Top things to do near The Westin Seattle
The Westin Seattle sits at 1900 5th Ave in downtown Seattle, within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market, Westlake Center, the convention center, and the waterfront. Top things to do nearby include visiting Pike Place Market, taking the Monorail to the Space Needle/Seattle Center, walking the central waterfront to the Seattle Aquarium, and shopping at Westlake and Nordstrom.
In this guide
Pike Place Market and the Waterfront
Pike Place Market is a 5–10 minute walk from the hotel and is one of the most visited downtown attractions. Stroll the market stalls, watch fishmongers, and find local food and crafts.
Continue down to the central waterfront to visit the Seattle Aquarium, ride the Seattle Great Wheel, or book a boat tour or ferry at the Pier area. The waterfront is generally reachable on foot from the hotel within about 10–20 minutes depending on your route and pace.
- Pike Place Market — fresh produce, small vendors, and eateries
- Seattle Aquarium — marine exhibits on the waterfront
- Seattle Great Wheel and Pier attractions
- Ferry terminal for walk-on ferries (Bainbridge Island and others)
| Attraction | Typical walk time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Pike Place Market | 5–10 minutes |
| Seattle Aquarium | 10–20 minutes |
| Ferry terminal (walk-on ferries) | About 20 minutes |
Seattle Center and the Space Needle
Seattle Center — home to the Space Needle, MoPOP, and Chihuly Garden and Glass — is within about 1–2 miles of the hotel. The Seattle Monorail station is two blocks north of the hotel and provides a quick ride to Seattle Center.
If you prefer walking, the Space Needle is often described as roughly a 13–20 minute walk, depending on route and pace. Chihuly Garden and Glass sits adjacent to the Needle and is roughly 1 mile from the hotel.
- Take the Monorail from downtown (near the hotel) to Seattle Center
- Visit the Space Needle observation areas and nearby museums
- Combine a trip to Seattle Center with Chihuly Garden and Glass and MoPOP
| Site | Notes |
|---|---|
| Space Needle | Monorail ride or 13–20 minute walk |
| Chihuly Garden and Glass | About 1 mile from the hotel |
| MoPOP | Located at Seattle Center near the Needle |
Shopping and Theaters near Westlake
Westlake Center, Pacific Place, and the Nordstrom flagship store are a short walk from the hotel, making the Westin a convenient base for downtown shopping. Westlake Center is around a 1-minute walk per the hotel’s location notes.
If you’re interested in live performances, the 5th Avenue Theatre, Moore Theatre, Paramount Theatre, and Benaroya Hall are all within a few blocks — suitable for catching musicals, concerts, and plays in the downtown theater district.
- Westlake Center — central transit hub and shopping mall
- Pacific Place shopping center nearby
- Nordstrom flagship store (a few blocks away)
- Theater options: 5th Avenue Theatre, Moore Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Benaroya Hall
| Shopping / Theater | Proximity |
|---|---|
| Westlake Center | About 1 min walk |
| Nordstrom flagship | 5 min walk |
| 5th Avenue Theatre | About 10–12 min walk |
Outdoor activities and day trips
From the hotel you can arrange kayaking, sailing, fishing, and other water-based activities on Puget Sound; many operators run from the downtown waterfront. Bainbridge Island is an easy walk-on ferry trip from the downtown ferry terminal and makes a common half-day or full-day excursion.
For scenic day trips by car, Snoqualmie Falls and Mount Rainier National Park are frequently recommended. Snoqualmie Falls is roughly a 30–45 minute drive, while Mount Rainier is about a 2–2.5 hour drive south.
- Kayaking and boat tours depart from the downtown piers
- Bainbridge Island — walk-on ferry from downtown (about 20 minutes to the terminal)
- Snoqualmie Falls — ~30–45 minute drive
- Mount Rainier National Park — ~2–2.5 hour drive
| Excursion | Typical travel time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island (ferry) | Walk to terminal; ferry ride ~35 minutes to Bainbridge |
| Snoqualmie Falls | ~30–45 minute drive |
| Mount Rainier National Park | ~2–2.5 hour drive |
Hotel amenities to support your plans
Use the WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio on the 5th floor (open 24/7) to keep up with your routine; the hotel offers Peloton bikes, cardio equipment, and free weights. Guests can also borrow Westin/ New Balance workout gear for a small fee and join complimentary guided runs offered twice weekly.
Swim in the heated indoor pool, open daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with an adjacent outdoor sun deck for relaxing after laps. In-room spa treatments (Heavenly Spa in-room service) are available if you prefer treatments in your room rather than a standalone spa.
- WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio — 24/7 on the 5th floor
- Heated indoor pool — open 5:00 AM–11:00 PM daily
- In-room 'Heavenly Spa' treatments available
- Gear lending program and RunWestin guided runs
| Amenity | Hours / Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness Studio (WestinWORKOUT) | Open 24/7; located on 5th floor |
| Indoor Pool | 5:00 AM–11:00 PM daily |
| Relish To Go (café) | 6:00 AM–6:00 PM |
Rooms, views, and on-site dining options
Many rooms and suites at The Westin Seattle offer elevated city and skyline views from the twin-tower highrise. Room types include Room, with Sofa bed and Room as well as Deluxe Room, with Sofa bed, City View and Premium Room, City View among others; suites include the Executive Suite and Deluxe Suite.
On-site dining includes Relish Bistro (breakfast, lunch, dinner Thu–Sat), 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge (afternoon–evening cocktails and small plates), and Relish To Go (Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go items). The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.
- Room types mentioned exactly: Room, with Sofa bed; Room; Deluxe Room, with Sofa bed, City View; Deluxe Room, City View; Premium Room, with Sofa bed, City View; Premium Room, City View; Premium Room, with Sofa bed; Premium Room; Grand Room, with Sofa bed; Grand Room; Executive Suite; Deluxe Suite; Room (, Tub); Room, with Sofa bed (, Tub); Room (Mobility/, Tub); Deluxe Suite (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr); Room, with Sofa bed (Mobility/, Tub)
- Relish Bistro — breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Thu–Sat
- 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge — cocktails and small plates daily afternoon–evening
- Relish To Go — Starbucks and grab-and-go, open mornings through early evening
| Dining venue | Hours (typical) |
|---|---|
| Relish Bistro | Breakfast daily 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; Lunch 11:00 AM–2:00 PM; Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM |
| Relish To Go | 6:00 AM–6:00 PM |
