived. Was also easy to get to the cruise ship ports through a service coordinated by the hotel."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"I was double booked for one room stay . Request refund and have reached out with no response"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Nice clean, large room. The staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Portage Bay
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.
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 Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
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 Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, 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 Neptune Theater 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.
