Rainier Valley Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Rainier Valley
Stay near popular Rainier Valley attractions
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Top hotels in Rainier Valley
Mediterranean Inn
"Clean room, staffs are friendly and helpful and very close to food and the space needle."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
The Belltown Inn
"The staff was amazing! I loved that it was close to most everything in walking distance. The street it was on was definitely one of the streets that had more homeless people around, I know that is not the hotel’s problem as there weren’t any on the property I just wish I had known prior to ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Great location."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"3 stars for 3 star hotel. It is what it is, maybe seen better days? Room was fine but peculiar bathroom situation with poor lighting, no vanity and a door that barely closed. Ok for a short stay, longer would be difficult."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"The staff was helpful and friendly . The rooms were clean and very modernly updated."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Our room was fabulous! Beautiful hotel. Oliver’s was a disappointment. Dinner service was very slow. Food was just ok. We gave them another chance at breakfast. Food was great but service was terrible. Very slow. No requested coffee refills and our waitress seemed to disappear. Had to request our ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Rainier Valley
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle 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 Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
