Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Downtown Olympia
Downtown Olympia

Popular places to visit

Olympia Farmers Market

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.

Olympia Farmers Market
Hands On Children's Museum

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.

Hands On Children's Museum
Percival Landing

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.

Percival Landing
East Bay Public Plaza

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.

East Bay Public Plaza
State Theater

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.

State Theater
WET Science Center

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.

WET Science Center

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Olympia Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
Olympia Puzzling Adventure
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Our pick of the best Downtown Olympia Hotel Deals

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3 out of 5
621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA
The price is AU$171 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$171
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6/10 (1,045 reviews)
"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

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

4 out of 5
415 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA
The price is AU$201 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$201
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was great although we didn’t get the room that I booked but it was fine. The view from our window was kind of ugly- the roof with the air conditioner right outside the window, but no big deal. Renovations going on down the hall from our room, but it wasn’t a ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
TownePlace Suites Olympia

TownePlace Suites Olympia

3 out of 5
900 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA
The price is AU$233 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$233
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)
"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

TownePlace Suites Olympia
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St., Dupont, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$148 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$148
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Dupont. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,468 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4460 3rd Ave SE, Lacey, WA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$180 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$180
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lacey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,108 reviews)
"We will probably"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

3 out of 5
4704 Park Center Ave Ne, Olympia, WA
The price is AU$155 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$155
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Had an early medical appointment and hotel was ideal for staying close to where I needed to go."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia

Olympia which includes a pond and a garden

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.

Downtown Historic District
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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.

Eastside
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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol
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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.

Northwest Olympia
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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.

South Westside
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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.

East Bay Drive

Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

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