Totem Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Totem Lake
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle
Our pick of the best Totem Lake Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Todo estuvo excelente
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Staff was extremely polite. Parking was close. A lot of homeless in the area but luckily nothing happened to our car. Perfect for a one night stay. We were able to walk to everything
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Staff was helpful. Location great for walking to sites. Room was tiny though.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Great location. Great staff. Great rooms. Great service and a great value. Will definitely stay here again when I return to Seattle .
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
the room was clean the staff was frendly and the brakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
