Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Phinney Ridge
Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
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.
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 Phinney Ridge
Mayflower Park Hotel
The staff were wonderful!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Great location! Just a couple blocks from the climate pledge arena. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The rooftop lounge was nice as were the rooms. Overall highly recommend for the price and location. Will definitely be back in the future.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Spent one night for a show. Convient location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
The hotel was clean, the room was clean, staff were very nice!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The room was clean and staff was helpful. The restaurant and the bar sucked and was expensive.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Portland Building or National Nordic Museum while you're exploring.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
