What's Downtown Seattle Like?

People go to Downtown Seattle to see famous places such as Pike Place Market, as well as its many attractions like Seattle Aquarium. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's art scene and selection of shops. Seattle Great Wheel and Washington State Convention Center are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Seattle?

We have 614 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top places to stay in Downtown Seattle:

The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Bayfront hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Walkable location

Inn at the Market

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Convention Center

City-center guestrooms with kitchens

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Paramount Hotel

City-center hotel with 24-hour health club

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Downtown Seattle

Flying to:

• • Seattle - Tacoma Intl. Airport (SEA), 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Downtown Seattle
• • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base), 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Downtown Seattle
• • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Downtown Seattle

Getting to Downtown Seattle on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Westlake Station
• • University Street Station
• • Westlake Ave Hub Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Seattle

What to See in Downtown Seattle

• • Pike Place Market
• • Seattle Great Wheel
• • Washington State Convention Center
• • Seattle Waterfront
• • Pioneer Square

Things to Do in Downtown Seattle

• • Seattle Aquarium
• • Seattle Paramount Theatre
• • Chihuly Garden and Glass
• • Museum of Pop Culture
• • Westlake Center

Other Popular Downtown Seattle Attractions

• • Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
• • Space Needle
• • Seattle Center
• • Lumen Field
• • Seattle Art Museum

When Is the Best Time to Visit Seattle?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 64°F)
• • Coldest months: December, January, February, November (average 43°F)
• • Rainiest months: November, December, January, February (average 5 inches of rainfall)