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Hotels in Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 14 of the 29 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers Downtown and Pike Place Market, Belltown, Pioneer Square and the stadium district, and South Lake Union. Bellevue across Lake Washington, the University District and SeaTac are separate bases.

Downtown and Pike Place Market: the easiest first-visit base, especially near the market and Westlake. South Lake Union: choose lake walks and office convenience over late-night neighborhood character. Belltown: stay here for sightseeing by day and proper evenings out. Pioneer Square and Stadium District: best for stadium trips and historic streets, with a more uneven nighttime feel.

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Hotels in Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

This selection covers Downtown and Pike Place Market, Belltown, Pioneer Square and the stadium district, and South Lake Union. Bellevue across Lake Washington, the University District and SeaTac are separate bases.

Compound search: hotels located in Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union (Downtown and Pike Place Market, Belltown, Pioneer Square and the stadium district, and South Lake Union); check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Downtown & Pike Place Market; South Lake Union; Belltown; Pioneer Square & Stadium District. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (14 of 29 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Downtown & Pike Place Market: The easiest first-visit base, especially near the market and Westlake. Typical $267 a night. Subway: Walk the market, waterfront, museums and convention venues.
  • South Lake Union: Choose lake walks and office convenience over late-night neighborhood character. Typical $220 a night. Subway: The South Lake Union Streetcar and RapidRide C connect with downtown.
  • Belltown: Stay here for sightseeing by day and proper evenings out. Typical $245 a night. Subway: Walk to the market and Seattle Center.
  • Pioneer Square & Stadium District: Best for stadium trips and historic streets, with a more uneven nighttime feel. Typical $258 a night. Subway: Walk the stadiums, galleries and southern waterfront.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Executive Hotel Pacific — 3-star, Executive Hotels & Resorts

2. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

3. Astra Hotel, Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott — 4-star, Tribute Portfolio

4. Hotel Max — 3-star, Benchmark

5. EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG — 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

6. Warwick Seattle — 3-star, Warwick Hotels and Resorts

More hotels in the area (23)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Executive Hotel Pacific, Downtown & Pike Place Market
    #1 of 6 · Downtown & Pike Place Market

    Executive Hotel Pacific

    3-star · Executive Hotels & Resorts

    $119a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A lower-rate downtown sleeping base opposite the library for travelers needing few extras. You accept small noisy rooms, housekeeping charges and stairs before elevator access. Seven minutes' walk to Seattle Art Museum, ten minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping.

    $25/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $278 vs $328 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $238 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG, South Lake Union
    #2 of 6 · South Lake Union

    Holiday Inn Express And Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $125a night · Dec 11 to 13

    The lowest-rate base here with included breakfast and walkable Seattle Center access. You accept confirm renovation and elevator status; service can be uneven. 20 minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping, 20 minutes' walk to Pike Place Market.

    $30/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $306 vs $366 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $250 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Astra Hotel, Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, South Lake Union
    #3 of 6 · South Lake Union

    Astra Hotel, Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

    4-star · Tribute Portfolio

    $146a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Modern rooms, standout staff and a rooftop lounge near South Lake Union offices. You accept compact rooms, alternate-day housekeeping and no pool. 15 minutes' walk to Seattle Convention Center — Summit, 20 minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping.

    $13/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $292 vs $319 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $292 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hotel Max, Downtown & Pike Place Market
    #4 of 6 · Downtown & Pike Place Market

    Hotel Max

    3-star · Benchmark

    $149a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Music-and-art personality, beer hour and friendly staff for compact downtown stays. You accept tight rooms, noisy air-conditioning and elevator delays. Five minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping, seven minutes' walk to Seattle Convention Center — Summit.

    $49/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $283 vs $381 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $299 all in for 2 nights, of which $64 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG, South Lake Union
    #5 of 6 · South Lake Union

    EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG

    3-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $154a night · Dec 11 to 13

    In-room fitness equipment and a well-equipped gym for maintaining a workout routine. You accept limited housekeeping and paid, limited parking; no pool. 20 minutes' walk to Seattle Convention Center — Summit, 25 minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping.

    $47/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $259 vs $352 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $308 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Warwick Seattle, Belltown
    #6 of 6 · Belltown

    Warwick Seattle

    3-star · Warwick Hotels and Resorts

    $158a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Generous room layouts and an indoor pool at a lower Belltown rate. You accept dated furnishings, uneven condition and a nightly fee. Seven minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping, nine minutes' walk to Pike Place Market.

    $13/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $394 vs $419 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $317 all in for 2 nights, of which $58 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 29 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle by IHG · Downtown · 4-star$63/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $351 vs $478 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. Mayflower Park Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $325 vs $437 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Hotel Max · Downtown · 3-star$49/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $283 vs $381 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG · South Lake Union · 3-star$47/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $259 vs $352 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Staypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle · Belltown · 3-star$55/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $460 vs $571 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG · South Lake Union · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $306 vs $366 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Executive Hotel Pacific · Downtown · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $278 vs $328 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square · Pioneer Square · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $361 vs $407 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

23 more
  1. 1. Hyatt Regency Seattle · Downtown · 4-star$161Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Downtown · Belltown · 3-star$164Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG · South Lake Union · 3-star$8/night less than Expedia (5%)$164Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Mayflower Park Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (26%)$172Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Staypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle · Belltown · 3-star$55/night less than Expedia (19%)$174Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle by IHG · Downtown · 4-star$63/night less than Expedia (27%)$176Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union · South Lake Union · 3-star$186Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. MOXY Seattle Downtown · South Lake Union · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (9%)$191Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center · South Lake Union · 3-star$200Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square · Pioneer Square · 4-star$10/night less than Expedia (7%)$202Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Sheraton Grand Seattle · Downtown · 4-star$214Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. The Westin Seattle · Downtown · 4-star$214Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. The Arctic Club Seattle · Pioneer Square · 3-star$12/night less than Expedia (5%)$217Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Level Hotels & Furnished Suites - South Lake Union · South Lake Union · 3.5-star$229Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union · South Lake Union · 3-star$232Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Kimpton Palladian Hotel by IHG · Belltown · 4-star$244Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Belltown · 4-star$246Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Ändra Hotel Seattle - MGallery Collection · Belltown · 4-star$251Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. The Edgewater Hotel · Belltown · 4-star$265Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square · Pioneer Square · 3-star$286Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square · Pioneer Square · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (11%)$301Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Fairmont Olympic Hotel · Downtown · 5-star$348Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle · Downtown · 5-star$683Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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