First Hill Travel Guide
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Swedish Medical Center
If Swedish Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
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 entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
From Seattle: Visit Snoqualmie Falls and Hike to Twin Falls
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in First Hill
Mediterranean Inn
Good stay. Great location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
It’s a great hotel. No room service? Staff working at the front desk were more interested in your word search puzzles and dealing with me.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Staff doesn’t tell you about the stairs up and down if you’re located in a wing room.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Easy check in, clean rooms. The only complaints I have is that it costs 66.00 to park in the parking lot (they only offer valet parking, there is no free parking) and the shower is one of those walk in showers with no splash guard, so water gets on the bathroom floor. Everything else was great. I ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Eazy check in ez check out
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Room is clean, staff is excellent, location is perfect
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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.
