Popular places to visit
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music 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.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle Kraken Ice Hockey Game at Climate Pledge Arena
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Top hotels in SoDo
The Paramount Hotel
The property & room were nicer than what the website showed. If I come back to Seattle I will surely stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Great location, friendly staff. First time in Seattle and it was nice.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Good value for modern room, facilities and great dining options as well as excellent location within walking distance to Pike Place Market.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Staff was very helpful! The room was clean and the bed was awesome. The only small miss was not emptying the previous guest’s garbage bin. There is a fantastic restaurant just around the corner…delicious food…bar and grill.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Clean room. B
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel 116, A Coast Hotel Bellevue
Thumbs up
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around SoDo
North Beacon Hill
If you're spending time in North Beacon Hill, check out sights like Jefferson Park Golf Course or El Centro de la Raza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Beacon Hill Station or Mount Baker Station.
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.
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 Pike/Pine, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
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 Stimson-Green Mansion, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
