Totem Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
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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.
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.
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 Totem Lake
Mediterranean Inn
"Staff were great. Location was great."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Very clean and close in walking distance to the market and all restaurants"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"Clean and beautiful with lovely food options, though none of them complimentary. Convenient location and very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Staff was great. No elevators on check in floor which got annoying but it was fine. Air conditioning wasn’t working and room was stifling! Great location and plenty of places to eat and drink. Cheap cruise transport as well."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Cozy bed and amenities are very nice."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Location was great for us. Very clean hotel and the staff was always available and ready to help."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Totem Lake
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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 Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
