Seattle Vacation Deals

Seattle is wedged between Puget Sound and Lake Washington and is nicknamed the Emerald City for its abundance of nature. Visit this city if you love the outdoors, family fun and music.

Seattle was named after a Native American local, “Chief Seattle,” and its first industry was tree logging. It is now one of the fastest growing American cities, with some 700,000 people calling it home and some 4 million people residing in the Seattle metropolitan area. Seattle has also become a thriving exports and technology hub, and is the global headquarters for many big-name companies.

The Seattle Center’s distinctive Space Needle, erected for the 1962 World Fair, is Seattle’s most famous landmark. This is not the highest local icon though - on a clear day the snow-capped Mount Rainer steals the show.

Seattle’s many neighborhoods serve up an eclectic mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment. Discover historic Pioneer Square for a little gold rush history, trendy Belltown, busy Downtown Seattle and the ever-popular Seattle Waterfront with its tall Seattle Great Wheel. Climb the steps to Pike Place Market or head to the Magnolia district to hike through the forest at Discovery Park and look out over Puget Sound.

Enjoy Seattle’s rich music scene, which flourished in the '90s when it produced “grunge” bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. The legendary Jimi Hendrix was born here and the early jazz scene kick-started the career of the equally famous Ray Charles. See a rock band in a bar, watch the Seattle Symphony Orchestra at Benaroya Hall or listen to blues at the Highway 99 Blues Club on the waterfront.

For skyline views at sunset, cruise over to Puget Sound, with its tranquil Bainbridge Island, or head to Kerry Park. Watch cruise ships, ferries and sailboats crisscross Elliott Bay. If you have time for a long hike, take the 1.5-hour journey east to Mount Rainier National Park.

For more details on interesting local attractions and activities, check out our things to do in Seattle page.

Accommodation in Seattle

You won't have any troubles sourcing the perfect hotel in Seattle. Expedia's lodging page offers 99 different options in this highly popular destination.

Why not commence the quest for the ideal Seattle base by looking into the amenities of the fantastic Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, located at 99 Union St, and the Seattle Marriott Waterfront, at 2100 Alaskan Way. Alternatively, the Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel, at 77 Yesler Way, and the Ballard Inn, at 5300 Ballard Ave NW, are two thriftier options worth booking.

No visit to Seattle is complete without spending a little time at Pike Place Market. If you'd prefer to stay close by this star attraction, the Hotel 1000 and the Fairmont Olympic Hotel are both within easy walking distance.

Popular Activities in Seattle

Vacationing is about so much more than just visiting a new place. It's all about the adventures you can have while you're away!

Seattle has a huge range of things to do. Here are some suggestions to get you going:

• Landmarks Around Seattle Sightseeing Tour
• City of Seattle Tour
• Shore Excursion: Seattle Highlights Tour
• Seattle City Highlights, Space Needle & Pike Place Market
• Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour
• Private Puget Sound Sailing Cruise

For a comprehensive list of activities, jump onto our Seattle things to do page.

*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.