Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Olympia
Popular places to visit
Olympia Farmers Market
You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Hands On Children's Museum
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
Percival Landing
Percival Landing is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
East Bay Public Plaza
You can find out about the history of Olympia with a visit to East Bay Public Plaza. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
State Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
WET Science Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Olympia Hotel Deals
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
The guests need to be reminded NOT to smoke ANYTHING on the property! It's horrible walking into the elevator and being hit with the smell of marijuana. I couldn't even open my balcony door because someone was smoking dope on one of the balconies! Awful!!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
Great hotel. Remodeling going on so caused parking spots to be limited. Otherwise great experience. Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
TownePlace Suites Olympia
There was a problem with parking: hotel garage was full. Staff just said go and find a space on the street. It would be ok, if they did not advertise valet service. Rooms are cleans and new with
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Friendly staff. Clean hotel. Nice breakfast included
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Everything was awesome.Including Pet friendly thank you
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia
Downtown Historic District
When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Eastside
While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Shankz Black Light Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.
East Bay Drive
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Bay Drive and surrounding area, you can visit Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum.
