The City's Best Bargains

Updated: March 12, 2009

Find the best deals in the city. Try tasty cheap eats or do some exploring with free attractions and low-cost adventures.

On this page:Inexpensive Dates, Free Attractions, Cheap Eats, Bargain Hotels.

Inexpensive Dates

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Landmark Crest Cinema Centre
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    16505 Fifth NE, Seattle, WA 98155 (map)

    Head 15 minutes north of downtown and take in a first-run art-house flick for just $3 at any showtime.

  2. 2 1 Star Rating: Poor Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Tour
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    14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072 (map)

    The complimentary tour of this classy winery includes three tastings, making it well worth the schlep to Woodinville.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Century Ballroom & Cafe
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    915 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    This fun, romantic club is ideal for couples curious about salsa and swing-dancing, and lessons are only $5 ($7 on weekends).

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Greenlake Golf Course
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    5701 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Get to know your date and get some exercise with a lap around Seattle's cherished in-city park.

Free Attractions

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Volunteer Park Conservatory
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    1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

    Experience the lush tropics or arid desert any day of the year--without leaving Seattle or paying a dime.

  2. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pike Place Market
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    1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This open-air shopping haven is a mecca for authentic merchants straight out of the Northwest's past--and people-watching doesn't cost a dime.

  3. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Frye Art Museum
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    704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Admission is always free at the city's haven for representational landscape and portrait work.

  4. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hiram M. Chittenden Locks / Ballard Locks
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    3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    A short drive from downtown, this water-bound spectacle and city park is a great place to get the feel for Seattle's maritime life.

Cheap Eats

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bakeman's Restaurant
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    122 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    You'll get change from a fiver when you order the perfect day-after-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich from this legendary lunch counter.

  2. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Uwajimaya Village Food Court
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    600 Fifth Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Crowds flock to this international food court for fast and tasty Asian food at bargain prices.

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dick's Drive-In Restaurants
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    111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

  4. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gorditos Healthy Mexican Food
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    213 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    The burrito grande, so massive that it's made with two flour tortillas, could easily feed a small family and is one of the best bargains in town.

Bargain Hotels

  1. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pensione Nichols
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    1923 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    A remarkable travel bargain, this small inn offers a prime location and comfy lodging.

  2. 14 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Inn at Queen Anne
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    505 First Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    European ambience and pocket-friendly rates make this homey Queen Anne spot a best-buy.

  3. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Moore Hotel
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    1926 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  4. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Best Western-Pioneer Square
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    77 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  5. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ace Hotel
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    2423 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

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