Wallingford, WA

Seattle

Gas Works Park showing a park and industrial elements as well as a couple
Gas Works Park showing a bay or harbor, landscape views and a city
Gas Works Park featuring a garden, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Wallingford Center
Wallingford
Colorful Craftsman homes, inviting parks and eclectic shops and restaurants distinguish this residential Seattle neighborhood from the 1920s.

A Wallingford visit centers on 45th Street NW, home to everything from notable restaurants to several of Seattle’s ubiquitous coffee shops and quirky boutiques. At one time, the family-friendly neighborhood was all forest and pasture, even with a golf course for a short period. Today visit the bungalow-filled residential area northeast of Fremont.

Head down the hill from 45th Street, along the northern shores of Lake Union to Gas Works Park, a Wallingford icon. This historic 1907 gas plant has been reimagined as an urban park, offering a great kite-flying hill, a playground and an incredible vantage point for viewing downtown Seattle.

Just north of Wallingford are two other great green spaces. Stop at Woodland Park for picnic areas, shaded walks, sports fields and a rose garden. The Woodland Park Zoo has penguins, big cats, meerkats and a butterfly garden. Continue north to Green Lake for swimming, boating, bird-watching and much more.

Wallingford is a gem for eclectic shopping. Stop at a local toy store for bacon-scented air freshener and other unusual items. Visit a travel-only bookstore. Shop for trendy cupcakes, naturopathic remedies and locally made crafts and clothing. Purchase Seattle-made outdoor gear, with everything from wool hats to fat skis for Washington’s powder-covered slopes. Wallingford Center, a former school listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is now a welcoming place with one-of-a-kind dining and retail establishments.

The neighborhood has become an important part of the Seattle dining scene for its quietly casual, yet undeniably impressive eating spots. Have the comfort food of classic burgers and milkshakes or famous friend chicken. Savor farm-to-table specialties. Linger over local oysters and roasted rainbow trout along the waterfront. Pull up an Adirondack chair and watch the seaplanes take off and land on Lake Union.

Find Wallingford about 4 miles (6 kilometers) north of downtown Seattle, east of Fremont and west of the University of Washington. The Burke-Gilman biking and walking trail runs through Wallingford at the border of Gas Works Park.


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Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
$256 nightly
The price is $302 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$302 total
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Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,457 reviews)
"Very clean, nice, close to shopping, space needle, etc."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
$169 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$199 total
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Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,558 reviews)
"Good Value for Downtown Seattle!"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
$150 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$178 total
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Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,726 reviews)
"Ok but nothing special. Room furniture is IKEA quality and the bare minimum. Elevators are SLOW. The nights sleep was excellent."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St, Seattle, WA
$179 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$211 total
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,092 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
$163 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$186 total
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,398 reviews)
"This is a great property, convenient to dining and the airport."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
$184 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$217 total
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,575 reviews)
"Loved the stay. Will be returning the views wwre amazing"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
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Other neighborhoods around Wallingford

Fremont featuring a river or creek, a park and a bridge

Fremont

4/5(108 area reviews)

Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.

Fremont
Husky Stadium showing signage and a statue or sculpture

University District

4/5(493 area reviews)

Home to the University of Washington's main campus, the University District features a bustling commercial presence along main streets and is well-connected by two Link light rail stations.

University District
Queen Anne showing a city and landscape views

Queen Anne

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.

Queen Anne
South Lake Union which includes a bay or harbor, a coastal town and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(513 area reviews)

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

South Lake Union
Capitol Hill showing heritage architecture as well as an individual male

Capitol Hill

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Densely populated with mid-rise buildings, this Seattle district boasts nightlife, entertainment, and a counterculture vibe. Explore local bars, fringe theaters, and parks like Volunteer Park, while enjoying street-level retail and Espresso Vivace coffeehouses.

Capitol Hill
Kerry Park showing snow, mountains and a city

Lower Queen Anne

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

Lower Queen Anne


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