Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Olympia

A lake with a reflection of a large building and trees.
A vibrant mural with various superheroes and comic book characters.
A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone wall, and a blue car parked on the street.
A colorful mural with a tiger, skull, and leaves on a brick wall.
A brick building with the word "HOTEL" painted on the side.

Stay near popular Downtown Olympia attractions

Hands On Children's Museum with a distinctive blue and white sculpture in front.

Hands On Children's Museum

8.2/10 (126 reviews)
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
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Top hotels in Downtown Olympia

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

4 out of 5
415 Capitol Way N Olympia WA
The price is ฿4,089 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿4,089
฿4,647 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Walking distance to everything downtown, ample parking, great breakfast, friendly staff. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
TownePlace Suites Olympia

TownePlace Suites Olympia

3 out of 5
900 Capitol Way South Olympia WA
The price is ฿4,178 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,178
฿4,746 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
"Friendly, helpful staff. My room was spacious and comfortable; the exterior parking was also very convenient if somewhat limited. I believe you can get garage parking, but I didn't need it."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

TownePlace Suites Olympia
Little Creek Casino Resort

Little Creek Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
91 W State Route 108 Shelton WA
The price is ฿5,415 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿5,415
฿5,989 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shelton. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Always a nice place to stay!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Little Creek Casino Resort
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St. Dupont WA
The price is ฿3,008 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿3,008
฿3,434 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dupont. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
"Nice size room good staff enjoyed the stay will definately stay there again!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

3.5 out of 5
20500 Old Highway 99 SW Centralia WA
The price is ฿6,227 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿6,227
฿7,016 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Centralia. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a water park and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family ...
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia

Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia

2 out of 5
400 Lee St Sw Olympia WA
The price is ฿2,005 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,005
฿2,308 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Olympia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Room reeked of cigarettes, every piece of furniture and even the toilet seat had cigarette burns on them. Had to wait almost an hour to get a room. Staff was friendly but other than that would not recommend unless you are tight on money."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia
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Where to stay in Downtown Olympia

Find the best Downtown Olympia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses on a hillside.

Northwest Olympia

Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A forest path surrounded by dense ferns and moss-covered trees.

South Westside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.

A lake surrounded by forested hills and a residential area.

Eastside

While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market.

A neoclassical building with columns, flags, and a clear sky.

South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.

A large government building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.
Photo by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Open Photo by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau

Downtown Historic District

When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Olympia Travel Guide