When is the best time to visit The Bench?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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The Bench
- 4.936 reviews
- Free
A quiet, elevated spot offering pleasant city and neighborhood views from a simple public bench. Ideal for photography, a peaceful pause, or taking in Capitol Hill sights — expect light foot traffic and an intimate urban outlook. Visit for a calm moment outdoors and easy access to nearby parks and walking routes.
Quick answers
The Bench in short
Is The Bench indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is The Bench?
602 17th Ave E,Seattle, WA 98112.
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 1 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 46° out there
- Hours unknown: check before you go
49°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 46°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 2pm
49° - 3pm49°
- 4pm48°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 The Bench
- 2 Monsoon Seattle · 3 min
- 3 Cone & Steiner · 3 min
- 4 Hopvine Pub · 4 min
- 5 Victrola Coffee Roasters · 5 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 36 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
- Outdoor seating
The feel
- Quiet
- Cozy
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Couples
Around Capitol Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Monsoon SeattleVietnamese · 3 min walk
Good nowCone & SteinerCafé · 3 min walk
Hopvine PubPub · 4 min walk
Victrola Coffee RoastersCafé · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time