Totem Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Totem 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.
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.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Our pick of the best Totem Lake Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Beautiful room, clean and comfortable and very quiet!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The front desk attendant specially Kumar very accommodating almost everyone is Kumar was excellent attendant or receptionist but he really handle me patiently I really giving him 2 thumbs up Appreciate him & the rest of the crew of the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The space was well design. Staff were friendly and approachable
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Location is amazing...close to great restaurants, Pike Place Market and Lumen Field...and the lobby bar is one of the most happening places in Seattle.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Mediterranean Inn
😀
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Totem 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.
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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Wallingford Center or Lake Union.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
