Seattle on a Budget
By Citysearch Editors, Seattle
Low on cash? Get a lot for a little at these Seattle favorites.
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Musashi's
1400 N 45th St, Seattle, WA
Seattleites flock to this Wallingford sushi house for inexpensive and speedy rolls and sashimi. -
Dick's Drive-In
111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA
Still the cheapest meal in town, this legendary burger-flipping, milk shake-slinging takeout joint has been going strong since 1954. -
Than Brothers Restaurant
7714 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
Pho and cream puffs reign supreme at this affordable Aurora Vietnamese chain. -
Bakeman's Restaurant
122 Cherry St, Seattle, WA
Soups and legendary turkey sandwiches are an incredible bargain at this Pioneer Square establishment. -
Gordito's Healthy Mexican Food
213 N 85th St, Seattle, WA
Gargantuan portions and miniscule prices keep customers coming back to this Greenwood joint.
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Moore Hotel
1926 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
Clean and simple rooms in an ideal downtown location make this historical hotel one of the city's best bargains.
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Inn at Queen Anne
505 First Ave N, Seattle, WA
European ambience and pocket-friendly rates make this homey Queen Anne spot a best buy. -
Pensione Nichols
1923 First Ave, Seattle, WA (866) 623-0027
A remarkable travel bargain, this small inn offers a prime location and comfy lodging. -
Green Tortoise Hostel
1525 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
A bare-bones hostel in a convenient downtown location. -
Sixth Avenue Inn
2000 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA
Good, basic budget accommodations in the heart of downtown Seattle.
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Ballard Locks
3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA
A short drive from downtown, this water-bound spectacle is a great free place to get the feel for Seattle's maritime life. -
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA
You won't see abstract art at this haven of representational landscape and portrait work--and you won't pay a dime to get in. -
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA
These lesser-known falls surpass Niagara in height, with breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains. -
Columbia Tower Observation Deck
701 Fifth Avenue, 73rd Floor, Seattle, WA
Forget the Space Needle--a mere $5 gets you an unbeatable view from this executive vantage point. -
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Built on nine formerly industrial acres on the north edge of downtown, this vibrant park offers a unique urban experience without charging admission. -
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
A tour of this organic, free-trade chocolate factory only costs a few bucks and includes ample chocolate samples along the way.
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The Green Room
1426 First Ave, Seattle, WA
Monday through Saturday, 5pm-8pm, the annex of this historical club serves $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks and $2 food specials. -
Nite Lite Restaurant
1926 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA
Strong spirits and good prices keep Seattleites coming back to this well-worn cornerstone. -
Eastlake Zoo Tavern
2301 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA
Quirky decor, cheap beer and games make one of Eastlake's oldest establishments an enduring favorite. -
Broadway Grill
314 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
A hit-or-miss menu doesn't deter this noisy hangout's many devotees--they're here for the cheap drinks. -
Five Point Cafe
415 Cedar St, Seattle, WA
A cheap and cheeky old-school dive for boozers of all ages. -
Dante's Steak & Grog
5300 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA
Drink deals nearly every night bring crowds to this U-District hangout.
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Red Light
312 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
Two huge floors of campy, used and new vintage clothing, coupled with seriously affordable price tags, create unlimited possibilities for outrageousness. -
Big John's Pacific Food Importers
1001 Sixth Ave S Level B, Seattle, WA
Forget so-called gourmet stores and head to this glitz-free bargain basement, where exotic imported foods are sold at down-home prices. -
Buffalo Exchange
4530 University Way NE, Seattle, WA
Not quite a vintage boutique, not quite a thrift store: Chic, cut-price clothes on these racks are the coolest castoffs around. -
Twice Sold Tales
905 E John St, Seattle, WA
This fiercely independent bookstore--crawling with cats and attitude--sells used books into the night and often has a $1 rack in front with inventory overflow. -
Nordstrom Rack
19500 Alderwood Mall Pkwy #140, Lynnwood, WA
Nordstrom's quality brand-name clothes are sold at bargain prices--it's an especially good stop for shoes and jewelry. -
Ikea
600 SW 43rd St, Renton, WA
You know you love to shop at Sweden's global solution for affordable, color-coordinated home-furnishing designes. -
Best Kept Secret Sample Sales
138 105th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Chasing the brand name? This constantly evolving sample shop features clothing and gifts from high-end brands at below wholesale prices.
