Downtown Burien Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Burien
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.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Burien Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
We had an amazing time! The hotel is beautiful and our room was spacious and clean. We can’t wait to go back!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Staff was amazing the room was great
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Such a cute place to stay, and perfectly located. Walking distance to Safeway restaurants, coffee shops in pikes market. We took the light rail and didn’t even need a car, so we saved on parking. We would stay here again. It was great.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Yes, very clean! Great hotel for the price. I can highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
Front desk staff were wonderful! Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The room was clean overall although a bit in need of maintenence. There was peeling/missing paint and the pillows were uncomfortable. Breakfast is a voucher that you can take to the Cafe downstairs for a choice of a breakfast sandwich or oatmeal, parfait or muffin, and coffee tea or juice. Overall ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Burien
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like 8th Avenue South Street End or Lake Washington, 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.
West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like West Seattle Golf Course and Alki Beach.
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.
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.
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.
