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 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.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Our pick of the best Phinney Ridge Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
One of the elevators well it was an operative and it took very long time for the other one to arrive
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
A fantastic stay with an unbeatable mix of value, comfort, and location. We found this hotel through Expedia and were really impressed from the moment we arrived. The rooms were well kept, spotless, and the beds were genuinely comfortable — the kind of place where you can actually rest after a long ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Perfy
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Location is key walking distance to everything you need to see, rooms were small restroom smaller.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Loved the location and atmosphere! Great staff and amenities!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phinney Ridge
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.
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 Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail 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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
