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Visit Seattle, USA

Visit Seattle, USA

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A vibrant modern city in the northwest corner of mainland USA, Seattle enjoys a magnificent natural setting on beautiful Puget Sound.

The city's exciting, modern and some historic buildings are nestled between snow-capped Mount Rainier and the shorelines of Elliott Bay and Lake Washington and reflect its connections to the cutting edge aviation and computer industries.

The Space Needle, SeattleSeattle is famous as the headquarters of Microsoft and Boeing, and is the home of Starbucks — founded here in the 1970s. There's a great public transport system making it easy for visitors to get around the many attractions. Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, the monorail, the bars and cafés of Capitol Hill, the Seattle Art Museum and the Museum of Flight are all worth visiting.

There is also a host of entertainment options including performing arts, theatres, opera, ballet, sport and a great selection of live music.

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Suggested itineraries featuring Seattle

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Seattle, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of Seattle

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    Places near Seattle

    Photos of Seattle

    • North Cascades National Park, Washington State
      North Cascades National Park, Washington State
    • Seattle and Mount Rainier
      Seattle and Mount Rainier
    • Space Needle and Seattle downtown
      Space Needle and Seattle downtown
    • Fish at Pike Place Market, Seattle
      Fish at Pike Place Market, Seattle
    • Pike Place Market, Seattle
      Pike Place Market, Seattle
    • Seattle waterfront
      Seattle waterfront
    • Seattle waterfront
      Seattle waterfront
    • The Space Needle, Seattle
      The Space Needle, Seattle

    Accommodation choices for Seattle

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Seattle. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    • Mayflower Park Hotel

      Mayflower Park Hotel

      Medium

      This historic, independent hotel is a great value option in Seattle. Its location between Seattle Centre and downtown makes it an excellent base from which to explore the city's many attractions.

    • Inn at the market

      Inn at the Market

      First Class

      Occupying a prime position in the popular and vibrant Pike Place Market, this boutique property is the only hotel to boast such a central location in downtown Seattle, offering views over the market and city, waterfront, Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.

    • Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

      Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

      First Class

      Situated across from Seattle Central Library and surrounded by the city's top restaurants, theatres and shops, the 189 rooms and suites are stylishly decorated with flair and all amenities.

    • Hotel Max Seattle

      Hotel Max

      Medium

      Built in the 1920s the Max is situated in downtown Seattle close to many of the city's shops, restaurants and theatres.

    • Edgewater Hotel, Seattle

      Edgewater Hotel

      First Class

      The highly acclaimed Edgewater Hotel holds a prime position on the Seattle waterfront with fantastic views over Puget Sound, just a short stroll from the ferry terminals and downtown.