Lake City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lake City
Popular places to visit
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Our pick of the best Lake City Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Historic hotel in downtown Seattle. Room was on the small side, but clean with comfortable mattress and towels. Excellent housekeeping staff made up room daily. Starbucks coffee service in the room. The location is excellent, minutes from Pike Place Market, Space Needle, shopping, restaurants and ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The room had lots of dog hair everywhere! I had to ask housekeeping to vacuum more. It still was fog hair apparent. I think of you have dogs, the rooms should be without carpet or there should be a better contraption used to get the hair up. Also, it was so cold that my thermostat wouldn't warm my ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Great location near tons of restaurants and the Space Needle, arena, museums and monorail to downtown. The room was clean and had good amenities (microwave, fridge, kettle) and upgraded bathroom. Good coffee in the lobby and cute rooftop seating area. Best aspect was the staff -- super friendly and ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
clean room and walking distance to
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
Request was made of the staff that wasn’t fulfilled
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Fast friendly checking check in and out. $40 parking, with some effort and a small stroll we found street parking. Super walkable location!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake City
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Portland Building or National Nordic Museum while you're exploring.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
