Seattle with kids and groups

On the waterfront

• Seattle Aquarium, at Pier 59 and Pier 60, with the Ocean Pavilion across Alaskan Way. Check the daily talk schedule on the Aquarium's site.
• Seattle Great Wheel, Pier 57, 1301 Alaskan Way.
• Pike Place Market, above the waterfront, about a 15-minute walk from us. Kids tend to love the fish stalls; go early for smaller crowds.

Seattle Center by monorail

The monorail ride itself is a hit: it runs from Westlake Center, about 7 minutes on foot from us, to Seattle Center in about 2 minutes.

• Space Needle, with the Loupe revolving glass floor.
• Pacific Science Center, hands-on science exhibits at Seattle Center.
• MoPOP, the Museum of Pop Culture, in the building the monorail runs through.
• Chihuly Garden and Glass, best for older kids.

A little farther

• Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N, north of downtown by bus or ride-hail.
• The Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way South, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. per its website, with free parking.
• The Water Taxi to West Seattle from Pier 50, about 10 to 15 minutes; King County says youth 18 and younger ride free.

Rainy-day backup

Seattle weather changes fast. Indoor options: the Aquarium, Pacific Science Center, MoPOP and the Central Library. See rainy-day Seattle.

Tips for groups

• Stay together. Our 2-bedroom apartments sleep up to 6 (Lumière and Two-Bath) or 5 (Top-Floor). Bigger groups and teams can book more than one in the same building.
• Two bathrooms help with families: the Two-Bath 2BR has two full bathrooms.
• Eat in. Every apartment has a full kitchen, and Pike Place Market is a 15-minute walk for groceries. See where to eat near the Convention Center and Pike Place for nights out.
• Laundry on site. Each apartment has an in-unit washer & dryer.
• No car needed. See Seattle without a car.

Book your family base

Choose the Two-Bath 2BR, the Lumière 2BR or the Top-Floor 2BR, all in one downtown Seattle building. Direct bookings have a $300 refundable security deposit hold. Book direct, 10% off: check dates on our booking search or our secure booking site.