When is Sky View Observatory open?
Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sun 11 AM–8 PM.
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Sky View Observatory
- 4.73.7k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 8 pm
Sky View Observatory offers sweeping 360° views of Seattle, Elliott Bay, and Mount Rainier from a high-elevation observation deck. Expect spacious, polished viewing areas with floor-to-ceiling windows, photo opportunities at sunset, a small café and gift shop, and timed entry during busy periods — ideal for sightseeing, photography, and skyline appreciation.
Quick answers
Sky View Observatory in short
When is the best time to visit Sky View Observatory?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Sky View Observatory indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Sky View Observatory cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Sky View Observatory?
700 4th Ave,Seattle, WA 98104.
Right now · 11:15 am
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Indoors
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Overcast
- Feels
- 45°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 12pm
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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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–8 PM
Where and how
- 1 Sky View Observatory
- 2 Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge · 2 min
- 3 City Hall Park · 4 min
- 4 Cherry Street Coffee House · 5 min
- 5 Pioneer Square · 5 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 3.7k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Scenic views
- Rooftop seating
The feel
- Spacious
- Upscale
- Tourists
- Couples
- Solo friendly
Around West Edge
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Charlotte Restaurant & LoungeRestaurant · 2 min walk
City Hall ParkPark · 4 min walk
Good nowCherry Street Coffee HouseCafé · 5 min walk
Good nowPioneer SquarePark · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.