At Short Term Stay Seattle, we want to introduce you to the biggest city in the Northwest United States. Seattle is a city with many different shopping, entertainment, and dining options. It is also a city with diverse neighborhoods. Because of the city's location, some of the neighborhoods around Seattle offer some breathtaking views of the mountains and bodies of water that surround the city.

University District
Those looking for Seattle short term rentals may want to check out the University District. The main feature of the neighborhood is that it is home to the University of Washington, making it a popular place for college students. Combine that with the many restaurants, cafes, and shops around the area, and you have a neighborhood that has a very youthful air about it. This also makes it a neighborhood with a very lively night scene.

Green Lake
If you are looking for a Seattle furnished apartment, you might want to give Green Lake a try. Named after the lake found at the neighborhood's center, Green Lake is a nice neighborhood for people who enjoy the outdoors. Besides the lake, there are also a number of paved trails for people who enjoy walking, jogging, or biking. There is also a lot of open, green space around the lake, making it a good neighborhood for people who want to just spend a day out in the sun. In addition, Green Lake is home to some of the oldest homes in the city, making it a draw for those who enjoy looking at older architecture.

Bellevue
While it was once considered to be a suburb of Seattle, Bellevue has seen such a rise in development and population in recent years that it is now considered and edge city. There are currently over 122,000 people living in Bellevue. In recent years, Bellevue has been ranked as one of the nicest places in the United States to live. It has also been ranked as one of the wealthiest communities in the state of Washington.

Downtown Seattle
If you are looking for furnished apartments in Seattle, you might want to give Downtown a look. Downtown Seattle is the center of business for Seattle, as well as home to many restaurants and tourist attractions. There are also a number of shops in Downtown, making it a popular destination for some of the younger crowd. Overall, Seattle has a very active and healthy Downtown, especially when compared with the downtowns of some of the other major cities in the United States.

Western Seattle
Anyone looking for a short term rental in Seattle should give Western Seattle a try. The oldest neighborhood in the city, Western Seattle is known for being a hilly neighborhood with amazing views of the mountain ranges around the city. It is also known for the saltwater beaches you can find along its shores. For those who enjoy being outdoors, there are a number of wooded areas around the neighborhood that feature trails for you to take advantage of.

SeaTac
SeaTac is a suburb to the south of the city. Its name is a portmanteau of Seattle and Tacoma. The suburb is home to several large businesses, with both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air having their headquarters there. The population of SeaTac is around 27,000, making it a decent-sized area that is not overpopulated. SeaTac is perhaps best-known for housing the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Capitol Hill
If you are looking for short term rentals Seattle, then you will want to give the Capitol Hill neighborhood a look. The neighborhood is perhaps best known for being home to diverse shops, art-house theaters, and restaurants. It also has an extremely active night scene, with many coffee shops and nightclubs. This draws in much of the younger crowd from areas around the city. Fans of architecture are drawn to the neighborhood to catch a glimpse of some of the large mansions that can be found in Capitol Hill.

Ballard
Someone who is looking for a furnished apartment in Seattle can give Ballard a try. Ballard houses the largest Scandinavian population in the city and is often considered the heart of Seattle's fishing industry. There are large apartment condos in the neighborhood that help add to the sense of community you will find in Ballard. In fact, the sense of community is so strong that it almost feels like its own, separate community that exists outside the rest of the city.

Mercer Island
Mercer Island is an island suburb found to the east of Seattle. With a population of around 23,000, Mercer Island has the largest population of any island on a lake in the United States. It is named for the island on which it is found. The island sits in the middle of Lake Washington. The suburb is a popular place for those who enjoy the outdoors, especially those who enjoy the water. Besides the lake, there are also a couple of parks on the island, making it a good place to go for a day with the family.

Redmond
A suburb to the north of Seattle, Redmond is perhaps best known as the home of Microsoft and Nintendo of America. The suburb of around 54,000 has earned itself the nickname "bicycle capital of the Northwest" for the annual bicycle race that takes place in its streets, the number of bicycling trails it houses, and for having the only velodrome (an arena for track cycling) in the state of Washington.

Getting around Seattle is not always easy. It is difficult to drive around the city and the public transportation system is lacking in certain areas. Still, it is possible to get around the city by taking public transportation or driving. There are also a number of cab companies you can turn to. Seattle also has a major international airport for anyone who needs to travel by plane.

Public Transportation
Those looking for furnished apartments Seattle who want to get around the city through public transportation will find that Seattle has a decent, if limited, public transportation system. Public transportation in the city is handled by King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit.

Most of the bus services in the city are run by Metro Transit. They provide service to areas around the city and to the surrounding areas. During rush hour traffic, fares start at $2.50. For normal hours, fares start at $2.25. Sound Transit also offers bus services, though they are more limited than those offered by Metro Transit. Sound Transit offers express routes to some of the suburbs surrounding Seattle, such as Redmond and Bellevue.

Sound Transit also offers rail services for Seattle in the form of the Link Light Rail. The main line that serves Seattle is the Central Link that connects Downtown Seattle with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Fares for a trip on the Link Light Rail start at $2.00. Unfortunately, the Link Light Rail is not complete yet, offering limited service within the city. There are plans to expand services to include more lines, such as the University Link and the Airport Link.

Taxis
Anyone looking for Seattle furnished apartments who would rather travel by taxi have a number of companies to choose from. It is a bit more expensive than public transportation, and it might take longer to get to your destination because of traffic. However, if you would like to travel by taxi, some of the companies you can choose from include:

• North End Taxi
• Farwest Taxi
• Green Cab Taxi Seattle
• Eastside For Hire
• Seattle Taxi Cab

Driving
Those looking for a Seattle short term rental who would rather drive themselves around will find that it is not always easy to drive around the city. Traffic in Seattle tends to be very congested, especially during the rush hours (which last from 6 AM to 9 AM and 3 PM to 6 PM). There are also a lot of one-way streets and high parking prices, adding to the frustration. Even so, there is a freeway system to help make things a little easier.

SR 520 can take you from Seattle across Lake Washington to Bellevue and beyond. You can travel Interstate 405 to reach some of the surrounding suburbs, such as Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Bothell. Interstate 90 can also take you to some of the suburbs, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, and North Bend. The largest freeway in Seattle is Interstate 5, which can be used to access the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Be aware, however, that traffic on this freeway is often very heavy and congested, backing up for long stretches despite how big the freeway is.

Airports
Those who are looking for short term rentals in Seattle who want to fly commercially will want to use the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Found in SeaTac to the south of the city, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport services around 33 million people per year. It services both domestic and international flights, with flights that head to destinations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

The King County International Airport (also known as Boeing Field), found just south of Georgetown, offers very limited commercial flights. However, the airport is mostly known for cargo flights and general aviation. If you need to fly commercially, this is not the airport you want to go to. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is your only real option for commercial flights in Seattle.

At Short Term Stay Seattle, we want to show you some of the ways you can have fun around the city. There are many outdoor activities to partake in, as well as museums, art galleries, and performing arts venues to visit. Seattle also has a couple of major professional sports teams to check out.

Outdoor Activities:
If you are in the hunt for short term rentals Seattle and you enjoy outdoor activities, there are a number of options available to you. If you head Downtown, you can get spectacular views of the city from the observation deck of the Space Needle. In Green Lake you will find Green Lake Park, a perfect place to spend a day with the family. Head back Downtown and you can see more amazing views of the city from the Columbia Center Sky View Observatory. Nature fans can head to Rainier Beach to visit the Kubota Garden. Visit the Seattle Waterfront neighborhood and you can see some amazing views of Elliott Bay. If you visit Fremont, you can see the Fremont Troll statue under the George Washington Memorial Bridge (also called the Aurora Bridge).

Sport for Spectators:
Sports fans will find that Seattle has limited but good options for spectator sports. The city is home to professional sports teams in football and baseball. For football fans, the football season will have you heading to CenturyLink Field (located on the borders of the Pioneer Square, International District, and Industrial District neighborhoods). There, you can watch NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks take the field. If you are a baseball fan, the baseball season will see you heading to SoDo to visit Safeco Field. There, you can watch MLB's Seattle Mariners take the field.

Arts & Culture:
Those looking for furnished apartments in Seattle who are fans of art, history, or the performing arts will find many places around the city for all three. Seattle is home to a number of art galleries, museums, and performing arts venues.

For art and history fans, there are many art galleries and museums to choose from. If you want to visit a gallery or museum, some of the ones available include:

• Seattle Asian Art Museum
• Seattle Art Museum
• Pacific Science Center
• Seattle Children's Museum
• Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
• Experience Music Project Museum

Anyone who is more interested in the performing arts also has a lot to choose from, with Seattle being host to many performing arts venues. Some of the venues you can find around the city include:

• Little Red Studio
• Neptune Theater
• Seattle Opera
• Benaroya Hall
• Teatro ZinZanni
• 5th Avenue Theatre

Dining:
If you are looking for furnished apartments Seattle and want to take advantage of the fine dining Seattle has to offer, there are many restaurants available to you. There are restaurants for almost any type of food, including American, French, Italian, and Mexican food.

If American food is what you are looking for, Lecosho is a popular restaurant that can be found Downtown. You can also head over to Belltown to visit Spur Gastropub. If you find yourself in the Queen Anne neighborhood, you can stop by Maggie Bluffs Marina Grill. There's also Portage Bay Café in Lake Union.

For French food fans, you can head to Pike Place Market to visit Café Campagne. Another place you can check out is Café Presse in Capitol Hill. If you are in the mood for Italian, Bisato is a popular Italian restaurant in Belltown. Head to Capitol Hill and you can visit Osteria La Spiga. Mexican food fans will want to check out El Puerco Llorón in Pike Place Market. There's also Agua Verde Café in the University District.

Nightlife:
People looking for short term rentals in Seattle who want to take advantage of the city's lively night scene will have plenty to choose from. There are bars, pubs, and nightclubs found in almost every neighborhood in the city.

Bars, Taverns and Pubs:
If you find yourself in Belltown, you can stop by Bathtub Gin & Co for food and drinks. Head Downtown and you can visit White Horse Trading Company for food, music, and drinks. The Hillside Bar is a place you can visit for all kinds of beers in Capitol Hill. Head back Downtown and stop by Showbox at the Market for drinks and music. Some other places around the city you can visit include Roanoke Park Place Tavern, Portalis Wine Shop & Wine Bar, The Tin Hat Bar & Grill, and The Great Nabob.

Clubs:
Pay a visit to First Hill and you can stop by Mercury at Machinewerks for drinks, music, and DJs. In Capitol Hill, you can visit The Baltic Room for music, dancing, and drinks. Tia Lou is a small club in Belltown where you can find drinks, dancing, and music. Deep Down Lounge is a basement dancing club that can be found in Pioneer Square. Some other clubs you might want to check out include Highway 99 Blues Club, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Habana Sodo, and Emerald City Soul Club.

Shopping:
Those looking for short term rentals Seattle who are in the mood for shopping will have a lot to choose from in the city. Seattle is home to a number of big malls, a large variety of shops, and some popular shopping areas.

Found in the Northgate neighborhood, the Northgate Mall houses over 125 stores, making it likely you will find something worth purchasing in this mall. A little ways to the south, in Tukwila, is the Westfield Southcenter, which houses 218 stores. Seattle Premium Outlets, which has 110 stores, can be found in North Marysville.

Seattle is also home to a large variety of smaller shops. Emerald City Guitars is a guitar shop that is found in Pioneer Square. Head to Fremont and you can visit the Wave Hounds surf shop. Take a trip Downtown and you can stop by Metsker Maps, a shop that sells city maps. In the Green Lakes neighborhood is Green Lake Games, a video game shop.

As for some of the more popular shopping areas, Capitol Hill is a neighborhood where you can find many independently-owned shops offering a variety of goods, including clothing and imports. In Fremont you can find a number of clothing shops, import stores, craft galleries, and boutiques. Pioneer Square is a popular shopping destination for people who enjoy art galleries and antique stores.

For many people, health, education, and faith are important. Because of this, Seattle has many venues dedicated to all three. All around Seattle you can find hospitals, schools, and places of worship.

Hospitals:
In the event anyone in the hunt for furnished apartments in Seattle needs medical treatment, Seattle has a number of hospitals and medical centers available. Some of the hospitals you have to choose from include:

• Swedish Medical Center
• Seattle Children's Hospital
• University of Washington Medical Center
• Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
• Seattle Spine & Rehab Medicine
• Seattle Medical & Rehab Center
• Overlake Hospital Medical Center
• Schick Shadel Hospital
• Evergreen Head Injury & Rehabilitation
• Seattle Veterans Center

Schools:
If you are looking for furnished apartments Seattle and will have kids attending school, there are quite a few options available to you. Seattle is home to many high-quality elementary, middle, and high schools. It is also home to some find colleges and universities. Some of the schools you have to choose from include:

Elementary Schools:

• B F Day Elementary School
• Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
• West Seattle Elementary School
• Leschi Elementary School
• Sanislo Elementary School
• Schmitz Park Elementary School
• Wing Luke Elementary School
• Queen Anne Elementary School
• Sand Point Elementary School
• Lakeridge Elementary School

Middle Schools:

• Orca K-8 School
• Tops K-8 School
• Cascade Middle School
• Whitman Middle School
• David T. Denny International School
• Pinehurst K-8 School
• South Shore K-8 School
• Jane Addams K-8
• Madrona K-8 School
• Washington Middle School

High Schools:

• Puget Sound Skills Center
• Black River High School
• Garfield High School
• West Seattle High School
• Satellite High School
• Ballard High School
• Franklin High School
• Interagency Programs Seattle
• Secondary Boc Seattle
• Arts & Academics Academy Seattle

Colleges & Universities:

• Seattle University
• University of Washington Seattle Campus
• Antioch University Seattle
• Cortiva Institute Seattle
• Argosy University Seattle
• Divers Institute of Technology
• Pima Medical Institute Seattle
• Lake Washington Technical College
• Shoreline Community College
• ITT Technical Institute Seattle

Places of Worship:

For those looking for short term rentals in Seattle who practice religion, Seattle offers a number of religious venues where you are able to worship. There are venues for Christians, Jews, and Muslims throughout the city.

Churches:

• First Baptist Church Seattle
• New Hope Baptist Church Seattle
• Christ the King Church Seattle
• Holy Family Church Seattle
• Bethany Lutheran Church Seattle
• Central Lutheran Church Seattle
• First United Methodist Church Seattle
• Trinity United Methodist Church Seattle
• Bethany Presbyterian Church Seattle
• Bethel Presbyterian Church Seattle

Synagogues:

• Temple De Hirsch Sinai Seattle
• Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation Seattle
• Ezra Bessaroth Congregation Seattle
• Congregation Tikvah Chadashah Seattle
• Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Seattle

Mosques & Islamic Centers:

• Downtown Muslim Association Seattle
• Iah San Mosque Foundation
• Islamic School of Seattle
• Islamic Brotherhood of Seattle
• Islamic Center of Seattle