Seattle, WA

Travel Guide

Seattle which includes landscape views, night scenes and a city
Seattle which includes landscape views, night scenes and a city
Seattle showing a city, a sunset and landscape views
Pike Place Market featuring a city, signage and night scenes
Pioneer Square featuring street scenes

Seattle Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Seattle

Downtown Seattle featuring street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4.5/5(9,584 area reviews)

Dive into the bustling nightlife and shopping scene, explore the iconic Pike Place Market, and admire architectural gems like the Seattle Central Library. Enjoy seamless connectivity with the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel and Seattle Center Monorail.

Downtown Seattle
Belltown featuring street scenes

Belltown

Densely populated and boasting trendy restaurants, boutiques, and nightclubs, this waterfront neighborhood offers the Olympic Sculpture Park and easy access to major thoroughfares. Perfect for a walkable, lively stay in Seattle.

Belltown
Capitol Hill showing heritage architecture as well as an individual male

Capitol Hill

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Densely populated with mid-rise buildings, this Seattle district boasts nightlife, entertainment, and a counterculture vibe. Explore local bars, fringe theaters, and parks like Volunteer Park, while enjoying street-level retail and Espresso Vivace coffeehouses.

Capitol Hill
South Lake Union which includes a bay or harbor, a coastal town and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(513 area reviews)

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.

South Lake Union
Pioneer Square showing central business district, heritage architecture and street scenes

Pioneer Square

Shopping, museums, and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.

Pioneer Square
Seattle hills near University District on a cloudy day, Washington; Shutterstock ID 478094869

University District

4/5(493 area reviews)

Home to the University of Washington's main campus, the University District features a bustling commercial presence along main streets and is well-connected by two Link light rail stations.

University District
Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way Seattle WA
The price is SAR 477 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 477
SAR 638 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,457 reviews)
The room service

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
1113 6th Ave Seattle WA
The price is SAR 446 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 446
SAR 527 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,357 reviews)
Was a good stay!

Reviewed on 7 February 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is SAR 366 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
SAR 366
SAR 419 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,851 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean and convenient

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lakeview Hotel

Lakeview Hotel

4 out of 5
10830 NE 68th St Kirkland WA
Stay at this aparthotel in Kirkland. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
Great stay! Staff was friendly and attentive. Room was clean, comfortable, private and conveniently located. Safe environment. An added plus would have been phone charging stations on the nightstand next to the beds.

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Lakeview Hotel
Sweet Suites Capitol Hill

Sweet Suites Capitol Hill

2 out of 5
702 18th Ave Seattle WA
Stay at this aparthotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lumen Field and Seattle Waterfront are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
clean easy stay

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

Sweet Suites Capitol Hill
Ballard's sweet suites

Ballard's sweet suites

3.5 out of 5
1458 NW 67th St Seattle WA
Stay at this apartment in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (325 reviews)
Great neighborhood, clean & private room.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Ballard's sweet suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Seattle

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
4469
5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
2906
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
581
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
101
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There is a trash and homeless issue.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I went the night of the Riot. That sucked, it was right outside & pepper spray was in the air in the lobby. Not the hotels fault.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

From my observation a very clean & easy city to get around. Very good dining options, places of interest & lots of attractions to see & visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

A lot of hills & fairly expensive. Because of the businesses & attractions closed due to the Covid-19 shutdown orders, there wasn’t much to see or visit & Seattle is dealing with homelessnes. However, the weather was great and SLU is a beautiful area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

No one but bums out on the streets. Very peaceful during the pandemic

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Favorite city!