Explore Seattle – and discover the best hotel discounts

Affectionately known as the “Emerald City” for the beautiful evergreen forests of the area, Seattle is nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. As a significant international seaport, Seattle invites a wealth of diverse cultures and experiences from all over. Maybe you’re hoping to book a Seattle hotel to enjoy the city’s renowned arts community, music scene and architecture. Or maybe you’d like to explore the many parks, lakes and mountains nearby. Fortunately, the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® offers great discounts and packages on a wide variety of Seattle hotels. You’ll get the best hotel deals from Expedia or your AARP hotel discount, whichever saves you more.

Great deals on the best downtown Seattle hotels

Looking for a Seattle hotel? Seattle hotels range from the vintage to the sleek and modern, from the quaint bed and breakfast to the forward-thinking, “green” hotel, and from the five-star to the affordable. Whether you’re looking to stay downtown amidst the action, minutes away from popular destinations like Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, or if you want to find a reasonable hotel in Seattle’s U District near The University of Washington and close to many of Seattle’s more eclectic sights, you’ll find great discounts and deals on Seattle hotels – through the AARP Travel Center.

Get a taste of great shopping, architecture and culture

From the infamous fish-tossing bustle of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market to the shopping district of Pioneer Square, from Seattle’s famous coffee-centric cafes, many of which proudly roast their own beans, to the fascinating modern architecture of Seattle’s downtown library and the original Starbucks, downtown Seattle is bound to offer you a unique cultural experience. And some of Seattle’s best hotel options are just blocks away – find the best hotels near downtown Seattle through the AARP Travel Center.

Outdoor life in Seattle is king – from Discovery Park to bike trails

Seattle has been called one of the fittest cities in the country, and the city has been generous with trails and paths for cyclists, runners and walkers. If you’re a lover of the outdoors, you’re not going to want to miss Discovery Park, a 534-acre natural park in the heart of Seattle, which includes two miles of protected beaches. That’s just the tip of the nature-loving iceberg, with popular destinations such as the unusual Gasworks Park, the gorgeous Washington Park Arboretum, and the beaches of Golden Gardens and Alkiat the top of the list. Or check out Ballard Locks, where you can see various boats traverse the locks and salmon climb the fish ladder to spawn. A trip to Seattle wouldn’t be complete without a ferry ride on Elliot Bay to get a great view of the city against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains. Or discover one of the many islands in the Puget Sound, with Bainbridge, Vashon and Whidbey Islands just a short ferry ride away.

Space Needle and Seattle Center are at Seattle’s cultural heart

Few visitors to Seattle miss a trip to the city’s most iconic structure – the Space Needle, a 605-foot tall tower with a rotating restaurant built as a central attraction at the 1962 World Fair held in Seattle. The needle sits in the middle of the Seattle Center, an enormous cultural center that hosts a wealth of entertainment venues and museums, including the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum Hall of Fame. Go to the AARP Travel Center to find cheap hotels near the Seattle Center and other cultural attractions. And, don’t forget, you can book your tours and activities through the AARP Travel Center, too.

Seattle’s music venues are high on visitors’ to-do list

If you’re a music buff, you’re probably already aware of Seattle’s robust and diverse music scene. It’s so robust, in fact, that no other city in the country has a higher music and dance attendance per capita. That’s a lot of music. And it’s not all about grunge, Seattle’s music scene offers world music, jazz, and singer/songwriter folk, to mention a few genres. Clubs and venues can be found throughout the city.

Seattle vacation packages — book together and save

One way to save some serious cash on your next Seattle vacation is through a vacation package through the AARP travel center. Just book your hotel, air and car rental together and get a reduced rate package. At the AARP Travel Center, you’ll find more great hotel deals, more car rental specials and more ways to save.