The Highlands Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit The Highlands
Popular places to visit
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together 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.
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.
Top hotels in The Highlands
Mediterranean Inn
"Hotel was great! Street noise and homeless not so great."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Had a wonderful three-night stay here. It’s in the perfect spot—just a quick 10-minute walk to Pike Place Market and excellent dining options. Parking was super easy, and Melba at the front desk was the absolute sweetest! Will definitely be back next time we are in Seattle."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"Great location"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Certainly not handicap accessible. Stairs from either entrance to get to elevator to rooms. Self Parking was half a block away on a steep hill, parking garage poorly marked and hard to find. Once in garage, no indication of where to park for hotel guests and garage poorly lit, creepy, opens onto ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Valet parking only and it's expensive at $66. Staff was very helpful with other parking suggestions and nearby restaurants to eat at."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"The view of the space needle from our room was beautiful. The room was spacious and clean. The staff and server at the restaurant were helpful and friendly. There were enough choices for breakfast. The airconditioning in our room was loud and ran every few minutes, although we did not check the setting. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Highlands
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.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
