Lakeview Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
Houghton Beach Park
After visiting Houghton Beach Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkland. Wander the lakeside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Yarrow Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Kirkland with a trip to Yarrow Bay Marina. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
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
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Lakeview
Mediterranean Inn
"Room was clean and larger than anticipated. The employee who checked us in was extremely helpful and provided us with some helpful dining recommendations. The roof top area provided beautiful views of the city."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Ideally located with terrific staff. During our stay we had a toilet issue and the maintenance person was there within 5 minutes! Coffee in the lobby. Muffins or fruit would have been nice. Nespresso machine is terrible coffee. Save your money and invest in some breakfast items. Very walkable area ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"This place is huge and per staff always busy. Be prepared to wait a minute to check in. It is walkable to south terminal SEA TAC."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Rooms were full of dust."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"The staff were great and the rooms very good. There was only one usable elevator and the second had been out of order for over a month. I don’t recommend the restaurant on property it had nasty wait staff who wanted us to go outside to come in even though there’s a door from the lobby into the restaurant. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"For a hotel of this caliber I was not happy at all. Arrived in room very hot and tv movie channel not working tech arrived opened wall and removed a filter from heating that was completely covered in dust overrun and blamed for circulating air terrible. Tv was not working they had no movies on demand ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeview
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.
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
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 Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
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.
