Columbia City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbia City
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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.
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
Our pick of the best Columbia City Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Wonderful hotel, attentive staff.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
It a very nice place the only thing I’ve just spent so much money. He still have to pay for parking there and it gets back fast.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The bedsheets had a few tears and a stain. Our bathroom doorknob did not work.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
It was a great one night stay with a good breakfast and easy access to the airport.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The hotel was very nice. The rooms were clean. There is no coffee makers in the rooms and the safes are a joke. It is in a noisy location due to both traffic and transit, but quiets down around midnight. They have a dining room and a cafe, but neither one is opened all day.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Friendly
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia City
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jefferson Park Golf Course, 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.
