UW Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). It’s about 20–30 minutes south of downtown Seattle.

Seattle has lots of hotel, Airbnb, and VRBO options to meet different styles and budgets. See below for some of our neighborhood recommendations!

For the touristy traveler: Downtown Seattle, Lower Queen Anne, South Lake Union, On the Waterfront

For the ‘I want to be nearby the venue’ traveler: University District, Ravenna

For the nightlife traveler: Capitol Hill

For the live like a local traveler: Ballard, Fremont, Upper Queen Anne, Green Lake, West Seattle, Central District, Beacon Hill, Madison Valley

The Link Light Rail is the most budget-friendly way to get downtown. It takes a little over 40 minutes.

Rideshare: Follow signs for "Ground Transportation" to the 3rd floor of the parking garage for Uber/Lyft.

Driving: Traffic on I-5 can be unpredictable, so give yourself an extra 30 minutes if you’re traveling during "rush hour" (which in Seattle is 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM).

If you’re staying Downtown or in Capitol Hill, you can easily skip the rental. Seattle is very rideshare-friendly (Uber/Lyft), and the Link Light Rail connects the airport directly to the city.

Parking Pro-Tip: Parking in Seattle can be expensive ($30–$50+ per night at hotels). If you do rent a car, check if your lodging includes parking or use the SpotHero app to find cheaper garage rates nearby.

Where to Rent:

• SEA Airport: This location is most convenient, if you’re flying in. All major agencies (Hertz, Enterprise, etc.) are located at the off-site Rental Car Facility, accessible via a 24/7 shuttle from the terminals.

• Downtown: If you only need a car for one day (like for a trip to Tahoma/Mt. Rainier), there are several rental offices downtown.

Yes! There is free parking on-site at UW Center for Urban Horticulture.

Check out our map below for some of our favorite spots!