Totem Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Totem Lake
Popular places to visit
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
All Day VIP Pass to Original Selfie Museum Seattle
Top hotels in Totem Lake
Mediterranean Inn
Parking is safe but not with someone who'll park besides your car, plate is A9122427 Washington temporary plate gray f-150. Room are clean and the washroom are nice and newly renovated. Staff are very accommodating and helpful.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Good stay
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
amazing hotel for a great price!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Excellent staff, and an actual restaurant for breakfast, bed was much better than usual. Used the valet parking. Woke up, opened the app for my EV knowing I needed to find a charging station before starting the 200 mile trip home, only to discover that my car had been fully charged over night! ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Staff were friendly and great. I booked only a few days in advance for 1 night to join up with other people and front desk person went out of his way to get our rooms on the same floor and as close together as possible. Great service.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Nice hotel. Clean room. Good location.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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 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.
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.
