Courtesy of Airbnb Measuring just 180 square feet, this compact property is parked in the heart of West Seattle. Live like a local in the Emerald City with these home-away-from-home Airbnbs in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard. share this article Dive into the authentic side of Seattle by overlooking the city’s big-name hotels—which are largely concentrated in the downtown area—in favor of an apartment-based stay in one of its diverse neighborhoods. They all come chockablock with locals’ favorite restaurants, boutiques, bookstores, cafés, and bars. Indeed, it’s Airbnb to the rescue in the Emerald City, with robust rental options listed in walkable neighborhoods where you can ditch the car and hit the pavement, in spots like West Seattle, Capitol Hill, Ballard, or the University District (aka the U District). Or for something unique to Seattle, you might consider a yacht stay (Airbnb has plenty of those listings, too). Accordingly, here are nine Seattle Airbnb standouts that we absolutely love: