SoDo Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
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.
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
Top hotels in SoDo
The Belltown Inn
"The hotel was clean & the staff were friendly & very helpful. We would certainly recommend it. So close a attractions & amenities"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Ongoing construction in the lobby and some common areas. 1 elevator was down so the wait got to be a bit longer during busy times (Saturday) - Secret tip is to use the parkade elevator to get down to the street quicker. Room cleanliness was okay overall, some beard/shaving hairs in the sink that ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mayflower. It is like stepping back in time. The entire place is very well maintained. Our room at 2 bathrooms which I thought was amazing. It is very conveniently located and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"the staff were friendly and helpful the ac was in transition which we didn’t know til check in so had to have window open for air and was very noisy it is an older hotel but it has been kept up well"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"THE ONLY THING I WAS NOT A FAN OF WAS THE WIFI SINCE WORKING VIRTUALLY I RELY A TON OF GOOD WIFI AND IT WAS NOT THE BEST"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in SoDo
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Lumen Field 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 Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, 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.
