Westlake 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
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
Sky View Observatory Tickets
Top hotels in Westlake
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union
Great location - took the Kenmore Air from Victoria to the Lake across the street. Very convenient. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was very good.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Staff was outstanding. Room was great. Rooftop was amazing. Will come again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Staff was extremely polite. Parking was close. A lot of homeless in the area but luckily nothing happened to our car. Perfect for a one night stay. We were able to walk to everything
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Breakfast at restaurant was good. Good location for airport with shuttle Can walk to Link stop to get into Seattle downtown Rooms can be a far walk from entrance
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Parking
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Beautiful space, very comfortable beds. Our favourite downtown Seattle hotel!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westlake
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
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.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
Denny Triangle
If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy Station.
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.
