Downtown Seattle

Seattle

Downtown Seattle featuring street scenes and city views
Seattle Waterfront which includes city views, a marina and sailing
Seattle Public Library featuring modern architecture and a city
Downtown Seattle
Downtown Seattle

Enjoy the lush public spaces, the shops, the fashionable bars and restaurants, as well as the fine views across the Puget Sound in the heart of this pristine city.

Despite the tranquil, natural surroundings in which the modern city is cosily nestled, Seattle is a vibrant destination, its downtown an important American business and retail centre. A perfect blend of urban parks and plazas along with tall skyscrapers and traditional old West Coast architecture, Seattle is widely adored for being easy on the eye.

Begin your visit to Downtown Seattle by checking in at the Visitor Information Centre, which you’ll find ideally situated in the lobby of the Washington State Convention Centre on 7th Avenue and Pike Street. Here you’ll be able to grab a walking map of the downtown area as well as have a look at what’s on during your stay in the city.

Scores of set-piece festivals are held here each and every year, from the huge urban arts festival Bumbershoot to the prestigious Seattle International Film Festival. At nearby Benaroya Hall meanwhile you can go and enjoy regular music performances, whilst the outdoor public shows on the waterfront offer classical and contemporary music and everything in between all summer long.

Downtown Seattle is a true shopping heaven, with over a thousand retail outfits from flagship stores like Nordstrom, Macy’s and REI all the way to lovely little boutiques where you’ll find all sorts on offer. The Westlake Centre comes alive particularly during the run-up to Christmas, with carousel rides among the festivities to be enjoyed.

If shops aren’t your thing, pay a trip to the Seattle Art Museum. Alternatively if you’re bringing the family then get on board the Monorail and go see the Space Needle less than two kilometres to the north of Downtown Seattle. There are around 150 restaurants of all kinds around this district, making it a paradise for food lovers. Pike Place Market is a particular treat where you can go and savour fresh food from across the region whilst enjoying the view across Puget Sound.

An ideal location in which to base yourself on your visit to the city, Downtown Seattle incorporates Capitol Hill and Belltown to the north right down to Pioneer Square in the south.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Seattle

Executive Hotel Pacific
Executive Hotel Pacific
3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is S$239 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$239
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,406 reviews)
"Nobe"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$283 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
S$283
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,407 reviews)
"Great Hotel!!! very nice people!!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is S$375 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$375
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,364 reviews)
"Everything about this stay was wonderful! The hotel was luxurious and had nice amenities. They are conveniently located in the heart of Seattle. Our room has a stellar view and felt very clean. My only complaint was the bag check process was a bit disorganized. We had them hold on to our bags while ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St, Seattle, WA
The price is S$296 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$296
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,986 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the hotel. Convenient location and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is S$252 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$252
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)
"Just in town for the night. Happy with our stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Warwick Seattle
Warwick Seattle
3.5 out of 5
401 Lenora St, Seattle, WA
The price is S$319 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$319
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (900 reviews)
"The check in staff was great and super helpful. The room had a great view and was clean, just the bathroom was a little cramped. Plus the parking was super tight."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Warwick Seattle
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Seattle

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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.

Denny Triangle
Belltown which includes street scenes

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.

Belltown
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First Hill

Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Saint James Cathedral and Neumos, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.

First Hill
Pioneer Square featuring heritage architecture, central business district 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
South Lake Union featuring a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(13 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 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.

South Lake Union
Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a 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.

Lower Queen Anne


Downtown Seattle