East Lake Hills Travel Guide
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
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.
Climate Pledge Arena
Catch an event at Climate Pledge Arena during your trip to Seattle. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in East Lake Hills
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"I loved the hotel. My boyfriend is in a wheelchair and even though we were able to stay in non accessible rooms, they made the entire stay mostly accessible. The only problem was they were down to one elevator and with a lot of foot traffic that means it was more difficult to get to our room and ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Belltown Inn
"The hotel is at convenient location, not too far from the pike, Seattle needle and Amazon sphere. All walking distance. The hotel even offer free bike to use. Highly recommended. The room is very clean and smoke free."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"The room was clean, the staff was friendly, breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"We were upgraded to a corner suite which was excellent. Room cleaning was daily and we didn’t need to request it which seems to have become the norm since the pandemic. Everything was wonderful except that when we had them hold our bags after we checked out the bell staff was suddenly not helpful ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"The roof top had patio chairs and tables where you could view the city and waterway."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Lake Hills
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 Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.
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 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.
