Located in the center of Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, Cornish Commons places interns in one of the city’s most dynamic and walkable districts. Often recognized as the heart of Seattle’s technology and innovation corridor, the surrounding area is home to major employers, medical research centers, creative arts venues, and countless opportunities to explore the city during your stay.

Interns are just minutes from downtown Seattle, giving easy access to shopping, grocery stores, pharmacies, coffee shops, banks, and everyday essentials. Nearby retail destinations include Pike Place Market, Pacific Place, Westlake Center, and neighborhood grocery options within walking distance of the residence hall. Interns can also enjoy convenient access to local boutiques and major retailers throughout downtown and South Lake Union.

Seattle’s renowned dining and nightlife scene surrounds the property with everything from casual cafés and food halls to waterfront restaurants and late-night entertainment. Popular nearby neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Belltown, and Downtown Seattle offer live music venues, rooftop bars, theaters, museums, and cultural attractions that make it easy to experience the city outside of work hours

For recreation and sightseeing, residents can explore many of Seattle’s most iconic attractions located nearby, including the Space Needle, Seattle Center, the Museum of Pop Culture, Pike Place Market, Elliott Bay waterfront parks, T-Mobile Park, and Lumen Field. During the summer months, Seattle’s mild weather and scenic surroundings create opportunities for kayaking, ferry rides, outdoor concerts, and weekend trips throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Cornish Commons also offers excellent transportation connectivity for commuting interns. Public transit options nearby provide easy access to Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Sea-Tac Airport, and other major employment centers throughout the Seattle metro area.