Boeing Field King County International Airport: where to stay, areas…

Boeing Field/King County International Airport is not Seattle's passenger airport: it mainly serves general aviation, cargo, and Kenmore Air flights, five miles south of downtown. Those who use it often fly private jets or charters and don't need to sleep near SeaTac, which is a different airport further south. The Georgetown neighborhood, right next to the runways, is the most convenient choice for an unusual departure time; those who prefer more life around them find solid hotels in the stadium district or downtown Seattle, 15-25 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Georgetown

Airport area · A few minutes by car from the general aviation terminals; the Museum of Flight is right across the street.

Best for: Those flying general aviation or charter who want to stay a step from the runways of Boeing Field.

Pros

A step from Boeing Field and the Museum of Flight
A neighborhood with breweries and independent venues, not just hotels

Cons

An industrial area, little else nearby in the evening
Downtown Seattle is still a good quarter of an hour away by car

Recommended hotels in this area

Georgetown Inn Seattle: Next to Boeing Field and the Museum of Flight; reviews praise the continental breakfast and the staff.

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SODO and the stadium district

Neighbourhood · About ten minutes by car from Boeing Field; two light rail stations a block from the hotel.

Best for: Those who want a middle ground between Boeing Field and downtown, with games and concerts within easy reach.

Pros

Two light rail stations a block away, convenient for downtown too
Next to the Mariners and Seahawks stadiums, useful on game days

Cons

On game days the neighborhood fills up and prices rise
Outside sporting events the area is not very lively in the evening

Recommended hotels in this area

Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Stadium: Facing T-Mobile Park and next to Lumen Field, with a rooftop pool; reviews praise cleanliness and the view.

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Downtown Seattle

City centre · 20-25 minutes by car or taxi from Boeing Field depending on traffic; no direct rail connection.

Best for: Those who want to see Seattle, between Pike Place Market and the waterfront, accepting a longer trip to Boeing Field.

Pros

Walking distance to Pike Place Market and the waterfront
Far more choice of restaurants and evening venues

Cons

The trip to Boeing Field is the longest among the zones in this guide
Hotel parking is almost always paid

Recommended hotels in this area

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle by IHG - NEWLY RENOVATED: A few steps from Pike Place Market; reviews praise the lively design and the included evening happy hour.
Mayflower Park Hotel: A historic hotel from 1927 in the heart of downtown, ten minutes on foot from Pike Place; reviews praise cleanliness and staff.

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