Westlake Travel Guide
Seattle
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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 Westlake
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union
Clean room, staff were so courteous! The bar and restaurant were nice and they played the baseball game when requested, also the booths have individual TV’s which is great!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
The Paramount Hotel
The property & room were nicer than what the website showed. If I come back to Seattle I will surely stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Great location, friendly staff. First time in Seattle and it was nice.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Good value for modern room, facilities and great dining options as well as excellent location within walking distance to Pike Place Market.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Staff was very helpful! The room was clean and the bed was awesome. The only small miss was not emptying the previous guest’s garbage bin. There is a fantastic restaurant just around the corner…delicious food…bar and grill.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Perfect and easy!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westlake
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.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
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.
Denny Triangle
If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy Station.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave 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.
Westlake Travel Guide
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Seattle Waterfront
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Seattle Center
- Bellevue Square
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Alki Beach
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Amazon Corporate Headquarters
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Alderwood Mall
- Paramount Theatre
- Microsoft Campus
- Seattle Aquarium
- Northgate Station
- The Boeing Company
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Showbox SoDo
