Rainier Valley Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Rainier Valley
Stay near popular Rainier Valley attractions
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Top hotels in Rainier Valley
The Paramount Hotel
"Excellent location if you’d like to walk. Which we did! The staff was excellent very accommodating and professional. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet would stay again in heartbeat. The Front Desk especially was very courteous, thoughtful and generous. Thank you."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Staff were kind and helpful. Check in with text communications was excellent."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
The Belltown Inn
"The Belltown was a perfect one night stay before our cruise. The rooms are clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Everything you could want to go see is within short walking distance. We enjoyed walking down to the water and over the Space Needle. They have a shuttle that will take you ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
"The main areas such as stairs needed to be vacuumed but everything else was wonderful. The staff and location next to the Link station and free 24 hour airport shuttle was the reason we picked this location."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Great place"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
"Great shuttle to airport."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Rainier Valley
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 Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.
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.
