Highlands Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Highlands
Stay near popular Highlands attractions
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
The Paramount Hotel
"We were allowed early check in which was the first time I have been awarded a perk as a ViP hotels . Com guest One of the elevators was out of order the entire time we were there and for one morning the second elevator was not working, but the staff made a very good effort to assist in anything we ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Good"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
The Belltown Inn
"The hotel itself was wonderful. The location is great in terms of proximity to Pike Place Market and downtown. However, it’s located in an area of heavy open drug use on the streets."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"This was once a luxury hotel—last century. It needs updating badly. Bathroom extremely cramped with tired/dirty tile and grout and bubbling wall paper. Decor is tired as well. Check in front desk clerk was efficient but not particularly friendly or welcoming. Checkout front desk clerk was more engaging ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Very good hotel, kind staff, perfect location."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
"This room was not as advertised on Expedia. The pictures and text for this hotel say that there is daily housekeeping. No one ever came during our two-day stay. We asked for fresh towels, they never brought them. Pictures showed many safety grab rails in the shower. There were none. There also is ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Highlands
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 Lumen Field are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
