Your Seattle base can keep you near the waterfront, close to a night out or tucked into a quieter neighborhood. Where to stay in Seattle depends on your trip, from first-time sightseeing to nightlife, so compare what each area is like and how well it connects to the rest of the city.
Choose Downtown or Belltown to stay close to Pike Place Market and the waterfront. Head to Capitol Hill for nights out, pick Queen Anne to wake up by Seattle Center, or settle into Ballard or West Seattle for more of a neighborhood feel. Catching an early flight? Look at hotels near SeaTac.
Browse hotels in Seattle, luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget stays and hotels near Pike Place Market. Each guide explains why a place stands out, and the hotel's own site has the current rates and policies.
Downtown is the simplest base, with Pike Place Market, the waterfront and light rail close by.
Usually not for sights in the city. Light rail links downtown to the airport, and many attractions are walkable or on transit.