West Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Ridge
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.
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.
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 art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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 West Ridge Hotel Deals
The Belltown Inn
"Good location"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Muy común"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
"Enjoyed the hotel a lot. Highly recommend. They were doing some renovations for our stay which disrupted the lobby and restaurant area so I can't fairly rate the ambiance there. Parking garage is tight if you have a large vehicle, but this is downtown Seattle after all. Look forward to staying again, ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Lovely hotel with lots of character and charm. Very spacious room. Great location. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Had an excellent stay. Very nice walking distance to all things downtown Seattle!"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Air conditioning didn’t work. Was able to have window open so it didn’t matter too too much but still an inconvenience."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in West Ridge
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 Pike Place Market 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 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.
