South Lake Union Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Lake Union showing a bay or harbour, boating and a coastal town
South Lake Union which includes a marina and a lake or waterhole
South Lake Union showing aircraft and a bay or harbour
South Lake Union featuring cycling and a bay or harbour as well as an individual female
South Lake Union showing aircraft, general coastal views and a city

Techies, rejoice! Oh, and if you’re a foodie, kayaker or history buff, you can join in the chorus, too, because South Lake Union has it all.

It’s not the biggest, land-wise, but the South Lake Union neighbourhood packs a serious punch. Amazon, the online U.S. shopping giant, has its headquarters in South Lake Union, and the ‘hood has evolved to meet the energetic techies’ needs. In addition to heaps of restaurants, pubs and shops to keep you busy, you can pop into the Museum of History and Industry or rent a boat from the Centre for Wooden Boats and spend some time paddling across Lake Union.


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Activities


Our pick of the best South Lake Union Hotel Deals

citizenM Seattle South Lake Union

citizenM Seattle South Lake Union

4 out of 5
201 Westlake Avenue North Seattle WA
The price is AU$172 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$172
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,972 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

citizenM Seattle South Lake Union
Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle By The Space Needle

Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle By The Space Needle

2 out of 5
200 6th Ave N Seattle WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$111 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$111
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,129 reviews)
Good clean rooms and bathrooms with working plumbing. Wall sound insulation is old. Need to accept ambient noise. Room heating is loud.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle By The Space Needle
Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

3 out of 5
201 Fifth Avenue North Seattle WA
The price is AU$259 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$259
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,986 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful staff. Complimentary breakfast spread was a huge plus for our family. Location of hotel was within walking distance from most attractions. Will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown
Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

3 out of 5
110 6th Ave N Seattle WA
The price is AU$214 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$214
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,614 reviews)
This was a nice hotel for the price. Love the secure parking and staff were very nice, especially the people doing the complimentary breakfast. The room was clean and had what was needed. The only thing i would say they need to change is their pillows. I normally bring my own but forgot. The pillows ...

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown
Level Seattle Downtown - South Lake Union

Level Seattle Downtown - South Lake Union

3.5 out of 5
110 BOREN AVENUE N. Seattle WA
The price is AU$388 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$388
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 hot tubs and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,199 reviews)
The staff, the pool , the cleanlinessand the amenities were amazing. Five stars

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Level Seattle Downtown - South Lake Union
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center

2.5 out of 5
226 7th Ave N Seattle WA
The price is AU$164 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$164
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,323 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around South Lake Union

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Denny Triangle

If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy Station.

Denny Triangle
Capitol Hill featuring heritage architecture as well as an individual male

Capitol Hill

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Broadway 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.

Capitol Hill
Kerry Park which includes landscape views, a city and mountains

Lower Queen Anne

While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Seattle Center and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.

Lower Queen Anne
Belltown which includes street scenes

Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.

Belltown
Downtown Seattle featuring street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Seattle
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First Hill

Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.

First Hill


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