Without traffic, a cab takes about 20 minutes and last I checked in 2012, it cost a flat rate of $40.
#The layover seattle free#
Have fun!įour free hours is cutting it a tad close, but if you don't mind making haste, then yes! Lucky for you, SEA is very close to Downtown Seattle (I'm assuming that's the part of Seattle you'd like to visit!) and it's very convenient to take a cab or the train there. Seattle is great! Definately worth the treck into town to check out a few things. Seattle Waterfront and check out the view. If you're up for a bit of a walk (10 mins or so from Pike Place), walk down to the.In your remaining hour of sightseeing you could: There are ton of other seafood restaurants on the waterfront as well. You could also make the 10 minute walk down to the waterfront and have lunch at Six Seven Restaurant at theĮdgewater Hotel for great views while you eat.Matt's in The Market is another great restaurant near Pikes Place Market.Maximilien Restaurant is a lovely French restaurant with a great patio area and happy hour.Pink Door is an Italian restaurant with great food - a local favorite.My favorite restaurants near Pike Place Market are: Restaurants tend to be pretty efficient downtown so you'll probably be able to be in and out in an hour and a half. I agree with Debbie, you will have to hurry a bit, but its do-able! Taking the light rail including walking time will take about 45 minutes each way, so you'll have 2.5 hours of restaurant time and sightseeing.