Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

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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

An indoor aquarium with wooden beams and a large ship display.

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 ฿4,319 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,319
฿4,904 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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)
"Staff was friendly. Room was large and bed was comfy!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
TownePlace Suites Olympia

TownePlace Suites Olympia

3 out of 5
900 Capitol Way South Olympia WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,306 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,306
฿4,889 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (330 reviews)
"Great for a short stay in this beautiful town. Super convenient"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

TownePlace Suites Olympia
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 ฿6,857 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿6,857
฿7,719 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (1,034 reviews)
"Doesn’t have too much options for parents and adult to spend time when the kids playing in Food option it’s very limited and it’s very expensive"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 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 ฿3,220 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿3,220
฿3,674 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

3 out of 5
4704 Park Center Ave Ne Olympia WA
The price is ฿3,160 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,160
฿3,599 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Little Creek Casino Resort

Little Creek Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
91 W State Route 108 Shelton WA
The price is ฿4,472 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,472
฿4,946 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Little Creek Casino Resort
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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 snow-capped mountain, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

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 Capitol Lake.

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 East Bay Public Plaza.

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

South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Capitol Lake and State Capitol Museum 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