East Plateau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Plateau
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
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Our pick of the best East Plateau Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"No food or drinks. Just vending machine and lemon water in lobby. No water bottles in fridge."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"DT is known for cookies on arrival. The FD agents' attitude was poor to say the least. Not helpful at all. When asking about the cookies, she said, you are only staying one night... Since when does that matter? She also told me I needed to move my car from the front parking lot, which was empty, ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Great hotel and great staff. I stayed before a cruise and after the cruise. Great location."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Excellent staff, clean room. No complaints, I would stay again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The room had no AC and the mini fridge didn’t work."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Clean room, staff not helpful or unwilling to do the minimum, main restaurant closed, bar/restaurant not properly staffed and could not support the guests, had to leave with out be provided service. Won’t be back at the is hotel."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Plateau
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center, 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.
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.
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.
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.
