First Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit First Hill
Popular places to visit
Frye Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Saint James Cathedral
Saint James Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Neumos
You can make plans for a show at Neumos during your stay in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Seattle First Baptist Church
Seattle First Baptist Church is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Stimson-Green Mansion
Find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Stimson-Green Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Gay City Library
Gay City Library is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best First Hill Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"Clean room, staff, and location made it a great place to stay."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"DT is known for cookies on arrival. The FD agents' attitude was poor to say the least. Not helpful at all. When asking about the cookies, she said, you are only staying one night... Since when does that matter? She also told me I needed to move my car from the front parking lot, which was empty, ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Enjoyed my stay"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"The rooms were very nice and the hotel was able to facilitate an earlier check in for some of our party which helped. Paper cups were in the rooms rather than crockery and this for me is a negative, especially when a coffee machine was supplied."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The rooms at this hotel are small. There is no AC but a fan in your room that doesn't really do much! The hotel staff at check in was very nice and helped us check in an iPad in the lobby. At check out the hotel staff was not as friendly. There was no one in the lobby and I approached the counter ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Overall had a great time. If you are parking speak to the desk staff about making sure you get the right rate."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Hill
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Pike Place Market are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
Capitol Hill
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.
