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Seattle guides

Sourced, practical guides for staying in downtown Seattle, written by a small host team. 10% off when you book direct.

Bedroom in the Two-Bath 2BR apartment, downtown Seattle
Medical stays

Staying near the First Hill hospitals

Walking distances from downtown Seattle to Virginia Mason, Swedish First Hill and Harborview, the RapidRide G Line, and furnished 2BR stays for patients and families.

Kitchen in the Lumière 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Medical stays

Staying near Fred Hutch and UW Medicine

Where to stay for treatment at Fred Hutch (South Lake Union) or UW Medical Center–Montlake: distances, light rail and bus routes, and furnished 2BR apartments downtown.

Living area of the Lumière 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Walking guide

Walking to Pike Place Market

A walking guide from downtown Seattle and the Convention Center to Pike Place Market: the route, market hours, history, and what to see on the way back uphill.

The Lumière 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Things to do

Rainy-day Seattle: indoor plans from downtown

Indoor things to do in Seattle on a wet day, all reachable from downtown on foot or by monorail: Seattle Art Museum, Central Library, Pike Place Market, MoPOP and Chihuly.

Top-floor living room with downtown Seattle light
Cruise guide

Before and after your Seattle cruise

Staying in downtown Seattle before or after an Alaska cruise: which terminal your line uses, distances to Pier 66 and Pier 91, luggage timing and 2BR apartments for families.

Living room of the Two-Bath 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Family & groups

Seattle with kids and groups

Planning a family or group trip to Seattle? Kid-friendly stops reachable from downtown Seattle, from the Aquarium and the Space Needle to the Museum of Flight and Woodland Park Zoo, plus tips for groups of up to 6.

View over downtown Seattle from the Top-Floor 2BR apartment
Neighborhoods

Seattle neighborhoods for visitors

A visitor's guide to Seattle neighborhoods: downtown, Pike Place, Belltown, Seattle Center and Queen Anne, South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Pioneer Square, the International District and West Seattle, and how to reach each one.

Bedroom in the Lumière 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Getting around

Getting around Seattle without a car

How to get around Seattle without a car from downtown: Link light rail to the airport and stadiums, the Seattle Center Monorail, buses, the Water Taxi and ORCA cards.

Skyline view from the Top-Floor 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Things to do

Things to do in downtown Seattle

The best things to do in downtown Seattle, all on foot, by monorail or by light rail from the Convention Center: Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, the waterfront, museums and more.

Living room of the Lumière 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Itinerary

3 days in Seattle: a walkable itinerary

A 3-day Seattle itinerary built around downtown: Pike Place and the waterfront, Seattle Center and the Space Needle, then Pioneer Square, the International District and Capitol Hill, all without a car.

More: Convention Center walking guide · Medical stays · Events calendar · Game days · Cruise terminals · Parking · Downtown on foot · Free Seattle guide

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