Totem Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Totem Lake
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Delicious Donuts & Holiday Cheer: Seattle Food Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
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
Top hotels in Totem Lake
Motel 6 Kirkland, WA - North Kirkland
Clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Clean room | Staff | Breakfast | Business-friendly
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Gorgeous decor, excellent staff, great amenities
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Before choosing to book this hotel I read a few mix reviews about how the rooms are very small..but I’m flying solo so I decided to book it anyways. Came in and was greeted with a smile by the lady behind the counter. She told me it’s self check in and I was able to check in early because there are ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Very Nice.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
This was a great deal for a short vacation getaway.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Totem Lake
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.
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.
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.
