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.
Woodland Park and Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Park and Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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 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.
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.
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 Phinney Ridge
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful hotel, attentive staff
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent staffs
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Very pleased with our accommodations. Staff was friendly and professional. Location was perfect for our needs. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Very kind staff! Very comfortable room!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Grwat check in, location and staff. Our flight arrived at 8am and we went to the hotel to store the luggage. Theyballowedbus to check in early
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The weather was unseasonably cool and my room felt cold even with adjusting the temperature by the iPad
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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 Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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.
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
