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.
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 art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
From Seattle: Visit Snoqualmie Falls and Hike to Twin Falls
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Echo Lake Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Good stay. Great location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Our stay was a 10 out of 10. The staff was very friendly. They even upgraded us to a suite for free. Room service was provided daily and the property is well kept and very clean. Didnt disappoint
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Room is clean, staff is excellent, location is perfect
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Easy check in, clean rooms. The only complaints I have is that it costs 66.00 to park in the parking lot (they only offer valet parking, there is no free parking) and the shower is one of those walk in showers with no splash guard, so water gets on the bathroom floor. Everything else was great. I ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
You could tell that they half ass their cleaning. We got to our hotel and the shower was disgusting. When we wanted to shower, we found a ball of hair sitting in the shower drain. We called front desk to send someone to clean it up and after waiting thirty minutes, we called back and front desk person ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 Ballard Building or National Nordic Museum while you're exploring.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals 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.
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 Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
