Eastlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lake Union
Home to houseboats, seaplanes, sailboats and kayaks, Seattle’s downtown lake is a top place to hang out and enjoy the city’s maritime culture.
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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA
Our pick of the best Eastlake Hotel Deals
Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
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The Paramount Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastlake
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave 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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.