First Hill Travel Guide
Seattle
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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
Whole neighborhood wasnt safe. Several vagrants around. Pot could be smelled everywhere. Hallways outdated and rough looking. Elevator was a nightmare when trying to leave.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Hotel was as described. Reception staff members were the real gems - extremely helpful, bent over backwards to ensure that the needs of the guests were fulfilled.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We called ahead to ask about late check-in, the person who answered seemed uninterested and offered little help. We arrived and the only room that matched our booking was on the 3rd floor with no elevator, she did offer us something else, and then gave us instructions on how to get there. The parking ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Tv didn’t work, air conditioning wasn’t working. wasn’t much space in the rooms. Beds took up 50% of the room. No lock on the bathroom doors. No sitting chair/table. Just a small bedside table inbetween the 2 beds.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Room was clean and well furnished, front desk staff was friendly and very accommodating to our various requests, and the central location in downtown makes it easy to get to most key areas.
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.
