North City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Things to do
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Top hotels in North City
The Paramount Hotel
The property & room were nicer than what the website showed. If I come back to Seattle I will surely stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Great location, friendly staff. First time in Seattle and it was nice.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Good value for modern room, facilities and great dining options as well as excellent location within walking distance to Pike Place Market.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Staff was very helpful! The room was clean and the bed was awesome. The only small miss was not emptying the previous guest’s garbage bin. There is a fantastic restaurant just around the corner…delicious food…bar and grill.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Perfect and easy!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Excellent staff, clean rooms, centrally located near downtown. Would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North City
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
University District
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
North City Travel Guide
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- University of Washington
- Seattle Center
- Bellevue Square
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Alki Beach
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Seattle University
- Alderwood Mall
- WaMu Theater
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Showbox SoDo
- T-Mobile USA Headquarters
