Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Olympia

A lake with a reflection of a large building and trees.
A vibrant mural with various superheroes and comic book characters.
A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone wall, and a blue car parked on the street.
A colorful mural with a tiger, skull, and leaves on a brick wall.
A brick building with the word "HOTEL" painted on the side.

Stay near popular Downtown Olympia attractions

Hands On Children's Museum with a distinctive blue and white sculpture in front.

Hands On Children's Museum

8.2/10 (126 reviews)
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
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Top hotels in Downtown Olympia

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

4 out of 5
415 Capitol Way N Olympia WA
The price is ฿4,274 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿4,274
฿4,854 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
TownePlace Suites Olympia

TownePlace Suites Olympia

3 out of 5
900 Capitol Way South Olympia WA
The price is ฿4,344 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿4,344
฿4,932 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
"Very helpful front desk staff Spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

TownePlace Suites Olympia
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St. Dupont WA
The price is ฿3,535 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,535
฿4,033 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dupont. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,617 reviews)
"The check in attendant was very friendly. The room was clean and very large. The breakfast was pretty decent. The pool & hot tub were open 24 hours. It was a very pleasant stay!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

3.5 out of 5
20500 Old Highway 99 SW Centralia WA
The price is ฿6,891 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,891
฿7,757 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Centralia. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a water park and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
"exellent"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Little Creek Casino Resort

Little Creek Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
91 W State Route 108 Shelton WA
The price is ฿4,444 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,444
฿4,915 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shelton. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Very comfortable beds, clean, and just a nice place to lay your head for the night. It was our anniversary and they upgraded us to a suite. It was a nice surprise and spectacular. 💗"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Little Creek Casino Resort
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

3 out of 5
4704 Park Center Ave Ne Olympia WA
The price is ฿3,158 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,158
฿3,597 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
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Where to stay in Downtown Olympia

Find the best Downtown Olympia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses on a hillside.

Northwest Olympia

Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A snow-capped mountain, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

South Westside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Governor's Mansion.

A lake surrounded by forested hills and a residential area.

Eastside

While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market.

A neoclassical building with columns, flags, and a clear sky.

South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.

A large government building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.
Photo by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Open Photo by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau

Downtown Historic District

When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Olympia Travel Guide