First Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Frye Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Neumos
You can make plans for a show at Neumos during your stay in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Saint James Cathedral
Saint James Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Stimson-Green Mansion
Find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Stimson-Green Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Chapel of Saint Ignatius
Find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Chapel of Saint Ignatius. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Gay City Library
Gay City Library 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 theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in First Hill
Mediterranean Inn
That is ok for shower I not like spill wet but I want tub than shower I were feel sore and painful my back. Ouch…….that is all
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was walkable to many of Seattle’s attractions. Room was comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Check in desk was severely understaffed as there was one lady working and a line with about 40 people in it. Hotel is a little outdated but the bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Room was very small and bathroom old but clean. Parking close and lower priced than near by hotels.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Great location for seeing downtown by walking and catching the light rail and monorail. The staff was outstanding.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
We’ve stayed at various Fairmont properties before and have always had great service, so unfortunately this location fell short for us. First, the hotel itself is beautiful, and we were very happy with the room as well as the gym and pool area. However, we were disappointed with the overall service ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Hill
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.
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.
Denny Triangle
If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy Station.
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.
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.
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.
