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 entertainment choices 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.
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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in First Hill
The Paramount Hotel
One of the elevators well it was an operative and it took very long time for the other one to arrive
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Room was good, location is good, walking distance everywhere. The only problem is parking lot, even hotels charge you to park, I had to pay $ 40 for one night.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Perfy
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The first room we got was very small and not remodeled like the pictures I saw when I booked the hotel. The staff was amazing and was able to accommodate me and switched me rooms. The new room was much nicer, however the AC did not work and I had to sleep with the window open. I did report the AC ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Loved the location and atmosphere! Great staff and amenities!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Pike/Pine, 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.
