The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Union in Seattle for 2026

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A modern living room with large windows, a yellow ottoman, a green sofa, and a patterned armchair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a green sofa, round tables, and chairs. There is a bar area with a refrigerator and shelves of snacks.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large pineapple-themed floor design, and a modern chandelier.

1. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

Lower Queen Anne, 2.1 km from Lake Union

Michaela

AED 420

AED 623 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel with a neon sign, outdoor seating, and a storefront with a neon sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

A window with a view of tall buildings and dense foliage.

A rooftop deck with outdoor furniture, a city skyline in the background, and a building with a sign that reads "The Cornelius".

2. The Belltown Inn

Belltown, 2.9 km from Lake Union

Tamara

AED 412

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A tall, white heater with a metal grill, a wooden fence, and a view of the water.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Mediterranean" and a glass door.

3. Mediterranean Inn

Lower Queen Anne, 2.6 km from Lake Union

Ricardo

AED 468

AED 584 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating and a fire feature, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern room with a wooden bookshelf filled with books, vinyl records, and framed pictures. There is a black leather sofa and a small table with a plant.

A modern bar area with a variety of seating options, including bar stools and round tables, and a large wall mural.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

4. The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Belltown, 2.9 km from Lake Union

Alessandra

AED 687

AED 811 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall with a decorative pattern.

A model of a crocodile in a water feature surrounded by tropical plants and rocks.

A compact office space with a desk, chair, lamp, and a small black cabinet.

A crocodile figurine on a reflective surface with a blurred red chair in the background.

5. Hotel Crocodile & Crocodile Music Venue

Belltown, 3 km from Lake Union

Joseph

AED 603

AED 698 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, potted plants, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern library with sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table.

6. Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

Lower Queen Anne, 1.8 km from Lake Union

Rhonda

AED 591

AED 698 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A brick building with a cafe on the ground floor, a visible street sign, and a traffic light.

A hotel hallway with white doors, a dark carpet, and exposed pipes on the ceiling.

A wooden staircase with white railings and recessed lighting.

A brick building with a sign reading "ACE HOTEL" and a neon sign indicating the establishment is open.

7. Ace Hotel Seattle

Belltown, 3 km from Lake Union

Erin

AED 526

AED 693 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, pendant lighting, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern outdoor lounge area with sofas, tables, and lamps, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent sign reading "Residence Inn Marriott," and a well-lit entrance area.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Convention Center

Denny Triangle, 2.7 km from Lake Union

Lidia

AED 653

AED 770 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern interior with a staircase, seating areas, and a large plant wall.

A hotel entrance with a wooden canopy, potted plants, and a bench.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of tall buildings.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round table, and potted plants.

9. 1 Hotel Seattle

Denny Triangle, 2.4 km from Lake Union

Daniel

AED 1,137

AED 1,459 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a cozy seating area.

A marina with boats docked, a waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, and a city skyline in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden bookshelf, a dining area with stools, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Ändra Hotel Seattle - MGallery Collection

Belltown, 3 km from Lake Union

Nezha Ghafir

AED 826

AED 975 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk. The room has large windows offering a view of the city.

A row of yellow bicycles parked outside a building with large windows and a metal sculpture of a dog.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are decorative branches and a colorful mural on the wall.

A Pineapple Cafe with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

11. Staypineapple, Watertown Hotel, University District Seattle

University District, 2.5 km from Lake Union

Katie

AED 431

AED 605 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A grand lobby with a staircase, two sofas, and a large plant.

A seating area with floral-patterned chairs, a mustard-colored sofa, and two small round tables. There are two abstract paintings on the wall above the seating area.

A bar with a bartender preparing drinks, shelves stocked with various bottles, and a well-lit interior.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a wine rack.

12. MarQueen Hotel

Lower Queen Anne, 2.4 km from Lake Union

Jennifer

AED 606

AED 793 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a desk, television, sofa, and a dining table.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a red bench.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a coffee maker. There is a small island with a sink and a chair with orange cushions.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a whiteboard, and a door with a sign.

13. Staybridge Suites Seattle - Fremont by IHG

Fremont, 2 km from Lake Union

Jorge

AED 591

AED 684 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern bar area with checkered flooring, multiple seating options, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of high-rise buildings and a park.

A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of utensils and cookware displayed on the wall.

14. citizenM Seattle South Lake Union

South Lake Union, 2.2 km from Lake Union

Katherine

AED 459

AED 542 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and string lights against a backdrop of a tall tower and a clear sky.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and a refrigerated display case.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a bar area visible at the ground level.

15. Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

South Lake Union, 2.4 km from Lake Union

Dalphine M

AED 654

AED 786 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with a view of the Space Needle.

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a large abstract art piece on the wall.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a beverage display case.

16. Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

South Lake Union, 2.5 km from Lake Union

Melina

AED 558

AED 673 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A restaurant with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a glass-top coffee table, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a lamp.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a piano.

A spacious lobby with a central sofa, armchairs, a large potted plant, and a traditional chandelier.

17. Mayflower Park Hotel

Downtown Seattle, 3.1 km from Lake Union

Sarah

AED 452

AED 607 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A garden with a water feature, a wooden fence, and flowering plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washing machine, a dining area with a white table, and a decorative floral arrangement on the wall.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a white vase with flowers, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A courtyard with a central seating area, a rock wall with plants, and a decorative sculpture.

18. STAYOO SUITES-Seattle Secret Garden

2 km from Lake Union

Scott

AED 569

AED 1,019 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

19. Kasa Capitol Hill Seattle

Capitol Hill, 2.7 km from Lake Union

Jenna Ree

AED 390

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, wooden cabinets, and a granite countertop.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a television screen.

A gym with treadmills, a bench, dumbbells, and exercise balls.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown

Lower Queen Anne, 1.8 km from Lake Union

Scott

AED 569

AED 672 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Union

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle	9.6 Exceptional 2,338 reviews	View
The Belltown Inn	9.4 Exceptional 5,076 reviews	View
Mediterranean Inn	9.4 Exceptional 6,173 reviews	View
The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Hotel Crocodile & Crocodile Music Venue	9.4 Exceptional 638 reviews	View

Top Lake Union Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center

10/10 Excellent

"perfect location, the staff were friendly and the food options were great"

The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the location! Everything from shopping to food was easily reached by walking. Clean comfortable rooms."

Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were every polite and helpful the room was clean, comfortable and quiet. We had a wonderful stay."

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the location and the pet friendly hotel. We appreciate the customer service and quick response from the front desk staff. The food in the bar area was excellent, but it does need additional staffing in that area."

180° Space Needle, Lake Union & Downtown Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Super host; amazing space. Highly recommend!"

Fantastic 3-bed townhome with light breakfast near downtown, Amazon, SLU

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing little house, perfectly located within walking distance to so many things. There is an awesome little store 2 blocks away for any necessities. A great little harbor 2 blocks the other direction. The snacks and cereal left were a really nice addition. When we come back we will definitely book again. I highly recommend this house, you won’t be disappointed!"

Vintage Westlake Gem in outstanding location!

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Lake Union

A person riding a bicycle on a grassy hill with industrial structures in the background.

Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Fremont Brewing

You can take time to visit Fremont Brewing during your travels to Seattle. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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A museum with a blue and white facade, flags, and a clear blue sky.

Museum of History and Industry

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of History and Industry in Seattle. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A wooden boathouse with a signboard, docked boats, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

The Center for Wooden Boats

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Center for Wooden Boats during your travels in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Swedish Club

Enjoy an outing to Swedish Club during your stay in Seattle.

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Roanoke Park

After visiting Roanoke Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

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Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Lake Union Park Kayak Launch and Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Union Park Kayak Launch and Beach during your trip to Seattle? Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Union?

Lake Union is located in a vibrant area of Seattle known for its major shopping area and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 145 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Union?

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Union. Another good option is Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Union?

Expedia has 145 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Union.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Union, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Lake Union.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Union?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Lake Union, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Lake Union?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Pop Culture, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and Pacific Science Center. Pike Place Market, Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave, and Moore Theatre are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Lake Union. You can catch a show at Seattle Center, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, and Pacific Northwest Ballet.

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Our top choices for Lake Union hotels

1. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

2. The Belltown Inn

3. Mediterranean Inn

4. The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Hotel Crocodile & Crocodile Music Venue

6. Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

7. Ace Hotel Seattle

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Convention Center

9. 1 Hotel Seattle

10. Ändra Hotel Seattle - MGallery Collection

11. Staypineapple, Watertown Hotel, University District Seattle

12. MarQueen Hotel

13. Staybridge Suites Seattle - Fremont by IHG

14. citizenM Seattle South Lake Union

15. Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

17. Mayflower Park Hotel

18. STAYOO SUITES-Seattle Secret Garden

19. Kasa Capitol Hill Seattle

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown

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Top Lake Union Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center

The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

180° Space Needle, Lake Union & Downtown Views!

Fantastic 3-bed townhome with light breakfast near downtown, Amazon, SLU

Vintage Westlake Gem in outstanding location!

Other attractions near Lake Union

Gas Works Park

Fremont Brewing

Museum of History and Industry

The Center for Wooden Boats

Swedish Club

Roanoke Park

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

Lake Union Park Kayak Launch and Beach

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