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.

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.

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 Westlake

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union
Very good place
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Mediterranean Inn
Room is very clear. Staff is very helpful. Property is upgraded recently. Location is excellent.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

The Belltown Inn
My fiancé and I stayed here for two nights before getting on a cruise. It was perfect when we arrived staff was super friendly and accommodating. Location was great easy access to the port and walkable distance to all of the highlights in Seattle! Places with super clean! I will be honest I was really ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room Clean, restaurant clean. overall condition is very outdated. Only 1 out of 4 elevators working - waiting over 30 minutes to get to my room because the hotel was packed.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
I am not sure why this property has such a high rating. The room was hot, tiny for two double beds (no desk or table in it), extremely stuffy and the a/c was poor. It seemed quite grubby and is in need of a good cleaning and paint. I tried to phone down to get an ironing board and never got a response. ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Extremely slow elevator.
Reviewed on 14 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.

