Fremont Travel Guide

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Fremont
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Fremont

Visit a neighbourhood that calls itself the Centre of the Universe, a claim you might come to believe after wandering its colourful streets.

Fremont is a bohemian neighborhood, popular among artists, writers and other creative types. The district buzzes with regular festivals and the community is known for its passionate love of the arts and for embracing the peculiar. Soak up the offbeat atmosphere in an independent coffee shop or simply roam the streets to discover strange sights such as angry trolls and abandoned rocket ships.

The district first grew as an industrial settlement of manual laborers before taking on new life in the 1960s as an artistic community of countercultural thinkers. With the West Coast tech boom of the 2000s, the neighborhood redefined itself once again and is now one of the city’s coolest districts.

Visit the Fremont TrollOpens in a new window, a hulking 2-ton (1.8-tonne) sculpture that sits beneath the Aurora Bridge. Explore the area to find other curious sights like the Center of the Universe sign, which points to various other destinations around the world. The area also contains a bronze Statue of Lenin and the unusual Fremont Rocket, a striking public art installation made from the fuselage of a retro spacecraft.

Head to Fremont on the first Friday of each month to join an art walk, where locals and tourists wander around galleries and shops together. The neighborhood also hosts outdoor markets every Sunday and year-round festivals such as the Zombie Walk, the Moisture Festival and Music in the Sculpture Garden.

Look for independent cafés with their own roasteries on Fremont's leafy streets as well as busy bars that offer dozens of limited edition craft beers. Foodies can choose between Korean, Creole and Chinese dishes as well as sandwich bars selling lunches and snacks made from ethically sourced ingredients.

Fremont is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Union, just across the water from the neighborhood of Queen Anne and beside the iconic lake crossing Fremont BridgeOpens in a new window. Buses run from Downtown Seattle to several stops throughout Fremont. Once here, stroll around its colorful streets to experience its laid-back, creative atmosphere.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Fremont

Hotel Hotel Hostel

Hotel Hotel Hostel

2.5 out of 5
3515 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, WA
The price is ฿2,998 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,998
฿3,469 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"Bed comfort is important for me. I slept well. I prefer in-room bathrooms, but this wasn’t too bad. The one thing I would recommend is either to notify guests to bring their own soap or provide a small travel soap on the sink in each room. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Hotel Hostel
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is ฿5,461 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,461
฿6,444 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,689 reviews)
"Ease of registration, pleasant staff, cleanliness of room."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is ฿5,819 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,819
฿6,866 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,521 reviews)
"Perfect spot . Everything is within walking distance. The valet parking is affordable and a Great feature. I'd come back this hotel for future stays. Staff was wonderful and helpful. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA
The price is ฿3,511 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,511
฿4,015 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,772 reviews)
"The staff is terrific and courteous!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is ฿8,322 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,322
฿9,820 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,428 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. The beds were very comfortable. Room was clean. We were close to the elevator which I thought would be an issue with noise but we really didn’t hear anything. It’s on the expensive side but I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is ฿6,469 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,469
฿7,633 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,532 reviews)
"This modern facility is quaint with a friendly staff & a killer breakfast buffet option. Rooms are small but comfortable with new technology. Location is perfect for strolling on Alaskan Way for food & shopping options."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Fremont

Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city

Queen Anne

Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.

Queen Anne
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Wallingford

3/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.

Wallingford
South Lake Union featuring a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(13 area reviews)

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

South Lake Union
Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a city

Lower Queen Anne

While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.

Lower Queen Anne
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University District

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater 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.

University District
Capitol Hill featuring heritage architecture as well as an individual male

Capitol Hill

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave 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.

Capitol Hill

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