Portage Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portage Bay
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 art galleries and shops in this vibrant 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 theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Portage Bay Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
The staff were wonderful!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Ues
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
The staff was amazing! Friendly, helpful, went the extra mile.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Staff was so wonderful
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
The hotel is nice, clean, and well‑maintained. The staff were great, they let me check in couple hours early at no extra charge and even stored my luggage for free after checkout. I was initially worried about homelessness in the area, but it wasn’t bad at all as long as you take the right route. ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The room was clean and staff was helpful. The restaurant and the bar sucked and was expensive.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portage Bay
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.
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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
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.
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 Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
