Travel & Resources
Planning to join us in person for RustConf 2025? Here’s everything you need to know about making the trip.
Venue
RustConf 2025 is taking place at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Seattle which is conveniently located near transit, exciting sights, and other amenities. The venue address is:
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101
Hotels
We encourage all in-person attendees joining us from out of town to stay in downtown Seattle for convenience. The most convenient option will be to stay onsite at the Hyatt Regency. You can reach their reservations department here or via phone at . RustConf 2025 does not have an associated room block or discount.
If you are not able or interested in staying at the Hyatt Regency, here are a few convenient alternatives to explore. We recommend booking your room as soon as possible, since downtown Seattle is a busy place and RustConf is taking place right after a long holiday weekend in the US.
Budget Hotel Recommendations ($):
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
- Holiday Inn Seattle Downtown – Lake Union by IHG
- Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle By The Space Needle (15-minute walk, 4-minute drive)
- Moore Hotel (11-minute walk, 8-minute drive)
Moderate Hotel Recommendations ($$-$$$):
Transit
Planning to fly into Seattle for RustConf? The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA-TAC).
For cost and convenience, we highly recommend all RustConf attendees traveling through SEA-TAC utilize the Sound Transit Light Rail system to reach downtown Seattle, where the event is taking place.
Train tickets are approximately $3 and can be purchased at the SEA-TAC/Airport station. Depending on where your hotel is located, you’ll likely want to catch the 1 line in the Lynwood City Center direction, ride the train for ~45 minutes, and disembark at Westlake station. Click here for SoundTransit ticket information and here for a trip planner.
Visas
Attendees from some countries might require a travel visa to attend RustConf in person. We encourage each attendee to research their specific travel requirements in advance, as visa application and approval processes can take weeks to months.
If you determine that you will require a travel visa to join us at RustConf, an official letter of invitation from us might strengthen your application and, in some cases, might be a requirement. You can request a visa letter after you have registered for RustConf by filling out this form. If your visa application is denied, we can reimburse your ticket purchase.
Note: Obtaining an invitation letter from the Rust Foundation will not guarantee visa approval. While the Rust Foundation will most likely not be able to provide you with visa application advice, you are welcome to email us at rustconf@rustfoundation.org if you have any questions about the information above!
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Local Recommendations
If you’re joining us from out of town, we hope you have the opportunity to explore beautiful Seattle before or after RustConf! Here are some recommendations to guide your leisure time:
Pike Place Market
— 10-minute walk —
Watch fish fly, explore artisan food stalls, grab fun souvenirs, or just wander around aimlessly at the iconic Pike Place Market! Touristy? Without a doubt! Worth it? Absolutely.
Seattle Art Museum
— 10-minute walk —
Rotating modern and global exhibits; great for an inspiring change of pace from the rest of your week.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
— 15-minutes by transit. —
A famous-for-a-reason glass sculpture museum next to the Space Needle.
Olympic Sculpture Park
— 10-minute drive, 30-minute walk —
Modern art meets Puget Sound views. Free and peaceful, great for a coffee walk.
Add-a-Ball Arcade
— 10-minute drive from our venue (Fremont neighborhood). —
A funky, retro arcade bar tucked beneath the streets of Fremont. Expect pinball machines, vintage video games, neon signs, and a divey charm that draws both locals and nostalgic techies. Perfect for a post-conference social night out.
Ada’s Technical Books & Café
— 25-minute walk or 7-minute drive from our venue. —
A quiet haven for technical minds, Ada’s blends a technical bookstore with a cozy vegetarian café. You’ll find titles on coding, science, and math, alongside great coffee and plenty of space to work or reflect.
Oddfellow’s Cafe
— A 20-minute walk from our venue —
Capitol Hill charm. Oddfellows serves up excellent brunch, coffee, cocktails, and dinner in a historic, loft-like space. It’s perfect for catching up with fellow attendees, people-watching, or slipping into the adjacent Elliott Bay Book Company for post-lunch browsing. Accepts reservations.
Qiao Lin Hotpot
— A 3-minute walk from our venue —
This modern Chinese hotpot spot lets you cook your own meats, veggies, and noodles in a bubbling broth right at your table. Great for global eaters and group dinners that double as team bonding. Accepts reservations.