United States

Seattle

Waterfront, markets and mountains on the horizon.

Why Seattle

A green, waterside city with mountains, islands and national parks close by.

Seattle sits between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Cascade and Olympic mountains on either horizon. The city itself is compact around the waterfront and Pike Place Market, and ferries and scenic drives lead out to islands and national parks.

Pike Place Market: A working market above the waterfront, busiest in the morning.
The Space Needle: Views over the city, the Sound and, on a clear day, Mount Rainier.
Ferries: Short crossings to Bainbridge Island and further across the Sound.
The outdoors: Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks as day or overnight trips.

What travellers often plan

Getting to Seattle, staying and getting around.

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Planning your trip

The practical bits.

Best time to visit: July to September is the driest and sunniest.
Getting around: Link light rail, buses and walking cover the centre.
Suggested length: Three to four days, longer with the parks.

A modern city hotel room with a padded headboard, bedside lamps and a window onto high-rise buildings.

Where to stay

Choosing an area in Seattle.

Downtown and Pike Place: Central, near the market, the waterfront and shopping.
Belltown: Restaurants and bars, walkable to the Space Needle.
South Lake Union: Newer hotels near the lake and the tech district.
Capitol Hill: Lively, with cafés, music venues and independent shops.

A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.

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The Seattle waterfront and its Ferris wheel seen across Elliott Bay.

Getting around

Arriving in Seattle.

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA) is south of the city. Link light rail runs from the airport to downtown, and taxis and pre-arranged cars are available at the terminal.

Link light rail, buses and walking cover the centre.

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When planning matters

Worth sorting out before you go.

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Check entry requirements early: Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
Travel dates make a difference: School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
Plan the arrival, not just the flight: Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
Match the stay to the plan: Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.