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.
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
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Columbia City Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Hotel is nice but it’s surrounded by unsafe public people. I saw homeless on different areas and drugged citizens, one guy yelled at my husband on a Safaway market for no reason.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
I liked that the bathroom had more than adequate shelf space for our toiletries. The bathroom could use better light (an issue with most hotel bathrooms.) Good location, walking distance to many attractions and many restaurants just around the corner. Nice rooftop bar.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Tv in room didn’t work Transfer to another room changed me for both
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Location was excellent for our needs, and the room was comfortable and clean. There was an easily accessible microwave for communal use on the second floor, and a machine to make more coffee. Only real thing people need to be aware of is that there’s about 10 steps down from reception to get to the ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
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Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
It was a great hotel, clean and in a good location
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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.
