Columbia City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
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
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
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.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Space Needle Park Tour – Self-Guided Walk
Orcas Island: Whale and Orca Guided Speedboat Tour
Top hotels in Columbia City
Mediterranean Inn
Location is perfect to the arena! Staff super friendly! Super clean!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Great hotel in a great location.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Amazing rooms, staff, and location. Loved the spacious room and awesome breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
My first trip to Seattle. I expected a lot more from this hotel. But I was super disappointed. Parking is difficult at best. A block away. The air conditioning didn’t work at all, I was given a fan. The bathroom is so small you couldn’t turn around. Seems more like a $99 dollar a night kinda of place. ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
No pool but great place and friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful hotel, centrally located and convenient to everything. The light rail, Pike Place Market, the library and numerous restaurants are just blocks away. A wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia City
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Pike/Pine, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
First Hill
Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.
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