West Seattle Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Alki Beach
A long stretch of golden sand to the west of Seattle. Head to this beautiful spot to escape the crowds of the city and enjoy good food, sunshine and a fun day out.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Alki Beach Park
Alki Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seacrest Park
Seacrest Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Alki Point Lighthouse
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Alki Point Lighthouse in Seattle. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in West Seattle
The Belltown Inn
"Perfect pre-cruise hotel in Seattle. They arrange a shuttle service to the pier at reasonable prices."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Great people... nice property"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Helpful staff. Made stay easy"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The air conditioning wasn’t turned on yet in the room. Hotel staff gave us a fan. The location is quite noisy due to frequent noise from emergency vehicles."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mayflower. It is like stepping back in time. The entire place is very well maintained. Our room at 2 bathrooms which I thought was amazing. It is very conveniently located and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Amazing place to stay and location was incredible. Staff was top notch. Very highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Seattle
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 Lumen Field 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 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.
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.
