Echo Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Echo Lake
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 theatre scene and shops in this walkable 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.
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History 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 Echo Lake Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Beautiful room, clean and comfortable and very quiet!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location and good value for the price.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
I love this hotel, everyone one was so welcoming and nice. My room had a great view of the ferry, and it was easy to walk and navigate the city. Will be coming back real soon.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
The staff is super nice!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Very nice hotel in a great spot
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Excellent location. Clean rooms and comfortable beds/linens. Very reasonable price. The hotel is 2 blocks from Light rail station and one block from early AM coffee. Safe area of the city.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Echo Lake
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Wallingford Center or Lake Union.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
