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South Lake Union, Seattle

Hotels near Amazon's Seattle headquarters, by walking time

Every hotel near Amazon's Seattle headquarters and the Spheres, ranked by how long the walk is, with how to visit the Spheres and the HQ tour, Link light rail and the streetcar from Seatac, and parking. Book the room here; add a private car from the airport.

From Seatac
Link + a short walk

Where you're going

  • the Spheres: 2111 7th AveThe glass domes at 7th Ave & Lenora St, in the middle of Amazon's Denny Triangle buildings (Doppler at 2021 7th Ave, Day 1 at 2121 7th Ave). Amazon's Seattle and Bellevue campuses have more than 50 buildings, so check your meeting or interview address with your contact. The Understory visitor center (2101 7th Ave) is open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM.

Every hotel near Amazon HQ, closest first

Walking minutes to Amazon HQ, estimated from each hotel's location at an easy pace on the street grid. Amazon's buildings run from the Spheres north into South Lake Union, so a hotel north of Denny Way can be closer to your building than this list says.

Next door · 5 minutes or less on foot

A short walk · 6 to 12 minutes on foot

More hotels, nearest first

A short walk (more) · 6 to 12 minutes on foot

A longer walk · 13 to 25 minutes on foot

A short ride · Over a 25 minute walk: the time by car is shown

Hotels from our catalog with real guest reviews. Times are estimates.

From Seatac to Amazon HQ

Link light rail

From the airport, walk to the station (baggage claim carousel 16, up one floor, across the skybridge and through the garage) and ride the 1 Line to Westlake: Sound Transit's timetable puts the airport 39 minutes from downtown Seattle, trains every 8 to 10 minutes most of the day, $3.00 one way for adults, free for 18 and under. From Westlake it's about a 10 minute walk up 7th Ave to the Spheres (our estimate), or take the South Lake Union Streetcar from Westlake Hub (McGraw Square) to Westlake & 7th: every 12 minutes on weekdays 7 AM to 7 PM, $3.00 for adults, and a Link fare paid with ORCA or tap to pay counts toward it for about 2 hours.

Sound Transit: Sea-Tac Airport

A private car to your hotel

About 29 minutes without traffic, from the arrivals curb to your hotel's door or straight to your building. Better with bags, a group, or an early interview; the fare you see is the fare you pay.

Price the ride from Seatac

Worth knowing before you book

Visiting the Spheres
Open to visitors by free reservation on the first and third Saturday of each month, 10 AM to 6 PM; reservations open 15 days before each date. Visits last up to one hour; every adult shows a government photo ID, minors must be on the reservation with an adult, and bags must be 12 by 12 inches or smaller (no bag check). On weekdays only Amazon employees get in. Source
The HQ walking tour
Amazon's free, self-guided Puget Sound Headquarters Tour has 14 stops marked with QR codes between 6th and 8th Avenues and Lenora and Bell Streets. No booking: start at the Doppler stairway and walk toward Bell St, about 20 minutes on foot and 40 minutes of audio. Source
Parking
Amazon points visitors to the paid garages at 2021 7th Ave and 2121 7th Ave or the street, and asks them to come by transit or a ride if they can. City street parking in South Lake Union is paid Monday to Saturday (2, 4 or 10 hour limits) at $1.00 to $5.50 an hour by block and time of day; free on Sundays. Source
Hotel rates
Amazon doesn't publish hotel rates for visitors or interview candidates; ask your recruiter or host about lodging before you book.

Questions

Which hotels are closest to Amazon's Seattle headquarters?

Within about a 5 minute walk: The Dylan, a Baymont by Wyndham, Staypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle, Warwick Seattle, The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection, La Quinta by Wyndham Seattle Downtown, Ändra Hotel Seattle - MGallery Collection and more. This page lists the hotels within a 25 minute walk, closest first.

Can you visit the Amazon Spheres?

Yes, on the first and third Saturday of each month, 10 AM to 6 PM, free with a reservation that opens 15 days ahead on seattlespheres.com. Visits last up to an hour and adults need a government photo ID. The Understory visitor center at 2101 7th Ave is open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM.

Does Amazon offer tours of its Seattle headquarters?

Amazon's Puget Sound Headquarters Tour is free and self-guided: 14 QR-code stops between 6th and 8th Avenues and Lenora and Bell Streets, starting at the Doppler stairway. There's no booking and no guide-led version.

How do I get from Seatac Airport to Amazon in South Lake Union?

Link light rail to Westlake ($3.00; Sound Transit's timetable puts the airport 39 minutes from downtown), then about a 10 minute walk up 7th Ave or the South Lake Union Streetcar to Westlake & 7th. By car it's about 29 minutes without traffic.

Where should I park near the Spheres?

Amazon lists paid garages at 2021 7th Ave and 2121 7th Ave, plus street parking. City street parking in South Lake Union is paid Monday to Saturday and free on Sundays.

Facts checked November 10, 2026 on the official pages linked above.

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