Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Olympia

Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Downtown Olympia
Downtown Olympia

Popular places to visit

Olympia Farmers Market

Olympia Farmers Market

You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.

Olympia Farmers Market
Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On Children's Museum

Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.

Hands On Children's Museum
Percival Landing

Percival Landing

Percival Landing is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.

Percival Landing
State Theater

State Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

State Theater
East Bay Public Plaza

East Bay Public Plaza

You can find out about the history of Olympia with a visit to East Bay Public Plaza. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.

East Bay Public Plaza
WET Science Center

WET Science Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.

WET Science Center

Top hotels in Downtown Olympia

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
3 out of 5
621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA
The price is ₹9,944 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹9,944
₹11,289 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.2/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Overall the stay was good. The temperature was decent and we were able to sleep. The breakfast was good for a hotel downtown.This is a pretty good hotel just needs a little TLC. It could be what it once was. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
TownePlace Suites Olympia
TownePlace Suites Olympia
3 out of 5
900 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA
The price is ₹15,358 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹15,358
₹17,342 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
"The staff is great. The accommodations are very good. With the unit I stayed in this time needs to be freshened up."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

TownePlace Suites Olympia
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
4 out of 5
415 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA
The price is ₹15,358 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹15,358
₹17,343 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms, facilities and staff were excellent - the beds and linen in particular are noteworthy. Environment wast harbourside, with many good restaurants within one or two minutes walk. As evenings drew in the homeless of the city gravitated to the vicinity to bed down, which may be disconcerting for ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St., Dupont, WA
The price is ₹8,957 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹8,957
₹10,219 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Dupont. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,394 reviews)
"We've stayed there a few times. Great place. Comfy and very convenient."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
2.5 out of 5
4460 3rd Ave SE, Lacey, WA
The price is ₹10,227 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹10,227
₹11,595 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lacey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
Family Friendly Hotel
"The staff was excellent and always available to help. We traveled with our kids and used the indoor pool twice and thought it was in ok condition. The double room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was fresh and had a nice food selection."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
3.5 out of 5
20500 Old Highway 99 SW, Centralia, WA
The price is ₹22,741 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹22,741
₹25,528 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Centralia. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a water park and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"It was my first time at this property. I was there for 2 nights with my wife and 2 grandkids. We really liked the experience in general, but even more the responsiveness of the staff, especially the security team. We had an issue at the wave pool with another guest. My granddaughter lost her swimming ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia

Olympia showing a pond and a garden

Downtown Historic District

When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Historic District
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Eastside

While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and Old State Capitol.

Eastside
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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol
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Northwest Olympia

Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Northwest Olympia
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South Westside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.

South Westside
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East Bay Drive

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Bay Drive and surrounding area, you can visit Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum.

East Bay Drive

Downtown Olympia Travel Guide