The Highlands Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit The Highlands
Stay near popular The Highlands attractions
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in The Highlands
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Everything was just a short walk away."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"This was an excellent place to stay prior to a cruise. Shuttle service to cruiseport. Restaurants nearby. Very convenient. $70 taxi from airport for 3 of us. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Great little place with wonderful staff!"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Great place to stay. Very central to convention center."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Had an amazing room with such a cool view of the city. It was also right next to everything. It made walking around & exploring so easy."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Where to stay in The Highlands
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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 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.
