The Highlands
Seattle
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Popular places to visit
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Pike Place Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market and a food lover’s paradise offering a cornucopia of stalls and shops right here in Seattle.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Seattle Kraken Ice Hockey Game at Climate Pledge Arena
Space Needle Park Tour – Self-Guided Walk
Top hotels in The Highlands
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Amazing room, the shower is an oasis, and the aesthetic of the hotel oozes class.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Room was beautiful and spotless, staff very efficient and friendly
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The breakfast was good. Is not a continental buffet style, but order from the caffeteria downstairs. Worth the money if breakfast option was added during booking. $10 per person.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Every single worker we came into contact was wonderful! Extremely pleasant. Ate dinner at Oliver’s and the roasted chicken was delicious! The location is great easy to catch monorail to the center walk to restaurants, cafe, shopping. The elevator is secure the room was clean. Next stay I need a ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
A very nice and comfortable hotel, with very friendly staff. The location is walking distance to many tourist attractions.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
