Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Phinney Ridge
Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
Woodland Park and Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Park and Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
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.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Things to do
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
All Day VIP Pass to Original Selfie Museum Seattle
Top hotels in Phinney Ridge
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The breakfast was good. Is not a continental buffet style, but order from the caffeteria downstairs. Worth the money if breakfast option was added during booking. $10 per person.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Everything was awesome! Loved it there!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Very good experiamce very clean amd friendly
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room and great location
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
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.
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.
