ValerieS3

I have lived in Belltown for over a year, and have to say that it is probably one of my favorite places to spend time, especially as most people assume it's far more dodgy and unsafe than it really is.

Yes, you will run into some people who are sleeping rough, and yes, there is a fair amount of low-income housing in this area; these things have helped Belltown retain some of the historically significant buildings in the area that are being smashed away in other parts of Seattle.

Several of the streets are top notch for food and bars; you can tell this based on the super hip joints that keep popping up, and the fact that many restaurateurs and owners continue to add new establishments near their existing ones.

There are rough areas, but the proximity to... everything! plus all the necessary amenities make it hard to deny that Belltown is a great place to live and spend time.