First Hill Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit First Hill
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 entertainment choices 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.
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 Paramount Hotel
Had only one elevator going, no coffee in the room. They only have coffee from 4-7am then you have to go to the restaurant and buy coffee. The restaurant is closed on sundays and the staff at the desk was not very helpful at all.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Staff is very attentive, welcoming and helpful. Clean, clean, clean hotel! Comfy bed. Lots of extras. The bikes were free and good quality. The rooftop patio was a nice bonus! Good value and close to many things downtown. Highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Great location close to transportation!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Belltown Inn
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Just amazing hotel
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
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.
