Highlands Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Highlands
Stay near popular Highlands attractions
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Highlands
Mediterranean Inn
"The hotel was in the midst of renovations during our stay. The roof top balcony is very nice. Staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Great place to say if you’re going to be going on a cruise ship the next day"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Beautiful rooms and views. Food was reasonably priced and delicious! Both the front desk staff and the concierge were excellent. Super convenient for walking to the downtown or water. 10/10 recommend!"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"If rating solely on location I would give it 5+ stars. Right in the middle of everything. The staff at check in are very friendly and the room was very clean. That being said, the hotel itself is quite run down. One of the 2 elevators was broken which made wait times long, sometimes over 10 minutes ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Excellent Great Very clean the staff was helpful Family friendly"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Property was trying to be a boutique hotel and it was very cute but seriously needs some updating. Room furniture was laminated and most of the laminate was worn off or peeling. Elevator took forever to arrive and then it was extremely small. Steps in the lobby were unexpected and hard to carry luggage ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Highlands
Downtown Seattle
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.
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.
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.
