Visit Totem Lake
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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Seattle Ghost Tour: Sins of Sinister Shadows
2-Hour Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour
Seattle Space Needle Skyline App Guided Tour
Top hotels in Totem Lake
Motel 6 Kirkland, WA - North Kirkland
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Totem Lake
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.
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.
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.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave 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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.