SoDo Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
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.
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 SoDo
The Belltown Inn
"Clean room. Friendly staff. It was an adequate place to stay."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Hydraulic fluid smell permented the hallways from the elevator shafts."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Great location in downtown. Easy access to the stadiums"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Lovely hotel with lots of character and charm. Very spacious room. Great location. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"This isn't the first time I've stayed at the Executive. However, room 609 is extremely small, especially the bathroom. There was barely enough room to sit on the toilet, and there is no vanity for toiletries. That said, the hotel staff are very friendly and helpful, and the location is excellent. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in SoDo
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.
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 Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, 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.
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