Downtown Burien Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Downtown Burien
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
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Visit Snoqualmie & Twin Waterfall and an Ancient Forest
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle
Snoqualmie, Twin Falls & Ancient Forest (Transport Included)
Top hotels in Downtown Burien
Mediterranean Inn
"OK, the rooftop to look out from was awesome but the rest of the day was horrible. Could not get into our room every time we left the keys did not work went downstairs to get them reset and it did it again and again over and over also they did not have no breakfast nothing to drink to buy a drink ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"We stayed here before and after our cruise, proximity to port was excellent. Great value stay with very attentive and helpful staff. They set up a care service for transport to the airport that was cheaper than ride share and came exactly on time."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Good location. Easy to get around. Rooms were fine. Some road noise, but to be expected in a city. Restaurant and coffee shop was good."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"The beds were so comfortable and the staff was very friendly."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"Great location"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Burien
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like West Seattle Golf Course and Alki Beach.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
