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Best Hotels in Seattle (2026)

Where you stay in Seattle depends on what you want to do. Downtown and the Pike Place Market area are the most convenient for sightseeing on foot: the Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been a landmark since 1924, with an indoor pool, and the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle looks over Elliott Bay and has an outdoor infinity pool. Inn at the Market sits inside Pike Place Market itself, with a guest rooftop deck, and The State Hotel is a boutique option about 90 steps from the market.

On the waterfront, The Edgewater is built over Elliott Bay and is known for its links with The Beatles. Hotel Sorrento, open since 1909 on First Hill, suits travellers who like historic character, and its Fireside Room bar has live piano. For better value, the Mediterranean Inn in Queen Anne and the Belltown Inn have kitchenettes in every room and are within reach of Seattle Center. Belltown and Queen Anne are good bases for the Space Needle and its neighbours, while Capitol Hill suits those who want nightlife close by. Prices rise in summer and when large events are on, so book early for those periods and check parking costs when comparing rates.

8 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Seattle

  1. Fairmont Olympic Hotel Historic luxury hotel, DowntownA downtown landmark since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic fills a city block between Fourth and Fifth Avenues, with 450 rooms, an indoor pool and five places to eat and drink.
  2. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Luxury waterfront hotel, DowntownOn Union Street above the waterfront, the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has Elliott Bay views, Goldfinch Tavern and what it calls the city's only outdoor infinity pool.
  3. Inn at the Market Boutique hotel, Pike Place MarketInn at the Market is a boutique hotel inside Pike Place Market, with rooms looking over Elliott Bay and the city and a guest-only rooftop view deck.

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4. The Edgewater

Waterfront hotel$$$Waterfront

Built over Elliott Bay on the waterfront, The Edgewater has over-water rooms with fireplaces and balconies and is famous for its links with The Beatles.

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5. Hotel Sorrento

Historic boutique hotel$$$First Hill

Open since 1909 on First Hill, Hotel Sorrento is a historic boutique hotel with 76 rooms and suites, the Fireside Room bar and STELLA, a coastal Italian restaurant.

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8. Belltown Inn

Budget hotel$$Belltown

In the heart of Belltown, the Belltown Inn is a value hotel within walking distance of Pike Place Market and the Space Needle, with kitchenettes in every room.

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