First Hill Travel Guide
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Swedish Medical Center
If Swedish Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Frye Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant 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.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Top hotels in First Hill
Mayflower Park Hotel
great location in downtown seattle- short walking distance to pike place market and so many other shops and restaurants! staff was very kind and extremely accommodating- was able check into my room early. if my room wasn’t available, they still had a place to store my luggage until it was. lovely ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Lots of nearby places!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Excellent service great breakfast and a pleasant experience
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great location and very spacey rooms. Loved out stay.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Belltown Inn
i really liked the room it was decent size and the counter staff was amazing. super friendly. they have bikes you can use and water in the lobby. very good location in downtown. my only note would be the rooms do no have a deadbolt. there is security and front desk 24/7. i felt very safe and would ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Room was exactly as claimed and conveniently close to the light rail station. Super easy contact-free check-in via the automated stations. And the pub next door connected internally to the hotel was *amazing*, highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Hill
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Pike Place Market are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
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.
