Green Lake Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Green Lake
Popular places to visit
Green Lake Park
Follow the scenic walking path around the glacial lake, play basketball or see a play in the Bathhouse theater in north-central Seattle’s beloved park.
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.
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
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Green Lake
The Belltown Inn
"Yes"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"100% recommend staying here. Amazing staff and the room was great !"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Stayed for one night. Front desk was going to offer me a deal for another room. I was already paying $334 for one night. No thanks. Room was big but with dark carpets throughout it looks dirty. Bed comfortable. Basic amenities in the room. Elevator in the tower dirty. Don’t like the adjoining room ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Terrible cleaning services, smelling awful"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"The person that checked us in was unfriendly and did not provide information about the hotel. There was also an open and used evian water bottle in our room that I had to be asked to take off our bill since we are not the ones that drank it."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Green Lake
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.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
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.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
