Spokane, WA

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Spokane showing rapids
Spokane offers wineries and microbreweries, outdoor activities for the whole family and stunning natural scenery, including a waterfall in the downtown area.

Visit Spokane, in the northwest of America, to enjoy varied and beautiful hiking trails, local handcrafts and boutique beers.Start your stay in downtown Spokane where many of the sights are easy to reach on foot via skywalks, climate-controlled bridges that connect buildings.Riverfront Park is right in the heart of downtown. Here, you can take a ride on the Spokane Falls SkyRide and enjoy views of the second-longest urban falls in the country. Within walking distance is River Park Square, a shopping, dining and entertainment precinct. As well as department stores Macy’s and Nordstrom, there’s a range of eclectic specialty shops, which sell anything from locally handcrafted items to tasty chocolates. The kids will love the square’s children’s museum and toy store. Stop in at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture to browse exhibits that feature local history and culture in five underground galleries. Next door is Campbell House, which was once home to prominent Spokane citizens at the turn of the century. Take a tour of the neoclassical revival-style house to see how the occupants would have lived.Between sightseeing, sip fine brews at a number of pubs or taste wines from some of the 20 wineries in the region. Take a bottle of locally made wine to one of the city’s restaurants. Spokane’s culinary scene prides itself on using locally grown produce to create meals that match the flavors of the regional wine.Venture outside the city center and explore nearby natural attractions such as the Olympic National Rainforest, Mount Rainier and Glacier National Park. Go on a whitewater rafting adventure, try fly fishing or rock climbing, or rent a bike and follow the 37-mile (60-kilometer) trail through the Riverside State Park to the Idaho state line.Set along the Spokane River in the northeast of Washington state, Spokane’s outlying areas are best explored by bus or car. Public transit in the central city area is inexpensive and reliable.

Where to stay in Spokane

Steam Plant Hotel
Steam Plant Hotel
3 out of 5
123 S. Post Street, Spokane, WA
The price is $110 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
$110
per night
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good stay. Right in town - easy to walk to restaurants and river park."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

Steam Plant Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Spokane Airport
Ramada by Wyndham Spokane Airport
3.5 out of 5
8909 West Airport Drive, Spokane, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $131 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$131
per night
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,485 reviews)
"The room was very close to the lobby as I had requested. The room was large and clean! Breakfast was amazing. So close to the airport and lots of parking. Fast check-in. Will be staying there on our next vacation."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

Ramada by Wyndham Spokane Airport
Centennial Hotel Spokane
Centennial Hotel Spokane
3.5 out of 5
303 West North River Drive, Spokane, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $122 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$122
per night
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,670 reviews)
"Check in and out and customer service was good. Rooms felt a little dated and there was a down comforter and no sheet and it was entirely too hot in the room as a result."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

Centennial Hotel Spokane
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stratford Suites
Stratford Suites
2.5 out of 5
11808 W Center Ln, Airway Heights, WA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Airway Heights. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,727 reviews)
"Our stay was excellent! Upon checking in the clerk was extremely informative and friendly.the suite was clean and quiet well equipped for even a long stay. Will definitely stay here again. Shelly & Duane"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Stratford Suites
Turning Leaf Townhome Suites
Turning Leaf Townhome Suites
3.5 out of 5
20 E Pine Ridge Ct., Spokane, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Spokane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Wonderland Family Fun Center ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
"TV'S DID NOT WORK THE UPSTAIRS ONE MESSED WITH THE DOWNSTAIRS TV REALLY ANNOYING .......IT WAS CLEAN PLUS"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2023

Turning Leaf Townhome Suites
The Crown 👑 Cottage With a HOT TUB and A Fully Fenced Backyard
The Crown 👑 Cottage With a HOT TUB and A Fully Fenced Backyard
Spokane
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Spokane. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions NorthTown Mall and ​​​​The Blue Door ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
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"Cute house. Needs some upkeep. Broken blinds."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2023

The Crown 👑 Cottage With a HOT TUB and A Fully Fenced Backyard
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Getting around Spokane

Spokane is a very pedestrian-friendly city, with clean, wide sidewalks, 24-hour street security, and an extensive skywalk system which is a great way to get around downtown quickly. The city has also invested a lot in its cycling infrastructure, with designated cycle paths and places to park your bike. There’s also an extensive bus network which covers the city center as well as areas further out. Visit the Spokane Transit Authority website.Browse Spokane rental cars.

Best time to visit

The most popular and pleasant time to visit Spokane is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and dry, which is particularly important if you'll be using the city as a base for exploring the countryside in the nearby Cascades and Rockies. Winter is often chilly, while spring and fall offer pleasant weather without the crowds of midsummer, and with cheaper hotel rates.

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Reviews of Spokane

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 1, 2020

Beautiful smaller city with good dining and great outdoor activities nearby. The Spokane Falls Park is spectacular.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
May 25, 2020

Not much to see or do during the pandemic. It looks like it would be fun in normal circumstances.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Apr 16, 2020

Stores and attractions were closed due to co19. However I am fami!isr with Spokane and find many things to do .

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Mar 22, 2020

I was born there, dont like going back. City is just dirty in my opinion.

5/5 - Excellent

Rob
Mar 17, 2020

This is an awesome city. #spokanedoesntsuck

3/5 - Okay

Kbelle
Mar 14, 2020

We were flying out of Spokane

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