Overlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Microsoft Campus
After visiting Microsoft Campus, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Redmond. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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 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
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 Overlake Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"The nicest budget friendly place we have stayed in Seattle."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Everything was wonderful! Clean rooms, nice staff and service, great location! We enjoyed our stay at Mediterranean Inn!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Love this hotel but I did not enjoy waiting nearly 20 minutes to check in. They need to hire more staff."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"The room was decent but older. The fan they brought us didn’t work then we asked for a working fan the man that handed us the fan knew it was broken but here’s another one lol! Wth! No one answers the phone at the front desk. There was only 1 elevator working and very slow. The sheets were questionable. ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"The person that checked us in was unfriendly and did not provide information about the hotel. There was also an open and used evian water bottle in our room that I had to be asked to take off our bill since we are not the ones that drank it."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Overlake
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
