Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Olympia

A lake with a reflection of a large building and trees.
A large government building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.
A park with a large building in the background, surrounded by trees and people.
A theater with a neon sign, a mural, and a staircase.
A theater with a marquee reading "The Center" and a clock on the facade.

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 ฿3,576 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,576
฿4,072 total
29 Nov - 30 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 ...
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 ฿4,175 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
฿4,175
฿4,743 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (348 reviews)
"My one-bedroom suite was very comfortable. There was a nice, large desk for me to work at and a full kitchen. You can enter and exit through multiple doors with your key card, which is helpful if you aren't parked near the lobby. The kitchen and bathroom lights will not work unless you put one of ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 ฿5,003 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,003
฿5,533 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel has a very strong seafood smell from the restaurant which was nauseating but otherwise a nice place."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Little Creek Casino Resort
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 ฿5,877 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿5,877
฿6,625 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,061 reviews)
"Poor elevator , too slow"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St. Dupont WA
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,841
฿3,244 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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. ...
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia

Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia

2 out of 5
400 Lee St Sw Olympia WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,736 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿1,736
฿2,008 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Bonus points because pets stay for free and there's no carpet. All the staff were super friendly and helpful too! But, my non-smoking room smelled of smoke and funk, the sink was backed up, the toilet ran, the parking lot felt a little sketchy, and the TV/cable didn't work."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 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