Bitter Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bitter Lake
Popular places to visit
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour
Our pick of the best Bitter Lake Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Loved the location, attended Kraken game, which was within walking distance! Also enjoyed the coffee bar in the lobby.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
This hotel looks NOTHING like the photos. Please stay away. The room was dirty, stains were everywhere and the carpets were torn. The doors were all scratched and damaged too. Not a huge deal, if you know that that is what you are getting into, but imagining that you're going to get a room like the ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was very friendly. A beautiful renovated corner room.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Perfefct location in downtown Seattle. Welcome drinks and upgraded room. Clean rooms. No kettle in room and no vending machine on-site.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
As expected, being in the city, parking will be a toss up. They have a lovely easy accessible valet in the front of the hotel, but street parking can be limited. I would totally do the valet, it’s valid 24-hrs and have valet available anytime. How this helps!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Breakfast was great, staff was friendly and helpful, room view was beautiful
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bitter Lake
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Ballard Building or National Nordic Museum while you're exploring.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
