Downtown Kirkland Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Kirkland
Popular places to visit
Kirkland Performance Center
You can make plans for a show at Kirkland Performance Center during your stay in Kirkland. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Marina Park
Amble along a crescent of green by the shores of Lake Washington for a scenic lunch spot and watch performances beneath a beautiful pavilion.
Kirkland Urban
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kirkland Urban during your trip to Kirkland.
Peter Kirk Park
Peter Kirk Park is just one of the places to see in Kirkland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Space Needle
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Things to do
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Top hotels in Downtown Kirkland
The Heathman Hotel
Did not eat at the hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Was great!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Clean and comfortable room, lovely and helpful staff. We had a great time staying here and will be back!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent staffs
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Loved it so much we cancelled other reservation and stayed here 2 more nights on our return trip.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Grwat check in, location and staff. Our flight arrived at 8am and we went to the hotel to store the luggage. Theyballowedbus to check in early
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kirkland
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.
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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals 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 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.
