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CenturyLink Field Introduction

CenturyLink Field is a huge sports stadium in the heart of downtown Seattle. Opening its doors in 2002, the 69,000-seat stadium is home to both the Seattle Seahawks NFL team and Seattle Sounders FC. The multi-purpose venue also features the sprawling CenturyLink Field Event Center complex, which has 2 exhibition halls and a conference room, plus the WaMu Theater, a popular live music venue. Both the stadium and the event center offer an assortment of bars and dining venues. CenturyLink Field's central location means that it's conveniently close to many of the city's main attractions and hotels.

Hotels near CenturyLink Field

The accommodation options near CenturyLink Field range from modest rooms in traditional hotels to swanky suites in 5-star properties. The majority of the lodging available in the immediate area is made up of straightforward 3-star and more upscale hotels. Premium options tend to offer high-end restaurants, luxe spas with indoor pools, and panoramic harbour views. The more basic hotels around CenturyLink Field typically feature modest but comfortable rooms, and freebies like Wi-Fi and breakfast; some have shared bathrooms. Seattle's hotel rates peak in summer but fall dramatically in winter, when the temperatures drop below freezing. Visitors can generally score good hotel deals between November and March.

Where to stay near CenturyLink Field

Lodging near CenturyLink Field is largely scattered around Seattle's downtown area. There are 1 or 2 low-key picks on the streets surrounding Occidental Square and Union Square Station. If you're looking for something on the pricier end of the spectrum, you'll find a wide selection of 4- and 5-star hotels on 1st Avenue, close to popular attractions such as the Seattle Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, and The Showbox music venue. Many hotels in this area feature swish bars and restaurants, indoor pools, and harbour views. There's also a clutch of mid-range hotels around Union Street and 5th Avenue, near Seattle Town Hall.

Things to see near CenturyLink Field

Sports fans are well catered for in Seattle. Next to CenturyLink Field is Safeco Field baseball stadium, the home field of the Seattle Mariners Major League baseball team. Before catching a football game at CenturyLink Field, you can imbibe some culture at the Seattle Art Gallery, which is within easy reach of many Downtown hotels. A 16-minute walk from CenturyLink Field is the Columbia Center, the tallest building in Seattle and Washington State. You can take the elevator up to the Sky View Observatory on the 73rd floor for sweeping views over the city and the Olympic mountain range.

How to get to CenturyLink Field

Located just south of downtown Seattle, CenturyLink Field is easy to reach from all 4 corners of the city. Travelling by car shouldn't be a problem as the stadium is at the junction of Interstates 5 and 90. Public parking is available in the surrounding blocks. If you're opting for public transit, you can travel on an Amtrak or suburban train to King Street Station, which is only a few minutes' walk from CenturyLink Field. Seattle Greyhound Bus Terminal is also a short stroll east of the stadium. For getting around the city, the Link Light Rail network connects the University of Washington, Sea-Tac Airport and Downtown. The nearest station to CenturyLink Field is on South Jackson Street.