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Where to stay in Seattle for the 2026 World Cup
2026 World Cup hotels and accommodation in Seattle 🛌
✒️ By the worldcup-travel.com team | 📅 Updated 07 December 2025
If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of fans trying to decide where to stay in Seattle for the 2026 World Cup, you’re in the right place. Our Seattle World Cup accommodation guide contains handy things to know about finding places to stay in the city, recommendations for budget World Cup hotels, plus mid-range and luxury World Cup accommodation recommendations for fans who want a more refined experience.
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Staying in Seattle during the 2026 World Cup
Booking accommodation in Seattle for the 2026 World Cup requires early planning due to high demand. Downtown Seattle offers approximately 16,000 hotel rooms, but these are expected to fill up quickly over the next year, especially once the full match schedule is released, estimated to be in December 2025.
Without a global sporting event, mid-range hotels in Seattle usually range from $130-$250 per night for standard rooms, and budget lodging $40-$80 per night. But during the World Cup, estimates suggest that hotel rates will increase by approximately 45% compared to average annual rates, with peak nightly prices reaching around $310. This surge is driven by Seattle hosting six matches and an anticipated 750,000 visitors during the tournament period.
Given the high demand for hotels in Seattle during the 2026 World Cup, it's advisable to book accommodations as early as possible
Note: For each of our Seattle 2026 World Cup hotel recommendations, we’ve included links to Trip.com (part of the same group as Skyscanner.com). If you find the same hotel cheaper anywhere else, Trip.com will refund you the difference, so you always know you’re getting the cheapest rate available.💰 Win-win.
Best Seattle neighborhoods to stay in during the World Cup
SoDo – Seattle Stadium’s Neighborhood
Lumen Field sits in Seattle’s SoDo (South of Downtown) neighborhood. Great transit options to other parts of the city, excellent walkability to Downtown Seattle, and at the doorstep of Seattle Stadium, there’s really no reason not to stay in SoDo for the 20206 World Cup. As long as you don’t mind a more industrial feel and noise and congestion on game days.
Pioneer Square – Seattle’s Historic Core
Founded in the 1850’s, Pioneer Square is Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and to this day preserves Romanesque Revival architecture, brick streets, and iron streetlights. After the Great Fire of 1889 destroyed much of the city, Seattle was even rebuilt here, often literally on top of the old streets (which you can still explore through the famous Underground Tour). Today, you’ve got oodles of art galleries, museums, independent shops, Native, Black, and immigrant histories, and so much nightlife and food you’ll be hard pressed to take it all in while there for the 2026 World Cup.
Lower Queen Anne/Uptown – Near Seattle’s Fan Festival
The Seattle Fan Celebration (their version of the FIFA Fan Festival) is slated to take place at Seattle Center, which is a 74-acre campus created for the 1962 World’s Fair now serving as a cultural and civic hub. Lower Queen Anne (also known as Uptown) offers a mix of old and new, and proximity to cultural attractions like the Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena.
Budget World Cup accommodation in Seattle
During the 2026 World Cup, budget prices (normally under $100 per night), are likely to surge, so for your most affordable options, consider areas outside of the city, or slightly further away from Seattle Stadium. Explore accommodations in areas like West Seattle, Ballard, or the University District, which may offer more reasonable prices and are still accessible via public transit (Find that info in our Seattle World Cup transport guide).
1) Belltown Inn
📍 Central Location | 🧹 Clean | 🐕🦺 Pets Welcome
Located in downtown Seattle, Belltown Inn offers clean, modern rooms with kitchenettes. It's within walking distance to major attractions and public transit. A rooftop terrace and a garden are great locations to relax before or after a game, while the central location and helpful staff make it easy to explore Seattle. View availability and book at Belltown Inn
2) Georgetown Inn
🍳 Great Breakfast | 🧹 Clean | 🚗 Free Parking
Situated in the artsy Georgetown neighborhood, Georgetown Inn provides free parking and easy access to public transportation.The staff is consistently praised at this modest-but-clean and affordable hotel. A bus from Georgetown Inn to Seattle Stadium goes almost door-to-door. View availability and book at Georgetown Inn
3) Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle by the Space Needle
🍳 Free Breakfast | 🚉 Close to Public Transit | 🥰 Friendly Staff
A short walk from Seattle’s center, Travelodgel offers basic accommodations with complimentary breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Seattle Stadium is easy enough to reach by public transportation, but ask the hotel about the potential shuttle service to the stadium on game days. View availability and book at Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle by the Space Needle
Mid-range World Cup accommodation in Seattle
Want to be right by Seattle Stadium? It is possible with these mid-range hotels around $250-$400. But the sooner you book, the better. For hotels balancing comfort, location, and value, also consider areas like Capitol Hill, Belltown, or South Lake Union for a broader range of options, all accessible via public transit.
1) Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown
📍 Ideal Location | 🍳 Good Breakfast | 🚉 Close to Transit
If you were any closer to Seattle Stadium, your bed would be on the pitch. This hotel is not just perfectly located for the World Cup in Seattle, but, according to reviews, a delightful place to stay close to Kings Street Station – especially convenient if you are arriving from the airport or by train. View availability and book at Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
2) citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
📍 Great Location | 🧹 Sparkling Clean | 🏨 Fantastic Design
Youthful and fun, citizenM is also normally very affordable. How the 2026 World Cup will raise the rates remains to be seen, but nothing changes the fact that this hotel is a stone’s throw from Seattle Stadium, and a top local pick for a place to stay. View availability and book at citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
3) Mayflower Park Hotel
📍 Perfect Location | 🚶🏽♀️ Lots To Do | 🏋🏽♀️ Gym
Situated in downtown Seattle, roughly 1.5 miles from Seattle Stadium, the Mayflower Park Hotel has historic charm with modern comforts and easy access to public transportation. Do all your sightseeing between matches, with Pike Place Market, Paramount Theater, and the Seattle Art Museum all less than a mile from the hotel. View availability and book at Mayflower Park Hotel
Luxury hotels in Seattle for the World Cup
If you’re looking for a top-tier experience during the 2026 World Cup in Seattle, the city has some quality hotel options. Between rooftop bars and rooftop pools, our choices for Seattle’s top three have your desires covered. Expect to go well beyond $400, though, for game-time reservations.
1) Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
👀 Breathtaking Views | 🏰 Historic Building | 🏊🏻♂️ Outdoor Swimming Pool
Located in downtown Seattle, near Pike Place Market and the waterfront, Four Seasons Seattle features luxurious rooms with deep soaking tubs, amazing service, and a top-notch spa. What makes it uniquely Seattle is the rooftop infinity pool with Puget Sound views. View availability and book at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
2) Lotte Hotel Seattle
🏟 Close to Stadium | 🥞 Excellent Breakfast | 🏰 Historic Building
A short walk from Seattle Stadium, Lotte Hotel Seattle offers both luxury and convenience for the World Cup 2026 visitor. Sleek and modern with a full-service spa, high-end dining, and panoramic views from the top floors, part of the hotel is housed in the iconic Sanctuary building, giving the hotel a touch of historic charm. View availability and book at Lotte Hotel Seattle
3) Thompson Seattle (by Hyatt)
👀 Stunning Views | 🍸 Rooftop Bar | 📍 Central Location
Sleek, modern, and located steps from Pike Place Market, this hotel designed by architect Tom Kundig boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The hotel features rooftop bar The Nest, stylish rooms with luxury amenities, and a vibrant, contemporary atmosphere. View availability and book at Thompson Seattle by Hyatt
