The Wedge Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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
Sky View Observatory Tickets
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in The Wedge
Mediterranean Inn
The beds are comfortable and the rooms are quite clean. I prefer staying in the rooms with a view overlooking the city or the bay but even the rooms looking over the inner courtyard are comfortable. I always look forward to dropping my baggage when I arrive and heading up to the rooftop to enjoy ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. When we arrived to the hotel Colin received us with a smile and answered all our questions.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
AC didn’t work for my 3 night stay. Staff was friendly and nice but the property needs some updating. Price for the stay was reasonable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Great location and very clean. Unfortunately one of the elevators was down the whole time I was there, so there was sometimes a little wait for an elevator, but it was never more than 5 minutes. It also would have been nice to have a microwave available. Otherwise a great place to stay!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Stayed for a few nights before a cruise. Fantastic location for downtown Seattle, everything within walking distance. Really lovely atmosphere in the hotel. Room was huge and beds comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The property is unique from a design, architectural perspective…. That’s the good! We arrived and had to wait 40 mins for check in, got to our room and couldn’t turn the shower on unless you get inside the shower, power for usb cables didn’t work, some lights wouldn’t turn on, no instructions for ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Wedge
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.
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.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
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.
