Columbia City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbia City
Popular places to visit
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
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.
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.
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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
Delicious Donuts & Holiday Cheer: Seattle Food Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Columbia City Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Room spotless, friendly staff, good food
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The Fairmont is a winter wonderland. Just lovely. The room was nice and comfortable. Might be time to upgrade towels and slippers. But aw onderdul
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Better than I expected. Place was clean. Staff were nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Everything was great
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
The room was clean,quiet and nice ! Staff was friendly,but parking rates are extremely expensive. I suggest at least for guests who have been paid for the room lower down amount.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Belltown Inn
Great hotel in walking distance to pike place and downtown. Alas close to the train for a direct airport ride.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia City
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.
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.
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.
