Columbia City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbia City
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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.
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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries 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
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Our pick of the best Columbia City Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
Rooms do not have microwave or bar but do have small refrigerator. Gym/workout room is very small but adequate. No continental breakfast or free coffee.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Room was good, location is good, walking distance everywhere. The only problem is parking lot, even hotels charge you to park, I had to pay $ 40 for one night.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Staff dressed professionally. All were polite and helpful
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
I love staying here it’s very close to downtown and pike market. Hotel is very clean and the staff and check in process is amazing . For sure always staying here every time I go to Seattle . Only small thing this time was the AC not sure if it was us or the AC unit but cold air was not coming out ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Loved the location and atmosphere! Great staff and amenities!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia City
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center, 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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Pike/Pine, 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.
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.
