Montlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Our pick of the best Montlake Hotel Deals
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Amazing room, the shower is an oasis, and the aesthetic of the hotel oozes class.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean room, helpful and nice staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
The staff was great and we had a great room! It’s close enough for everything and great service
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Every single worker we came into contact was wonderful! Extremely pleasant. Ate dinner at Oliver’s and the roasted chicken was delicious! The location is great easy to catch monorail to the center walk to restaurants, cafe, shopping. The elevator is secure the room was clean. Next stay I need a ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The room is tiny! The neighborhood is convenient but it did not seem like the best neighborhood in the city
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Montlake
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
