Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Bus
Run by Metro Transit on a wide number of routes. They are pay-as-you-enter and
cost a peak-time flat fee of adult/child $2.50/1.25.
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Link Light Rail
Regular all-day service on one line between Sea-Tac airport and
downtown. New line connecting to Capitol Hill and U District to open in 2016.
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Streetcar
Runs from Westlake Hub (by Westlake Center) to South Lake Union every
15 minutes. New line from Pioneer Square to Capitol Hill opens 2014.
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Water
Taxi Runs between Pier 50 on waterfront to West Seattle daily in summer,
weekdays only in winter.
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Taxi
$2.50 initial charge, then $2.70 per mile.
See
getting around
for much more.
Sleeping
Seattle has a trio of reputable hostels, one in downtown, one in Belltown and a new one
in Fremont. Aside from dorms, they also offer economical private rooms. You'll find few
good hotels for under $100 a night unless you're willing to share a bathroom/toilet. For
some good bargains in the $100 to $120 range, look around in Belltown and Lower
Queen Anne. There has been a recent increase in boutique hotels, especially those run
by Pineapple Hospitality. Capitol Hill has some excellent B&Bs. Big chains and more ex-
pensive options characterize downtown.
Useful Websites
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Visit Seattle
(
www.visitseattle.org
)
Deals available through the 'hotel concierge' page
of official Seattle/King County website
»
Seattle Bed & Breakfast Association
(
www.lodging inseattle.com
) Portal of city's 20
best B&Bs.
See
sleeping
for much more.