Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
All Day VIP Pass to Original Selfie Museum Seattle
Top hotels in Phinney Ridge
Mediterranean Inn
The location is great. The transportation service was awesome.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Very unsafe neighborhood and the hotel staff was extremely unhelpful on where a safe place to park my oversized truck. Crazy homeless person chased my truck through the parking area they suggested.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
They offer breakfast for an added fee. The restaurant is expensive. There is no room service. The rooms were okay. The line for check in and out was always a wait. Day or night.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
When we arrived we were shocked that there was no air conditioning in the entire hotel. We got to our room and it was 88 degrees. They said their AC had just gone out which we found hard to believe. Continuing on, they told us to just open our window, we tried and it would not open. They sent someone ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean room, good location.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
4nights stay and One day without room cleaning.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
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.
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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
