Washington · United States
Where to stay in Spokane
Spokane is a city in Washington, United States, home to about 229,000 people.
- Best months
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- GEG9 km · Spokane International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Spokane
Spokane ( spoh-KAN; Spokane: sƛ̓x̌etkʷ) is a city in and the county seat of Spokane County in the U.S. state of Washington.
The city is pronounced as "spo-CAN," but often mispronounced as "spo-CANE." It is named for a Salish-speaking tribe of Native Americans who were the original inhabitants of the area. The original spelling, Spokan, was given an e by the adoption of the name of the original building, Spokane House (a trapping house built by early European arrivals). Spokane is the economic hub of an area that serves roughly 1.5 million people.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Spokane
See
The center for all of your shopping centers, main attractions and hotels. Skywalks connect much of the downtown shops, useful in winter.
- Riverfront Park
- Monroe Street Bridge
- Spokane County Courthouse
- Davenport Arts District
- Huntingdon Park
- Mobius Discovery Center
- Manito Park
- Riverside State Park
- Spokane House Interpretive Center
- Cat Tales Wildlife Center
- Finch Arboretum
- Fort George Wright National Historical District
Do
- Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- Numerica SkyRide
- Wonderland Family Fun Center
- Gonzaga Bulldogs
- The Knitting Factory
- Mt. Spokane
- Spokane International Film Festival
- Get Lit! Programs Festival
- Bloomsday
- Lilac Festival
- Hoopfest
- OutSpokane Pride Parade & Rainbow Festival
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Where to stay
Hotels in Spokane
8 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Montvale Hotel | 1899 | 0.3 km |
| Ridpath Hotel | 1952 | 0.3 km |
| The Davenport Hotel | 0.1 km | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center | 0.8 km | |
| Hotel Upton | 1910 | 1.2 km |
| Otis Hotel | 1911 | 0.3 km |
| The Davenport Grand Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection | 0.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Spokane
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Spokane are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; December is the wettest, with about 79 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Spokane: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Spokane International Airport (GEG), about 9.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW, 105 km) and Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS, 146 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
The STA (Spokane Transit Authority) is an excellent way to get around to the north, south, and west sides as well as to the Valley and Liberty Lake in the east. Bus route maps can be found in a few stores and gas stations. Most drivers are very friendly and helpful so ask any questions you may have. The STA offers 2-hour and all-day passes. You must ask the driver for a pass before you put your fare in the fare box. Car rentals are available in many locations, mainly near the Spokane International Airport. All the major companies are there.
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GEG · Spokane International Airport
PUW · Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
LWS · Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Spokane
Eat
Spokane's dining scene has come into its own. A wide variety of chef-owned restaurants serve all tastes, with an emphasis on locally-grown and organic ingredients. Don't leave without enjoying a craft pizza at one of the area's many artisan pie shops. The area is known for wild and exotic pizza varieties, including Thai and a four-cheese pie called the "Honey Badger," topped with a honey glaze.
Drink
Spokane experienced an explosion in craft brewing, with local and regional brewers becoming popular. Beyond that, the nightlife scene has a number of bars, pubs, and nightclubs downtown.
Stay safe
People in Spokane are generally quite kind and hospitable. The city is safe, and violent crime is rare. That said, Spokane has had ongoing challenges with property crime and vehicle theft. If parking a vehicle, be sure to lock the doors and ensure that all valuables are in the trunk. Also, use caution when walking through Riverfront Park or on the Centennial Trail at night. Do not swim or wade in the Spokane River, drownings are not uncommon. While Spokane has a few hospitals (typical for a city its size), it does not have a Level 1 trauma hospital. While the need is rare, patients are flown by air ambulance to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
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Questions
Spokane: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Spokane?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Spokane are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; December is the wettest, with about 79 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Spokane?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Spokane International Airport (GEG), about 9.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW, 105 km) and Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS, 146 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Spokane?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Spokane
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.