Beacon Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Beacon Hill
Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
Space Needle
A towering icon rising high in the Seattle cityscape, this tall modern spire was built back in 1962 as the centrepiece for the World’s Fair.
Pike Place Market
A foodie’s paradise and the oldest farmers’ market in America, just a short walk up the steps from Seattle’s waterfront.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Beacon Hill Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"Yes"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Everything was wonderful! Clean rooms, nice staff and service, great location! We enjoyed our stay at Mediterranean Inn!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Our hot water didn’t work in the shower when we asked for maintenance help it took about 30 minutes for them to get to the room and they ended up fixing it with their own tools. They looked at it and said they fixed it. Which was strange. The next morning the faucet didn’t work again. We tried to ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Staff was really nice and helpful! For solo or small group of travelers, this hotel is honestly really great!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"The person that checked us in was unfriendly and did not provide information about the hotel. There was also an open and used evian water bottle in our room that I had to be asked to take off our bill since we are not the ones that drank it."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beacon Hill
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
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 Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
