Westlake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Westlake
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.
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 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
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Westlake
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union
"We were there for 4 days and they did room service only once. When they did they only made up one of the two beds, did not take away any dirty towels and left us only one new towel. Also, the hotel is very noisy"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Good location"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Staff was amazing and the location is great. Some of the hotel is a bit outdated but overall very pleased"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Came to Seattle for a wedding. I saw the rate and surrounding area and took a chance and made reservations since I wasnt familar with Seattle. Right on the corner and within walking to shopping and some food locales. The hotel itself is mature... it's kept well however during our stay the lobby was ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Lovely vintage hotel. Very clean and in a great location. Comfy bed and large, well-appointed rooms. My only minor complaint was the front desk attendant could have been friendlier. He barely made eye contact, and grumbled his way through checking us in without so much as a “hello” or “welcome.” ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Dinner was so delicious we went back for breakfast!! It did not disappoint. Dinner is definitely more fine dining but delicious just the same!!!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Westlake
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 Pike Place Market 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 Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
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 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.
