Bow Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Pike Place Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market and a food lover’s paradise offering a cornucopia of stalls and shops right here in Seattle.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Our pick of the best Bow Lake Hotel Deals
Seattle Airport Marriott
The staff was extremely friendly. gave recommendations
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Cedarbrook Lodge
Great hotel! Friendly, helpful staff. Great food at the restaurant . The grounds are beautiful. Loved our room with the large windows of the beautiful outdoor area. Will absolutely stay here again next visit! Plus- it's a short ride to the airport and they have a 24 hour shuttle service.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport
Complementary shuttle from the airport to the hotel was a dream! Very clean, nice hotel. Would stay again 10/10
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Rooms were clean. Nice hotel. Walking distance to needle. Restaurants and store like CVS or grocery. Felt save. Very colorful place to visit and stay
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
My fiancé and I stayed here for two nights before getting on a cruise. It was perfect when we arrived staff was super friendly and accommodating. Location was great easy access to the port and walkable distance to all of the highlights in Seattle! Places with super clean! I will be honest I was really ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Staff was very kind and professional. The shuttle was very confusing and hard to get to. The rooms while clean was dingy and very out of the way. Not the worst experience but can be improved.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bow Lake
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alki Beach and West Seattle Golf Course.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
