Capitol Hill Travel Guide

Seattle

Capitol Hill featuring heritage architecture as well as an individual male
Capitol Hill which includes a garden
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill featuring street scenes
Capitol Hill featuring café lifestyle, signage and street scenes

Experience the leafy green parks, world-class art gallery and electric nightlife of this up-and-coming Seattle neighborhood.

Characterized by a clash of the gritty and the grand, Capitol Hill is fast becoming one of Seattle’s trendiest areas to live. Find elegant turn-of-the-century mansions and pleasant parks with popular museums in the north. The soulful streets of the south side of the neighborhood are dotted with independent businesses and boast a buzzing nightlife.

The district is filled with charming cafés, shops and bookstores where avid readers can browse away the hours. After dark, the streets become increasingly busy and lively. Join people from all around the city who come here for a fun night out.

Lose hours wandering among the green expanse of Volunteer Park. Climb an old water tower for views of the city and explore the graves of Seattle’s pioneers. The park houses the Seattle Asian Art Museum, an attractive art deco building which displays collections from across different times and cultures. For a quiet place to relax within the neighborhood, head for Boren Park or Cal Anderson Park.

Wander the shaded streets in the north of the region to admire beautiful private residences. Visit the stone and timber Leary Mansion, built in the early 1900s and open to the public today, for an eye-catching example of the neighborhood’s stunning architectural style.

Head to the parallel streets of Pike and Pine for shopping, eating and drinking coffee. Browse the bustling Melrose Market for everything from artisan food to eco-friendly fashion. The Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle’s largest independent bookseller, also has its flagship store in the area.

At night, Capitol Hill comes to life with bars and clubs shaped by Seattle’s historic countercultural scene. The neighborhood’s welcoming nightlife is popular with the city’s LGBT community.

Capitol Hill is right outside Downtown Seattle. Use streetcar or bus services to reach here. A well-connected network of public transportation and pleasant residential streets make the area an ideal base for exploring the rest of Seattle’s sights and attractions, though the neighborhood itself has plenty to offer for the curious visitor.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Capitol Hill

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is ₹14,706 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹14,706
₹17,353 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,616 reviews)
"Would stay again"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is ₹13,722 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹13,722
₹16,192 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,493 reviews)
"Didn't stay long but all of the people were great, especially Israel."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹17,805 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹17,805
₹20,204 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,353 reviews)
"The rooms are incredibly quiet. I’m a very light sleeper so hotel stays are terrible for me, but the room was exceptionally quiet and clean."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is ₹14,597 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹14,597
₹17,224 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,496 reviews)
"It was a great place for me to stay. Close to King Street Station, the harbor, many shopping areas with in a mile. Many food options around the hotel. As I noted the hotel was clean and inviting I felt safe Appreciated key card access elevator to the guest room area and the in room safe."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹19,780 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹19,780
₹24,666 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,277 reviews)
"Excellent location and a good price for the location on an event night. The bathroom was newly renovated.The room was clean and you could actually open the windows to get a nice good breeze coming through. The one downside are the elevators. They are clearly old and in need of a renovation. But other ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Mediterranean Inn
Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is ₹21,359 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹21,359
₹25,204 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,420 reviews)
"Great accommodations. Will definitely stay again when in Seattle."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
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Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Hill

South Lake Union featuring a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(13 area reviews)

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.

South Lake Union
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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.

Denny Triangle
Downtown Seattle showing street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4/5(177 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Seattle
Belltown which includes street scenes

Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.

Belltown
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Central District

While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Seattle Buddhist Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.

Central District
Pioneer Square featuring heritage architecture, central business district and street scenes

Pioneer Square

Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.

Pioneer Square


Capitol Hill Travel Guide