Overlake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Overlake
Popular places to visit
Microsoft Campus
After visiting Microsoft Campus, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Redmond. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls
All Day VIP Pass to Original Selfie Museum Seattle
Top hotels in Overlake
The Belltown Inn
"Great place"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Perfect"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Shampoo dispenser and body wash in small and sticky bottles hard to used, small fridge cannot close."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"The history of the hotel is really interesting and was evident in the furnishings which, while worn, were good quality. The restaurant was also convenient and beautifully decorated albeit a bit pricey. The location was the real draw- between the light rail and Pike Place, it was a great spot to be ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"the location is centric. hotel is clean all the time and they have friendly staff."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"We enjoyed the stay here. There were not enough wall plugs, and no counter space in the bathroom, but we made it work. Beds were very clean and comfortable and the shower was nice. Pretty convenient location as well. I like the feel of the older buildings, and this one was built in 1928. Too bad ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Overlake
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.
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 Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
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 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.
