South Seattle Travel Guide

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Seattle downtown skyline sunset from Dr. Jose Rizal or 12th Avenue South Bridge
Seattle downtown skyline sunset from Dr. Jose Rizal or 12th Avenue South Bridge
The boiler room at the Steam Plant offers an eerie glimpse into early 20th-century working conditions. Oil (and later coal) was fed into 16 giant boilers to produce the steam required to turn the Curtis Steam Turbines in the room next door. The Georgetown Steam Plant was built in 1906 to provide power for Seattle's streetcars, the city of Georgetown, and the Seattle-Tacoma Railway. Although the turbines were state-of-the art for their time, the technology was advancing so quickly that the plant became outdated within 10 years. It was soon relegated to secondary status and was used occasionally through the 1970s during droughts and to meet peak power demand. Today, the nearly-complete plant is operated as a free museum and is open to the public the second Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm.
These control panels monitored the Curtis Steam Turbines installed in 1906 and 1907. Although the turbines were state-of-the art for their time, the technology was advancing so quickly that the plant became outdated within a decade. It was soon relegated to secondary status and was used occasionally through the 1970s during droughts and to meet peak power demand. Today, the nearly-complete plant is operated as a free museum and is open to the public the second Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm.
Fantastic little place, opened by designer Timothy De Clue. Eclectic mix of vintage and decorative for the home. Some great items all price points. A place you want to come back to as soon as you can afford to.

Our pick of the best South Seattle Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
1113 6th Ave Seattle WA
The price is AU$199 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$199
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,315 reviews)
Great room, clean, excellent friendly service at the front desk

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street SeaTac WA
The price is AU$141 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$141
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,495 reviews)
A great experience! Comfortable beds and delicious breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way Seattle WA
The price is AU$255 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$255
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,441 reviews)
We enjoyed our two night stay at the Mayflower Park Hotel. The room and common spaces were clean and the bed comfortable. We had city views from the windows, which we enjoyed while drinking the complementary coffee each morning. The hotel is within walking distance of Pikes Place Market, many restaurants, ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

5 out of 5
411 University St Seattle WA
The price is AU$524 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$524
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seattle. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,536 reviews)
Location is amazing...close to great restaurants, Pike Place Market and Lumen Field...and the lobby bar is one of the most happening places in Seattle.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St Seattle WA
The price is AU$166 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$166
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,324 reviews)
The front desk attendant specially Kumar very accommodating almost everyone is Kumar was excellent attendant or receptionist but he really handle me patiently I really giving him 2 thumbs up Appreciate him & the rest of the crew of the hotel

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way Seattle WA
The price is AU$164 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$164
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,014 reviews)
Friendly, professional, attentive, staff extremely clean. We will be back! The only issue we had was the outlet didn’t work near the sink. The GFI was bad, so couldn’t blow dry or curl my hair, but was able to improvise.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
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Lighttrails of the I-90 coming out of Safeco. #LifeAtExpedia

Industrial District

While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.

Industrial District
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SoDo

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.

SoDo
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Central District

While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Edwin Pratt Park and Fine Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.

Central District
Pioneer Square showing heritage architecture, city views and street scenes

Pioneer Square

Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.

Pioneer Square
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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.

First Hill
West Seattle

West Seattle

4/5(3 area reviews)

West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alki Beach and West Seattle Golf Course.

West Seattle

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