What's it like in Lake City?

Travellers to Seattle's Lake City neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Lake City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Washington and Matthews Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in the Lake City area?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options in Lake City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Seattle area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lake City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Lake City.

What are the top things to see and do in Lake City?

Dip your toes in the water at Matthews Beach or Matthews Beach Park while you're in Lake City. A visit to Lake Washington is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Lake City include Jackson Park Golf Course, Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. While you're out sightseeing, Saint Edward State Park and Puetz Golf Driving Range are a couple of additional sights to visit in Seattle.

Top 10 Lake City Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Lake City

"Clean room, great breakfast, safe area . We would definitely stay here again."

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"This is a good option for short term stays. "

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2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Great stay for a good price and location. "

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"A lovely, clean quiet stay!"

"Was a wonderful stay!"

"Such nice people and really comfortable!!"

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21 Jul - 22 Jul

"Great location and staff. "

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and super clean rooms made for a wonderful visit!"

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5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Great place to stay"

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Excelente location , good breakfast!!"

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Pretty nice hotel for stay… "

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

"Stayed one night with my family it was great "

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Great location, clean room, helpful staff. "

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Perfect location to all attractions. "

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Good location, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast options!"

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Front desk was excellent!"

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7 Jul - 8 Jul

"Great stay!!"

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Excellent stay, always friendly staff and very clean "

"Great location, great ambience, great people a very special place to stay with a wonderful history."

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Great location"

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

Where to stay in Lake City

Find the best Lake City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Seattle

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.

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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.

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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.

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