Montlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Our pick of the best Montlake Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montlake
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.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave 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.
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.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Denny Triangle
If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy Station.
Montlake Travel Guide
- Interlaken Park
- Seattle Waterfront
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- T-Mobile Park
- Bellevue Square
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock
- Alki Beach
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Alderwood Mall
- Microsoft Campus
- Northgate Station
- WaMu Theater
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
