West Ridge Travel Guide
Seattle
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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.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Seattle Highlights City Tour
Top hotels in West Ridge
Mediterranean Inn
Convenient location. We walked everywhere from there, and only had to pay the parking at the hotel, as there was no time restriction for parking. Dick's Restaurant right across the street
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
N/a
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Parking was easy but expensive, which is to be expected in Seattle. The hotel was fine for our needs. The thermostat wasn’t working properly but we were there for 2 nights and worked around the problem. An elevator was out of service which made wait times a little longer but again, not a huge inconvenience. ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Immaculate
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
The staff was initially ambiguous regarding their early check in policies, there is a “ first come first serve “ policy I personally have not encountered when traveling, staff stated thy would notify when the room was ready, however upon returning to the property 5 hours post arrival it appeared ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Ridge
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 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.
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.
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.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Ballard Building or National Nordic Museum while you're exploring.
