Central District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Viretta Park is located to the south of the former home of Kurt Cobain, where he died. Nirvana fans gather at the park on the anniversary of Cobain's death (April 5), and to a lesser extent on his birthday (Feb 20), to pay tribute to the musician.

The park's wooden benches, serving as the de facto memorial to Kurt Cobain in Seattle, are covered with graffiti messages to the rock icon. There has been much speculation over the years on whether the name of the park should be changed to "Kurt's Park", due to the late rock icons large fan base.

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Our pick of the best Central District Hotel Deals

Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way Seattle WA
The price is AU$253 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$253
per night
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this historic hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,471 reviews)
Gorgeous vintage hotel. Great service

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is AU$158 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$158
per night
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,899 reviews)
Room was good. Elevators are pretty dirty though.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N Seattle WA
The price is AU$227 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$227
per night
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,788 reviews)
Staff was very kind and helpful, rooms were very clean, excellent water pressure. Couldn't ask for a better location. Within walking distance of the Climate Pledge Arena, the Space Needle, the Armory, as well as the Monorail into Downtown Seattle.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Mediterranean Inn
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
1113 6th Ave Seattle WA
The price is AU$207 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$207
per night
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,419 reviews)
Room is clean. Staff is very nice.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue Seattle WA
The price is AU$184 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$184
per night
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,419 reviews)
The room was clean! Close to everything, and the staff were friendly! The 1/2 off museum pass for this month was awesome!!

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

The Belltown Inn
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St Seattle WA
The price is AU$165 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$165
per night
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,429 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
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Other neighbourhoods around Central District

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First Hill

Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.

First Hill
Pioneer Square showing heritage architecture, city views and street scenes

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.

Pioneer Square
Downtown Seattle featuring street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Seattle
Capitol Hill featuring heritage architecture as well as an individual male

Capitol Hill

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Capitol Hill
Denny Triangle neighborhood.

Denny Triangle

If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy Station.

Denny Triangle
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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.

SoDo


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