Totem Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Totem Lake
Stay near popular Totem Lake 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
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Top hotels in Totem Lake
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Our room was small, very little space to even store our luggage. My friend paid the same as I did and she had a suite with a separate living room, two baths and two beds. One of the two elevators was broken. There is very little space to sit anywhere and relax and the furniture is tired and run down ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Mediterranean Inn
The Belltown Inn
The Paramount Hotel
"I had a good stay for a weekend trip. Everything was comfortable."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"The hotel is conveniently located, with dining and shopping options within walking distance. The service is excellent, and the room is clean, comfortable, and very quiet."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The staff at the reception desk are very helpful in checking us in. The room is spacious and clean, but the washroom is a bit tiny. I love the coffee and tea, and a welcome water bottle provided is much appreciated."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Totem Lake
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.
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.
