Westlake 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.

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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

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.
Activities

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour

Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Our pick of the best Westlake Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union
Friendly staff, great location and fantastic gym!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Clean, quiet, just perfect!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Yes, friendly, tasty
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
Nice room. Convenient location. Good restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Friendly staff, clean rooms, excellent location
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westlake

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.

Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.

Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.

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.

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.





