Hotels near South Lake Union

South Lake Union (SLU) is Seattle's tech district - home to Amazon's global headquarters - with newer hotels at slightly lower rates than the downtown waterfront. The neighbourhood sits between downtown and Seattle Center (with the Space Needle), and the South Lake Union Streetcar runs south to downtown in minutes. Several of the best mid-range and business hotel options in Seattle are concentrated here.

SLU rates run $280-500/night on match weekends. The Space Needle (400 Broad St) and Chihuly Garden and Glass (305 Harrison St) are a 15-minute walk north at Seattle Center. The walk to Lumen Field from SLU takes about 30 minutes via 1st Ave or the waterfront. The ORCA card works on the SLU Streetcar, LINK Light Rail, and buses.

Pro Tip: South Lake Union is the best base for visitors who want to combine the World Cup with easy access to the Space Needle and Seattle Center on non-match days. The walk north from SLU to Seattle Center along Mercer St takes 15-20 minutes through a pleasant, flat route.

Stadium distance: 2 km, 30-min walk south, or 10 min by rideshare ($12-20).