Central District Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Central District
Popular places to visit
Madrona Park
Madrona Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Viretta Park
Viretta Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Leschi Park
After visiting Leschi Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Jimi Hendrix Park
Explore the great outdoors at Jimi Hendrix Park, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Seattle Buddhist Temple
After visiting Seattle Buddhist Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Central District
The Paramount Hotel
"We had a great stay. The staff are super nice. The hotel is in a great location and central to all the Seattle highlights. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Great hotel in downtown Seattle that is a short walk to major attractions - Pike Place Market. Space Needle, and the water front. Staff were very friendly and gracious. Clean rooms. They even had free bike rentals if you wanted to use them to get around the city. Otherwise you could walk to a lot ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"The room was clean, the staff was friendly, breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Great location and friendly staff!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"The rooftop scenery was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Like:location, independent bar/ food downstairs, room size, mini fridge, microwave Dislike : too late check in, 4:20pm, Room not ready. Thats just too late. We Did on line check in as requested, Drivers license and credit card added into computer, even tho prepaid, and upon arrival, still presented ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Central District
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 Lumen Field 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 Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.
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.
