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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Totem Lake Hotel Deals
Motel 6 Kirkland, WA - North Kirkland
Staff
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The rooms view and bed are the whole reason we stayed. So comfy never wanted to leave!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Clean room and friendly staff. The place is very accessible to food, shopping and tourists spot.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Clean room. Clean towels daily. Friendly staff. Good location to attractions
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
The lady at counter to check us in went above and beyond, upgraded us, gave us wine, glasses and snack pack. She was curtious.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, lots of character.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Totem Lake
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.
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.
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, East Green Lake Beach and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
