Georgetown

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The boiler room at the Steam Plant offers an eerie glimpse into early 20th-century working conditions.  Oil (and later coal) was fed into 16 giant boilers to produce the steam required to turn the Curtis Steam Turbines in the room next door.

The Georgetown Steam Plant was built in 1906 to provide power for Seattle's streetcars, the city of Georgetown, and the Seattle-Tacoma Railway.  Although the turbines were state-of-the art for their time, the technology was advancing so quickly that the plant became outdated within 10 years. It was soon relegated to secondary status and was used occasionally through the 1970s during droughts and to meet peak power demand.

Today, the nearly-complete plant is operated as a free museum and is open to the public the second Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm.
These control panels monitored the Curtis Steam Turbines installed in 1906 and 1907. Although the turbines were state-of-the art for their time, the technology was advancing so quickly that the plant became outdated within a decade. It was soon relegated to secondary status and was used occasionally through the 1970s during droughts and to meet peak power demand.

Today, the nearly-complete plant is operated as a free museum and is open to the public the second Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm.
Fantastic little place, opened by designer Timothy De Clue. Eclectic mix of vintage and decorative for the home. Some great items all price points. A place you want to come back to as soon as you can afford to.

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Top hotels in Georgetown

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

5 out of 5
411 University St Seattle WA
The price is €314 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€314
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seattle. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,505 reviews)
Wonderful experience all around.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St Seattle WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €111 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
€111
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,286 reviews)
Room was beautiful and spotless, staff very efficient and friendly

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St Seattle WA
The price is €159 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
€159
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,437 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way Seattle WA
The price is €152 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
€152
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,445 reviews)
Friendly staff. That’s why we keep coming back.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way Seattle WA
The price is €99 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€99
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,971 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
1113 6th Ave Seattle WA
The price is €120 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€120
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,205 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Georgetown

The boiler room at the Steam Plant offers an eerie glimpse into early 20th-century working conditions.  Oil

South Seattle

While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Georgetown Arts & Cultural Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.

South Seattle
Lighttrails of the I-90 coming out of Safeco.

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Industrial District

While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.

Industrial District
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SoDo

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.

SoDo
West Seattle

West Seattle

5/5(2 area reviews)

West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alki Beach and Alki Point Lighthouse.

West Seattle
Pioneer Square which includes central business district, street scenes and heritage architecture

Pioneer Square

Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.

Pioneer Square
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Central District

While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.

Central District


Georgetown

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