Downtown Burien Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Burien
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
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Exquisite Creatures Exhibit By Christopher Marley
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Downtown Burien Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
"Great location, excellent staff, convenient parking!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Staff was very friendly and helpful helped us organize transportation for cruising into the airport"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"The staff was not helpful rude.. the rooms were old and heavy fragrance in the room we all had sinus issues after staying"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Horrible stay. Will not be going back. If you wanna check in a bit early they charge you extra, one of their two elevators didn’t work the entirety of my stay so everyone is using one elevator. No one told me before checking in that they didn’t have working A/C, the bathroom doesn’t have a fan to ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"Had a fantastic time at the Fairmont Olympic - the staff were lovely. The highlight was the hotel bar - fantastic drinks and service and a great atmosphere. It was the perfect place for our girls weekend away."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"I’ve stayed here before and loved it, but probably won’t be back. 2 hours to check in, zero parking, etc. while it’s a small issue, there were a few broken gym machines, too. Hotel gyms are a big pull for those of us who travel for work, but I was greatly disappointed at how much of a decline there ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Burien
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.
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.
