Eastlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lake Union
Home to houseboats, seaplanes, sailboats and kayaks, Seattle’s downtown lake is a top place to hang out and enjoy the city’s maritime culture.
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.
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 Eastlake Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"👍"
Reviewed on 30 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
"I"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"The person that checked us in was unfriendly and did not provide information about the hotel. There was also an open and used evian water bottle in our room that I had to be asked to take off our bill since we are not the ones that drank it."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Their policy regarding the lack of year round comfort was not plainly listed and it was not until after check-in that we discovered the only way to get air circulation was to open the window, which had no screen. This allowed for bugs to enter the room. The view of the bus stop and the drug activity ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Amazing and Friendly Staff. Above and Beyond."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastlake
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop 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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events 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.
