The Highlands
Seattle
Visit The Highlands
Popular places to visit
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 Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Top hotels in The Highlands
The Paramount Hotel
Clean room and friendly staff. The place is very accessible to food, shopping and tourists spot.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
They stored my luggage before check-in and after check-out. Nice view of the ocean. They missed one of the room cleanings because of the transition to Marriott. Other than that, everything was good - breakfast, cleaning, staff.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Clean room. Good amenities. Friendly and helpful staff. Great locations
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
The lady at counter to check us in went above and beyond, upgraded us, gave us wine, glasses and snack pack. She was curtious.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, lots of character.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Very nice and clean
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Highlands
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.
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks while you're exploring.
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, East Green Lake Beach and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Meany Hall 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.
The Highlands
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Space Needle
- Seattle Center
- Pike Place Market
- T-Mobile Park
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Bellevue Square
- Alki Beach
- Microsoft Campus
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Paramount Theatre
- Seattle Aquarium
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Museum of Flight
