Northgate Travel Guide
Seattle
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 Northgate
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Seattle/Northgate
"The room we were in, 241, was very clean, but seemed a bit shabbier than the other rooms we have stayed in on previous trips to this same hotel. Spots on desk chair, dings on furniture, bathroom shower grout repair job kind of messy, tv didn’t work and required the main desk staff to fix problem. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"We only stayed one night but it was great hotel. The roof has beautiful views. Many amenities."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Great location and awesome front desk staff. Loved the water in the lobby and the coffee until noon. If you are leaving at checkout time (11 am) and are in a hurry, I recommend leaving early. The elevator is small and we were on the 3rd floor. Four full elevators passed us by. We finally took our ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"All good. Staff was friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The list of things that were bad is fairly long. 1. The air conditioning didn't work and I was told they were "in the process" of changing over from heating to air conditioning. 2. We did not have hot water in the shower. 3. It was LOUD. There was construction outside starting at 4 am and because ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Love the location. Its central to most things downtown which is super convenient for hitting the stops. Service was great, very helpful and friendly staff. Only issue on the trip was one elevator was down and it was very slow trying to use one elevator. Overall we liked it and would stay again"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northgate
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.
Wallingford
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.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
