First Hill Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit First Hill
Popular places to visit
Frye Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frye Art Museum in Seattle. 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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in First Hill
The Belltown Inn
"Very helpful"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff. There is sink next to coffee maker. However not a lot of counter space in the bathroom so plan accordingly. Small bottle of drink upon check in. They have martinelli apple cider as non-alcoholic option as well. I was in Seattle recently for Alaska cruise and ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Ongoing construction in the lobby and some common areas. 1 elevator was down so the wait got to be a bit longer during busy times (Saturday) - Secret tip is to use the parkade elevator to get down to the street quicker. Room cleanliness was okay overall, some beard/shaving hairs in the sink that ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The hotel is clean but shows its age. We were on the second floor and windows did little to keep out traffic and city noise. The bar downstairs had good food and service."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mayflower. It is like stepping back in time. The entire place is very well maintained. Our room at 2 bathrooms which I thought was amazing. It is very conveniently located and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Great staff, terrific location, comfortable room. The only problem was the noise. Not a lot of sound insulation so we could hear everything in the hallway."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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 Lumen Field are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street 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.
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.
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 Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
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.
