Stay Here: Seattle, WA ☔
Ophelia and Michelle have visited Seattle a few times over the years, and we think this rainy city in the Pacific Northwest is beautiful. The incredible nature in close proximity to the city, the excellent food, and the drizzly charm make Seattle the perfect weekend getaway from the Bay.
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The Hemlock House
West Seattle, Seattle, WA
Starts at $150/night, sleeps 3
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This modern private backyard cottage was built by a local musician in collaboration with a local prefab builder, according to this Dwell feature.
The bio-ethanol fireplace looks so cozy and chic.
Townhouse with Private Rooftop
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
Starts at $207/night, sleeps 4
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This adorable Capitol Hill townhome has a gorgeous view of Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. We love the gorgeous design!
Thompson Seattle
Downtown Seattle, WA
Starts at $184/night
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Located across the street from Pike Place Market, Thompson is what Condé Nast Traveler calls “an architecture and design lover’s dream.”
Honorable mentions
The first-ever Ace hotel opened in Seattle in 1999 (starts at $116/night).
This serene Sky Cabin with 13 ft. vaulted ceilings (starts at $113/night, sleeps 2)
5 minutes away from the Seattle airport, this lodge is located deep within 18 acres of natural restored wetlands (starts at $157/night).
An adorable garden cottage in Beacon Hill (starts at $84/night, sleeps 2).
Do this
Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass, a museum drenched with natural light that features Dale Chihuly’s stunning glasswork. We’d suggest going in the daytime and in the evening when all the glass lights up.
Stop by Piroshky Piroshky, a famous sweet and savory Russian bakery right next to the first Starbucks in Pike Place Market. We loved the beef and onion piroshky (even stopped by here before we flew out for a few for the road!). A few blocks down, visit Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt and try their marionberry pie flavor.
Momiji, a Capitol Hill sushi restaurant with a beautiful outdoor garden. Huge thank you to Sandra for the recommendation! Also in Capitol Hill: Pie Bar and their delicious pecan and strawberry pies.
Two beautiful hikes: Snoqualmie Falls, which is a quick 1.4 mi hike located around half an hour away from downtown Seattle. Hike down from the top to see the falls up close. Another excellent rec from Sandra: Rattlesnake Ledge, a 5.3 mi hike. Sandra says this hike “is popular with tourists for good reason! Close to the city and awesome views.”
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Loved Seattle when I visited. The Chihuly Garden and Glass was beautiful. They also have shows where professionals mold glass into different shapes every hour or so! Thank you for the recs!