Seattle is a hilly waterfront city of about 737,000 people between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, known for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, its coffee and tech culture, ferries and views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.
Accommodation overview
Seattle hotels cluster in a handful of walkable districts. Downtown, around Pike Place Market, Westlake and the Convention Center, holds the largest group of luxury and full-service hotels and is served by Link light rail at Westlake and University Street stations. Belltown, just north, adds boutique and budget options close to the waterfront and restaurants, and Pioneer Square and the International District to the south suit visitors going to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park and the cruise terminals, with several newer hotels and a historic hostel. South Lake Union, home to Amazon and the Museum of History and Industry, has extended-stay and design hotels linked by the South Lake Union streetcar. Lower Queen Anne and Seattle Center place visitors near the Space Needle, MoPOP and the Climate Pledge Arena, while Capitol Hill and First Hill offer a more local nightlife-oriented base. The University District near the University of Washington has mid-range and suite hotels on the Link light rail line, and Fremont and Ballard have a small number of independent hotels and hostels in neighborhood settings. Near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the SeaTac strip along International Boulevard offers lower rates and free airport shuttles, with Link light rail connecting the airport to downtown in about 40 minutes. Summer, especially July to September, and cruise-ship days (Alaska sailings from late April to September) are the peak periods, and winter rates are usually the lowest.
- Budget
- $35-$150 per night (hostel dorm beds and private rooms, and older motor inns and airport-area hotels), plus lodging taxes
- Mid-range
- $130-$350 per night for most chain and boutique hotels in downtown, South Lake Union, Pioneer Square and the University District, plus lodging taxes and any resort or destination fee
- Luxury
- $250-$1,000+ per night at the Four Seasons, Fairmont Olympic, Inn at the Market, Lotte Hotel and similar properties, before taxes and fees
- Where to stay
- Downtown or Pike Place Market for first-time visitors using Link light rail; South Lake Union or Lower Queen Anne for Seattle Center and the Space Needle; Pioneer Square for sports events and cruise departures; SeaTac for early flights.
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Ace Hotel Seattle
Ace Hotel Seattle is a budget accommodation in Belltown, Seattle, at 2423 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Belltown Inn is a budget accommodation in Belltown, Seattle, at 2301 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Ballard Inn is a budget accommodation in Ballard, Seattle, at 5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle - Sea-Tac Airport is a budget accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 19621 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comGreen Tortoise Hostel Seattle
Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle is a hostel accommodation in Pike Place Market, Seattle, at 1525 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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HI Seattle at the American Hotel is a hostel accommodation in International District, Seattle, at 520 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hotel Hotel Hostel is a hostel accommodation in Fremont, Seattle, at 3515 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1101 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1100 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Kimpton Palladian Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Belltown, Seattle, at 2000 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Kimpton Alexis Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1007 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hotel Andra is a mid-range accommodation in Belltown, Seattle, at 2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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The Westin Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Sheraton Grand Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hyatt Regency Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hilton Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1301 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Seattle Marriott Waterfront is a mid-range accommodation in Waterfront, Seattle, at 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Renaissance Seattle Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 515 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1113 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Motif Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Mayflower Park Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 405 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Executive Hotel Pacific is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 400 Spring St, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Warwick Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Belltown, Seattle, at 401 Lenora St, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hotel Theodore is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1531 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Staypineapple Hotel Five is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 2200 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Staypineapple Maxwell Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, at 300 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Staypineapple Mediterranean Inn is a mid-range accommodation in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, at 425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown
The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown is a mid-range accommodation in Belltown, Seattle, at 2215 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comEmbassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square is a mid-range accommodation in Pioneer Square, Seattle, at 255 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comCourtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square is a mid-range accommodation in Pioneer Square, Seattle, at 612 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comBest Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown is a mid-range accommodation in Pioneer Square, Seattle, at 77 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square is a mid-range accommodation in Pioneer Square, Seattle, at 201 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Populus Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Pioneer Square, Seattle, at 107 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle Stadium is a mid-range accommodation in SoDo, Seattle, at 1046 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comHampton Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 700 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1821 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Convention Center Pike Street is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1011 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Moxy Seattle Downtown is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1016 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown is a mid-range accommodation in South Lake Union, Seattle, at 110 6th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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citizenM Seattle South Lake Union is a mid-range accommodation in South Lake Union, Seattle, at 201 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comCourtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union is a mid-range accommodation in South Lake Union, Seattle, at 925 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comResidence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union is a mid-range accommodation in South Lake Union, Seattle, at 800 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union is a mid-range accommodation in South Lake Union, Seattle, at 1000 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown is a mid-range accommodation in South Lake Union, Seattle, at 201 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle Lake Union is a mid-range accommodation in South Lake Union, Seattle, at 1150 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle Broadway is a mid-range accommodation in Capitol Hill, Seattle, at 1100 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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The Charter Hotel Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1610 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hotel Ballard is a mid-range accommodation in Ballard, Seattle, at 5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Staybridge Suites Seattle - Fremont is a mid-range accommodation in Fremont, Seattle, at 3601 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Graduate Seattle is a mid-range accommodation in University District, Seattle, at 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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University Inn is a mid-range accommodation in University District, Seattle, at 4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Watertown Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in University District, Seattle, at 4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comResidence Inn by Marriott Seattle University District
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle University District is a mid-range accommodation in University District, Seattle, at 4501 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Silver Cloud Inn Seattle University District is a mid-range accommodation in University District, Seattle, at 5036 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center is a mid-range accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 17620 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Aloft Seattle Sea-Tac Airport is a mid-range accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 18220 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport is a mid-range accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 15920 W Valley Hwy, Tukwila, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport is a mid-range accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 18850 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Area is a mid-range accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 16038 West Valley Rd, Tukwila, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Seattle Airport Marriott is a mid-range accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 3201 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport is a mid-range accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 18740 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Edgewater
The Edgewater is a luxury accommodation in Waterfront, Seattle, at 2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comInn at the Market
Inn at the Market is a luxury accommodation in Pike Place Market, Seattle, at 86 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Thompson Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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W Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1112 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Grand Hyatt Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 721 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hotel 1000 is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1000 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comLotte Hotel Seattle
Lotte Hotel Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Hotel Sorrento is a luxury accommodation in First Hill, Seattle, at 900 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comCedarbrook Lodge
Cedarbrook Lodge is a luxury accommodation in SeaTac, Seattle, at 18525 36th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Downtown
Pike Place Market, the waterfront, Westlake Center and the Convention Center; the largest concentration of luxury and full-service hotels, with Link light rail at Westlake and University Street.
Best for: All travelers
Belltown
Restaurants, bars and music venues a short walk north of Pike Place Market, with boutique and budget hotels.
Best for: All travelers
Pioneer Square
Seattle's historic district beside Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, with newer hotels, the International District and Link light rail nearby.
Best for: All travelers
South Lake Union
Tech campus district with MOHAI, Lake Union and many extended-stay and design hotels on the South Lake Union streetcar.
Best for: All travelers
Lower Queen Anne and Seattle Center
Space Needle, MoPOP, Pacific Science Center and Climate Pledge Arena, with mid-range hotels around the campus.
Best for: All travelers
Capitol Hill and First Hill
Local nightlife, cafes and Link light rail at Capitol Hill station, with a few hotels along Broadway and Madison Street.
Best for: All travelers
University District
University of Washington, the Burke Museum and the Ave, with mid-range and suite hotels and a Link light rail station.
Best for: All travelers
Fremont and Ballard
Independent neighborhoods north of the ship canal with breweries, the Ballard Locks and a few boutique hotels and hostels.
Best for: All travelers
SeaTac and Airport
International Boulevard hotels with free airport shuttles, lower rates and Link light rail to downtown.
Best for: All travelers
Waterfront
Alaskan Way piers with the Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Great Wheel and the Edgewater and Marriott Waterfront hotels.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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The Edgewater is a luxury accommodation in Waterfront, Seattle, at 2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
Check rates on Booking.comInn at the Market
Inn at the Market is a luxury accommodation in Pike Place Market, Seattle, at 86 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Thompson Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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W Seattle is a luxury accommodation in Downtown, Seattle, at 1112 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; guests can verify current rates and booking details at the property website.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Add Seattle lodging taxes to every rate: the combined state and local lodging tax is reported at about 15.7% in 2026, and some guides list a temporary higher rate for the 2026 World Cup period, so check the Washington Department of Revenue lodging rate flyer or the final booking total.
Many large downtown hotels charge an additional Tourism Improvement Area assessment of about 2.3% of the room rate, which is separate from state and local taxes; the US FTC rule requires mandatory fees to appear in the displayed price.
Expect summer (July to September) and Alaska cruise-ship departure days to push downtown and Pioneer Square rates up sharply; Saturday sailings from Pier 66 and Pier 91 are especially busy, so book several months ahead.
Hotel parking in downtown Seattle commonly costs $40-$65 per night, so solo travelers arriving by plane can skip it and ride Link light rail from SEA to Westlake or University Street station for a flat fare of about $3.
Check the event calendar for Seahawks, Mariners and Kraken games, Climate Pledge Arena concerts and Convention Center conferences, which raise rates around Pioneer Square, Belltown and Downtown.
For solo budget travel, book a private room or dorm bed at Green Tortoise Hostel (+1 206-340-1222, greentortoise.net) near Pike Place Market or HI Seattle at the American Hotel (hiusa.org) in the International District; both are walkable to Link light rail.
Airport hotels along International Boulevard in SeaTac often include a free 24-hour airport shuttle and are much cheaper than downtown, but they are about 40 minutes by light rail from the city center, so they suit early flights rather than sightseeing.
Many Seattle hotels allow free cancellation up to 24-72 hours before arrival on flexible rates; confirm the policy on the hotel website or by phone before paying a non-refundable discount rate.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.