Eastlake Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
Lake Union
Home to houseboats, seaplanes, sailboats and kayaks, Seattle’s downtown lake is a top place to hang out and enjoy the city’s maritime culture.
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.
Pike Place Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market and a food lover’s paradise offering a cornucopia of stalls and shops right here in Seattle.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Top hotels in Eastlake
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Staff, location, amenities! We were in town for the football game, and the atmosphere was so fun and engaging. 10/10 a must stay
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The facility was very clean. The hotel is in a great location. We were able to walk to most places. Suggestion for the breakfast is to maybe add bacon as a meat option.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Everything I booked was as expected and described
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Everything was nice, accommodation was easy to come by
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Yes! The room was clean. Staff was helpful when needed something and amazing at greeting every time entering and leaving the hotel. Always a good stay with the CitizenM. Will be booking again in the future. Thank you !
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff was great and very friendly. Room was a smaller queen but it was just me. Everything worked and it was very clean. And being right next to the airport, it's very oddly quiet. Across the parking lot is a very nice restaurant and Expedia gave me a $10 credit for restaurant. (I use Expedia a bit...) ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastlake
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.
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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
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.
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.
