Lake City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a distant city skyline under a partly cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Lake City attractions

Matthews Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Matthews Beach during your trip to Seattle?
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Activities

Sky View Observatory General Admission

Sky View Observatory Tickets

NZ$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sky View Observatory Tickets
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

NZ$137
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Whale & Wildlife Watching Tour from Seattle

Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront

NZ$206
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

NZ$304
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Seattle C3® by CityPASS®- Save on admission to top attractions

Seattle C3® by CityPASS®

NZ$190
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seattle C3® by CityPASS®
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

NZ$41
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
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Our pick of the best Lake City Hotel Deals

The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St Seattle WA
The price is NZ$231 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$231
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,821 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby, staff"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Paramount Hotel
The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

2.5 out of 5
2301 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$192 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$192
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,249 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Belltown!!! We will be back."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Belltown Inn
Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N Seattle WA
The price is NZ$233 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$233
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Mediterranean Inn
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St Seattle WA
The price is NZ$223 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$223
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (5,685 reviews)
"As a solo female traveller, this hotel was amazing. Super close to everything and easy to find without a vehicle. The staff were incredibly helpful and informative"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
1113 6th Ave Seattle WA
The price is NZ$252 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$252
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,976 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue Seattle WA
The price is NZ$217 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$217
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,575 reviews)
"There were some issues with elevators, longer wait time. Overnight car Parking through hotel cost me $70 Canadian which I thought was higher than I’ve ever paid. Hotel was clean overall."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
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Our guide on where to stay in Lake City

Find the best Lake City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and a bridge in the background.

Downtown Seattle

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

A nighttime cityscape with a bridge leading to a city center, featuring illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

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.

A harbor with boats, a Ferris wheel, and a city skyline with skyscrapers.

Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.

A university building with a prominent 'University of Washington' banner, brick architecture, and a set of stairs leading to the entrance.

University District

Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.

A waterfront cityscape with a prominent museum and a large cruise ship docked nearby.

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.

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