Seattle, WA

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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
Eastlake which includes a bay or harbor

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
Husky Stadium showing signage and a statue or sculpture

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
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 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
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
Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

5 out of 5
411 University St Seattle WA
The price is AED 926 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
AED 926
AED 1,226 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Seattle. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,427 reviews)
Wow!! Beautiful historic hotel with excellent staff and lovely amenities!

Reviewed on 4 December 2025

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way Seattle WA
The price is AED 438 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
AED 438
AED 590 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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! (2,404 reviews)
Good location, nice staff

Reviewed on 5 December 2025

Mayflower Park Hotel
Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St Seattle WA
The price is AED 465 per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
AED 465
AED 549 total
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,415 reviews)
Clean room.

Reviewed on 5 December 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
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.
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! (260 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

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! (311 reviews)
The room was cozy and clean, safe and walkable area of Ballard. Very communicative and easy to get in and check out. Nice to have the mini fridge and small kitchenette in the room. They give you ear plugs since it is a shared building with other suites, which was a nice touch. Everything I needed ...

Reviewed on 26 November 2025

Ballard's sweet suites
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy RailSpur Apartments Pioneer Square

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy RailSpur Apartments Pioneer Square

3.5 out of 5
417 Occidental Avenue South Seattle WA
Stay at this aparthotel in Seattle. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
Inspiring place, great concept, nice architecture, the neighborhood is kind of shady. But i love it. The rooms are great. I loved the mezaninne

Reviewed on 10 November 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy RailSpur Apartments Pioneer Square
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
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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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!