Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Olympia

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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.
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A brick building with the word "HOTEL" painted on the side.

Stay near popular Downtown Olympia attractions

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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 ฿4,423 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,423
฿5,020 total
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location , right downtown, near the water , shops, and restaurants"

Reviewed on 8 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
The price is ฿4,276 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,276
฿4,855 total
1 Oct - 2 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 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 ฿6,809 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿6,809
฿7,664 total
9 Sept - 10 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! (1,032 reviews)
"So fun and crean my Kids loved it"

Reviewed on 7 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 ฿3,197 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿3,197
฿3,648 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. Parking and breakfast was included which is rare now a days"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

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 ฿3,138 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,138
฿3,574 total
1 Oct - 2 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 ฿4,440 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿4,440
฿4,911 total
9 Sept - 10 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Salish Cliffs Golfing is 5 🌟 and the hotel rooms are very nice, clean. The Grille dinner was good too. We will be back"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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South Capitol

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

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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