This business is Trusted — customers consistently rate it 4.7★ across 3,883 reviews, indicating reliable, quality service.
Strong long-term review history with 3,883 reviews and a 4.7★ average signals reliable, consistent service.
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Customers consistently cite quality service, professional conduct, and reliable results.
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A must-visit attraction in Seattle. The observatory offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the city skyline, Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier (weather permitting), and the Space Needle from above. Since it is located in the Columbia Center, the tallest building in Seattle, the views are truly spectacular. We purchased 3 admission tickets online through a third-party provider for about $55 total, which made the experience excellent value for money compared to many other Seattle attractions. I particularly enjoyed the informative exhibits explaining the Salish Sea, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, and Seattle's iconic landmarks. The displays help visitors better understand the geography and history of the region before enjoying the panoramic views. Visited on a weekend and there was no wait to enter. The observatory was clean, well maintained, and not overcrowded, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and take photographs. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Seattle. In my opinion, this offers the best overall view of Seattle, and seeing the Space Needle from above is a unique experience that should not be missed.
By accident I came across this place because of its shear scale. Whilst reading the sign outside a lady came out and said that the building was still open and the sunset would be great to see. Well, on the 72nd floor 'not even the top' the views were amazing over city to distant mountains and sunset didn't disappoint. The café bar was a surprise and I enjoyed every minute.
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We got there for just after 7pm. No queue and went straight up! They have a cafe up there which was nice. It is all inside, no outside parts. A beautiful 360 view of Seattle! They also had loads of fun facts and guides to what you were looking at. We went for the sunset which was quite late but still enjoyed seeing the colour of the sky change even if we didn’t see the city at night.
The observatory was great: gorgeous 360° views on a surprisingly clear and sunny day. We went around 11am, had a couple glasses of bubbly at the bar at the top, and learned several new things about the mountains and history of the building etc. from the infographic murals at the top. Pretty interesting, and obviously beautiful views of the city. I definitely recommend this experience over the Space Needle, which is a full 300 feet shorter than this one, yet more expensive!
Everyone knows about the space needle but I'm happy I stumbled on this instead! There was absolutely no crowd on a Saturday afternoon so I didn't feel rushed at all. Theres a bar and you can enjoy your drink with a stunning 360° view of Seattle and its surroundings. If you look closely you can even see the top of the space needle from up here.