Totem Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
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
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Totem Lake Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Room was great- large and clean. Staff was great at check in. Valet service was very impressive
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful, historic 100 year old landmark hotel - would have given it 5 stars but you have to deal with an obnoxious, non-working phone robot when you call the front desk. I would expect that at motel 6 but not a place like this.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Clean room. Great location
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room and place was very clean.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Belltown Inn
The staff was very friendly and a knowledgeable you when you come and go. The building is secure at night and I like that you have to use a room key to access. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable as well. The location is very walkable to many areas of town with a lot of good ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Very nice stay
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
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 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.
Totem Lake Travel Guide
- The Village at Totem Lake
- Space Needle
- Seattle Waterfront
- Pike Place Market
- T-Mobile Park
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Bellevue Square
- Alki Beach
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Microsoft Campus
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Alderwood Mall
- WaMu Theater
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock
- Northgate Station
