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Where to stay in Seattle

The only hotel inside Pike Place Market, with a rooftop deck on the Bay, or a 1927 hotel by Westlake Center.

  1. Inn at the MarketBoutique · Downtown, inside Pike Place Market$$$$
  2. Mayflower Park HotelMid-range · Downtown, at Olive Way and Fourth Avenue$$$$
Standout pick
Inn at the Market · $$$
Easy choice
Mayflower Park Hotel · $$
Best time
Jun–Sep
Ideal stay
2–3 days
Hotel budget
$170–$380 / night

Downtown puts Seattle's market, waterfront and light rail on your doorstep. Our exclusive pick is the only hotel inside Pike Place Market; our accessible pick is a 1927 hotel by Westlake Center. Prices are shown as a level, from $ to $$$$: rates move with the season and the room, so check the live price before you plan.

Inn at the Market

$$$$
Pick no. 1 · The standoutBoutiqueDowntown, inside Pike Place Market

Independent boutique hotel inside Pike Place Market, open since 1986

Photos: Inn at the Market, official website. Shown courtesy of the property.

Seattle's only hotel inside Pike Place Market, with a guest-only rooftop deck over Elliott Bay.

  • Rooftop deck
  • Three restaurants
  • In-room dining
  • Wi-Fi
See prices (official website)Opens the hotel’s official website.

Why we picked it

We would book it to live inside the Market for a few days: coffee on the rooftop deck while the ferries cross Elliott Bay, the stalls before the crowds, and dinner at Café Campagne downstairs. The recent renovation brought the rooms up to date, and a water-view room adds the Olympic Mountains on a clear day. It is still owned by a group of partners, most of them original investors from 1985.

Best for

  • Couples
  • Food lovers
  • First-time visitors
  • Seattle's only hotel located directly inside Pike Place Market, on a cobblestone street
  • A guest-only rooftop deck over the Market, Elliott Bay and the ferries, and rooms with floor-to-ceiling bay windows
  • Café Campagne, Sushi Kashiba and Bacco in the building, with in-room dining from Bacco and Café Campagne

What the hotel offers

As listed on the hotel’s own website.

  • Rooftop deckGuest-only, over Pike Place Market, Elliott Bay and the ferries
  • Three restaurantsCafé Campagne, Sushi Kashiba and Bacco in the building
  • In-room diningBreakfast and lunch from Bacco, evening dishes from Café Campagne
  • Wi-FiComplimentary
  • Air-conditioningIn every room
  • Refrigerator and honor barPlus a Nespresso coffee maker
  • In-room massageArranged through the front desk
  • Gym day passesAt the Seattle Athletic Club, 1.5 blocks away
  • Town carTo and from Sea-Tac, booked through the hotel
  • Salon and shopsShine in the Market Salon and boutiques in the courtyard
  • EV chargingComplimentary for hotel guests
  • Valet parkingFor a fee, in and out; vehicles up to 6'6" high and 18 ft long

Mayflower Park Hotel

$$$$
Pick no. 2 · The easy choiceMid-rangeDowntown, at Olive Way and Fourth Avenue

Historic downtown hotel, open since 1927

Photos: Mayflower Park Hotel, official website. Shown courtesy of the property.

A 1927 downtown hotel steps from Westlake Center and the Monorail, with Oliver's lounge downstairs.

  • Oliver's
  • Breakfast and brunch
  • In-room dining
  • Wi-Fi
See prices (partner link, Trip.com)Official website Opens Trip.com, one of our booking partners.

Why we picked it

We would book it for an easy, car-free Seattle: the light rail from the airport, the Monorail to the Space Needle around the corner, and Pike Place Market a short walk downhill. It is a real piece of the city's history, known for personalized service, and Oliver's downstairs makes breakfast and a late drink simple.

Best for

  • First-time visitors
  • History lovers
  • Travelers without a car
  • A 1927 hotel at the corner of Olive Way and Fourth Avenue, nearing its centennial, with Queen Anne-style rooms
  • Steps from Westlake Center and its Monorail terminal to the Space Needle, and easily reached by light rail
  • Oliver's lounge for breakfast, weekend brunch, happy hour, dinner and in-room dining

What the hotel offers

As listed on the hotel’s own website.

  • Oliver'sLounge and bar with happy hour and handcrafted cocktails
  • Breakfast and brunchBreakfast at Oliver's, brunch on Saturdays and Sundays
  • In-room diningBreakfast, lunch and dinner from Oliver's
  • Wi-FiComplimentary
  • Mini refrigeratorIn every room, with a safe
  • RobesLuxury robes in every room
  • Family roomsTwo-queen rooms for four with a rollaway; cribs available
  • Historic hotelWelcoming guests since 1927
  • Monorail and light railWestlake Center Monorail terminal around the corner; light rail nearby
  • Valet parkingSecure, with full in-and-out privileges

Inn at the Market or Mayflower Park: how to choose

Both are downtown, a few blocks apart: one inside the Market above the water, the other at the transit hub.

Pike Place Market: above the water

Inn at the Market is the only hotel inside the Market, with a guest-only rooftop deck, water-view rooms and three restaurants in the building. Choose it for a couples' trip, for food, and for views of Elliott Bay.

Westlake: the transit hub

Mayflower Park is a 1927 hotel by Westlake Center, with the Monorail around the corner and the light rail to the airport. Choose it for value, for a car-free stay, or with children in a two-queen room.

Planning the rest? Our Seattle travel guide covers the sights, the ferries, the day trips and the rain.

Our Seattle travel guide

Hotels in Seattle: your questions

Where should I stay in Seattle for a first visit?

Downtown, near Pike Place Market: you can walk to the market, the waterfront and the ferries, and take the light rail to the airport. Inn at the Market is inside the Market itself; Mayflower Park is a few blocks up the hill at Westlake Center. Read our Seattle travel guide

How far ahead should I book a hotel in Seattle?

For July and August, the driest and busiest months, book as soon as your dates are fixed, especially for water-view rooms at Inn at the Market. Cruise season and big events also fill downtown hotels.

When is the best time to visit Seattle?

June to September, when the city is dry and sunny; July and August are the driest. From October to May it is grey and drizzly but rarely cold. When to visit Seattle

How do I get from Sea-Tac airport to these hotels?

The Link light rail runs from Sea-Tac to downtown in about 40 minutes, and Mayflower Park is easily reached by light rail. Inn at the Market can book a town car that meets you at baggage claim; by car, the drive takes about 25 minutes from I-5.

Do I need a car in Seattle, and where do I park?

Not in the city: light rail, buses, the Monorail and your feet cover it. Rent a car for Mount Rainier or Olympic. Both hotels offer valet parking with in-and-out privileges; at Inn at the Market, vehicles must be under 6'6" high.

Which of the two hotels suits families?

Mayflower Park: its two-queen rooms sleep four and take a rollaway, and cribs are available, though there are no connecting rooms. Inn at the Market suits couples best: most rooms have one king bed.

Can I book these hotels directly?

Yes. The See prices button under Inn at the Market opens the hotel's official website. For Mayflower Park Hotel it opens Trip.com, one of our booking partners. Both open in a new tab.

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Picked by Kylian Dev. These are editorial picks: no hotel paid to be here, and we never describe a stay we did not make. Facts come from each hotel’s own website; the Trip.com buttons are partner links (how we make money).