Briarcliff Travel Guide
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls
Top hotels in Briarcliff
The Belltown Inn
"Near to Pike Place"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"We came in for 1 night for a vacation trip leaving next morning. The location was great near the airport and shuttle service to the cruise ship ports. The property is older and needs an little TLC. For the proce i would hope a little nicer property."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Beautiful hotel with fantastic rooftop area. Comfortable bed and spacious room. Very clean bathroom. Excellent desk staff- very helpful with questions about the area. Easy walk to the space needle and Pike Place area. Would definitely stay again when in Seattle and highly recommend."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Exceeded our expectations."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The check in process isn’t as easy as they make it sound. The self check link they text you, and the kiosk in the lobby, doesn’t allow you to fully check in. Therefore, you do have to wait on someone at the front desk to help you get access to your room. We were advised to “come back later” two times ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"It is a decent location and the property took actions to keep guests safe (key-ed elevator access). I think the only thing that I didn’t like was outside of anyone’s control (street walkers and their habits). Absolutely adore that the bathroom had a bidet. Staff were awesome and courteous. Room was ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Briarcliff
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Pike Place Market 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 Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, 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 Neptune Theater 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.
