South Seattle Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Greater Duwamish
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Greater Duwamish during your travels in Seattle.
Oxbow Park
Oxbow Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Georgetown Powerplant Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Georgetown Powerplant Museum during your travels in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries 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 Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
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
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Top hotels in South Seattle
The Belltown Inn
"Good location"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Staff was amazing and the location is great. Some of the hotel is a bit outdated but overall very pleased"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Came to Seattle for a wedding. I saw the rate and surrounding area and took a chance and made reservations since I wasnt familar with Seattle. Right on the corner and within walking to shopping and some food locales. The hotel itself is mature... it's kept well however during our stay the lobby was ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Lovely vintage hotel. Very clean and in a great location. Comfy bed and large, well-appointed rooms. My only minor complaint was the front desk attendant could have been friendlier. He barely made eye contact, and grumbled his way through checking us in without so much as a “hello” or “welcome.” ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Dinner was so delicious we went back for breakfast!! It did not disappoint. Dinner is definitely more fine dining but delicious just the same!!!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The hotel is to old and everything in it does not worth the cost at all stay at somewhere else"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Seattle
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.
