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Smith Tower, Japantown
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Smith Tower

  • 4.63.2k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 8 pm

Smith Tower is a restored historic skyscraper offering a vintage, intimate atmosphere with panoramic views from its observation deck and the iconic Chinese Room. Expect craft cocktails, guided history tours, and photo-ready sightlines—a compact, atmospheric escape to learn about Seattle's past and take in skyline views.

Quick answers

Smith Tower in short

When is Smith Tower open?

Mon–Wed 12–7 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sat 12–9 PM; Sun 12–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Smith Tower?

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.

Is Smith Tower indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Smith Tower cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Smith Tower?

506 2nd Ave,Seattle, WA 98104.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 8 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Mostly clear

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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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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
12–7 PM
tuesday
12–7 PM
wednesday
12–7 PM
thursday
Closed
friday
12–9 PM
saturday
12–9 PM
sundayToday
12–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Smith Tower
  2. 2 Collins Pub · 1 min
  3. 3 City Hall Park · 2 min
  4. 4 Pioneer Square · 2 min
  5. 5 Damn the Weather · 3 min
506 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104(opens the map)DirectionsTo JapantownCall+12066240414Websitesmithtower.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 3.2k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks
  • Rooftop seating

The feel

  • Historic
  • Cozy
  • Tourists
  • Couples

Around Japantown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.