Capitol Hill Travel Guide

Seattle
Capitol Hill featuring heritage architecture as well as an individual male
Experience the leafy green parks, world-class art gallery and electric nightlife of this up-and-coming Seattle neighborhood.

Characterized by a clash of the gritty and the grand, Capitol Hill is fast becoming one of Seattle’s trendiest areas to live. Find elegant turn-of-the-century mansions and pleasant parks with popular museums in the north. The soulful streets of the south side of the neighbourhood are dotted with independent businesses and boast a buzzing nightlife.

The district is filled with charming cafés, shops and bookstores where avid readers can browse away the hours. After dark, the streets become increasingly busy and lively. Join people from all around the city who come here for a fun night out.

Lose hours wandering among the green expanse of Volunteer Park. Climb an old water tower for views of the city and explore the graves of Seattle’s pioneers. The park houses the Seattle Asian Art Museum, an attractive art deco building which displays collections from across different times and cultures. For a quiet place to relax within the neighbourhood, head for Boren Park or Cal Anderson Park.

Wander the shaded streets in the north of the region to admire beautiful private residences. Visit the stone and timber Leary Mansion, built in the early 1900s and open to the public today, for an eye-catching example of the neighbourhood’s stunning architectural style.

Head to the parallel streets of Pike and Pine for shopping, eating and drinking coffee. Browse the bustling Melrose Market for everything from artisan food to eco-friendly fashion. The Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle’s largest independent bookseller, also has its flagship store in the area.

At night, Capitol Hill comes to life with bars and clubs shaped by Seattle’s historic countercultural scene. The neighbourhood’s welcoming nightlife is popular with the city’s LGBT community.

Capitol Hill is right outside Downtown Seattle. Use streetcar or bus services to reach here. A well-connected network of public transportation and pleasant residential streets make the area an ideal base for exploring the rest of Seattle’s sights and attractions, though the neighbourhood itself has plenty to offer for the curious visitor.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Capitol Hill

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is £160 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£160
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,514 reviews)
"An awesome hotel and fantastic staff. My friend and I enjoyed our room and with our minor issues our room had, help came right away and loved being central and convenient would stay here again."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Hyatt Regency Seattle
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 £95 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£95
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,183 reviews)
"Close to airport, clean, breakfast is good, staff is nice, feel at home here"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is £100 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£100
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,384 reviews)
"Nice rooms"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Mediterranean Inn
Mediterranean Inn
3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £124 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£124
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,085 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Mediterranean Inn
The Belltown Inn
The Belltown Inn
2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is £105 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£105
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,216 reviews)
"If you choose to take a care make sure you park in secure parking station ."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

The Belltown Inn
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Bellevue
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Bellevue
3 out of 5
15805 SE 37th St, Bellevue, WA
The price is £93 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£93
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bellevue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,213 reviews)
"I always enjoy my stay at Lakspur Landing. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The property is quiet and the parking is easy. Only suggestion I have is to bring back bar soap in the bathrooms."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Bellevue
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Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Hill

South Lake Union featuring a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(13 area reviews)

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 Corazon, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

South Lake Union
Downtown Seattle showing street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4/5(177 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Seattle
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Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Cinerama.

Belltown
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Central District

While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Seattle Buddhist Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.

Central District
Pioneer Square featuring heritage architecture, central business district 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
Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a city

Lower Queen Anne

While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.

Lower Queen Anne

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