Fremont Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Fremont
Visit a neighborhood that calls itself the Center of the Universe, a claim you might come to believe after wandering its colorful streets.

Fremont is a bohemian neighborhood, popular among artists, writers and other creative types. The district buzzes with regular festivals and the community is known for its passionate love of the arts and for embracing the peculiar. Soak up the offbeat atmosphere in an independent coffee shop or simply roam the streets to discover strange sights such as angry trolls and abandoned rocket ships.

The district first grew as an industrial settlement of manual laborers before taking on new life in the 1960s as an artistic community of countercultural thinkers. With the West Coast tech boom of the 2000s, the neighborhood redefined itself once again and is now one of the city’s coolest districts.

Visit the Fremont Troll, a hulking 2-ton (1.8-tonne) sculpture that sits beneath the Aurora Bridge. Explore the area to find other curious sights like the Center of the Universe sign, which points to various other destinations around the world. The area also contains a bronze Statue of Lenin and the unusual Fremont Rocket, a striking public art installation made from the fuselage of a retro spacecraft.

Head to Fremont on the first Friday of each month to join an art walk, where locals and tourists wander around galleries and shops together. The neighborhood also hosts outdoor markets every Sunday and year-round festivals such as the Zombie Walk, the Moisture Festival and Music in the Sculpture Garden.

Look for independent cafés with their own roasteries on Fremont's leafy streets as well as busy bars that offer dozens of limited edition craft beers. Foodies can choose between Korean, Creole and Chinese dishes as well as sandwich bars selling lunches and snacks made from ethically sourced ingredients.

Fremont is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Union, just across the water from the neighborhood of Queen Anne and beside the iconic lake crossing Fremont Bridge. Buses run from Downtown Seattle to several stops throughout Fremont. Once here, stroll around its colorful streets to experience its laid-back, creative atmosphere.


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Our pick of the best Fremont Hotel Deals

Hotel Hotel Hostel
Hotel Hotel Hostel
2.5 out of 5
3515 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$143 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Seattle ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (312 reviews)
"I had an amazing time!!"

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Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$347 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$347
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,523 reviews)
"Always a great stay"

Reviewed on 2 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$207 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,213 reviews)
"Cleanliness and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$235 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,405 reviews)
"Great hotel option near the football stadium. The room was very small, but expected and the bed was very comfy."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

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Mediterranean Inn
Mediterranean Inn
3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$269 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,113 reviews)
"Love the convenience of the area and getting to events and local restaurants not crazy about having a homeless person playing drums in the alley at 6:00 am. The second elevator not working for a day and half was not great either"

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 2024

Mediterranean Inn
The Belltown Inn
The Belltown Inn
2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$207 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,244 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Great location. Front desk staff was wonderful"

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

The Belltown Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Fremont

Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city

Queen Anne

Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.

Queen Anne
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Wallingford

You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Gas Works Park or Lake Union.

Wallingford
Green Lake Park

Green Lake

If you're spending some time in Green Lake, Green Lake Park and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Green Lake
South Lake Union featuring a coastal town, a bay or harbour and boating

South Lake Union

4/5(9 area reviews)

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazon, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

South Lake Union
Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a city

Lower Queen Anne

While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.

Lower Queen Anne
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University District

5/5(2 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.

University District

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