Rainier Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rainier Valley
Stay near popular Rainier Valley attractions
Activities
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Our pick of the best Rainier Valley Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Overall, the stay at the Mayflower Park Hotel was nice. The room was clean and quiet. One of the elevators was down for the hotel so there were 12 floors of people that had to wait for one elevator, which was awful. The staff was pleasant and helpful, and the breakfast at the hotel restaurant was ..."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"The staff was excellent!!! They were helpful and friendly. Hotel is just a hotel. Nothing special except that they do keep it well maintained. The open drug use is scary. Lots of homeless people using drugs. Needless to say, we won’t come back to Seattle. It’s not confined to this area. It was everywhere ..."
Reviewed on 31 July 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Clean room. Great staff."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"This was a very nice place to stay the day before we boarded our cruise to Alaska. We were able to schedule through the hotel transportation from the airport to the hotel and then the next morning transportation to the port to get on our cruise. It was convenient to walk to stores and restaurants. ..."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Our guide on where to stay in Rainier Valley
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
