Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Phinney Ridge
Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
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.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Our pick of the best Phinney Ridge Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
"The beds were OK, but not great. The rooms are small. Parking is good. Excellent staff. Check-in is hard because always busy and not a lot of places to park to unload bags and no one outside to help unload."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Fantastic location- close to so many good restaurants, downtown, and pike market."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"This place is huge and per staff always busy. Be prepared to wait a minute to check in. It is walkable to south terminal SEA TAC."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Rooms were full of dust."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"The staff were great and the rooms very good. There was only one usable elevator and the second had been out of order for over a month. I don’t recommend the restaurant on property it had nasty wait staff who wanted us to go outside to come in even though there’s a door from the lobby into the restaurant. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"Great location"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
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.
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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
