Phinney Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Phinney Ridge
Popular places to visit
Woodland Park Zoo
From tiny poison dart frogs to majestic lions, this award-winning zoo in Seattle gives you the opportunity to walk among the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable 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.
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.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Our pick of the best Phinney Ridge Hotel Deals
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Lady at front desk was so pleasant and had no problem checking us in when we arrived early. The room was really clean and comfortable. We are very pleased.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Everything I booked was as expected and described
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Staff was nice, room was clean.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The staff and the room were both great and I recommend a stay here
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Amazing!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
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.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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.
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.
