Totem Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Totem Lake
Popular places to visit
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
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.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Climate Pledge Arena
Catch an event at Climate Pledge Arena during your trip to Seattle. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Totem Lake Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"My absolute go-to hotel when I have to stay overnight in Seattle. (My commute is long so when I have after-work activities, it's safest and easiest for me to stay the night.) The rooms are spacious, even the "Petite Queens," and they all have a bathtub/shower, microwave, coffee and tea, and a little ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"This is a fine hotel located within walking distance of many tourist destinations. The staff was so helpful and friendly. The maintenance needs to be improved however. The ice machine on our floor was out of order and we had to go to another floor to get ice. The elevator stopped frequently between ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Nice loxation"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Excellent Breakfast & Dinner(though limited menu) Concierge was great!"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Very good on helping us get around."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Great location. I would stay there again. Super friendly staff."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Totem Lake
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Space Needle and Lumen Field are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
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.
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.
