University Village, Seattle: Location in the U-District

University Village (U Village) is an upscale open-air shopping and lifestyle center in Seattle's University District, adjacent to the University of Washington (UW) campus.

Exact Location

Address: 2625 NE University Village St, Seattle, WA 98105
Intersection: University Way NE ("The Ave") & NE 45th Street

Neighborhood Context

• North: UW Campus (Husky Stadium, Intramural Fields).
• South: Ravenna/Bryant residential.
• East: Union Bay / Lake Washington (via Montlake Blvd).
• West: "The Ave" (University Way) – student retail, dining, transit hub.

Access

• Transit: King County Metro Routes 44, 45, 48, 67, 70, 73, 372, 373 stop at 15th Ave NE & NE 45th St or University Way & NE 45th St. Link Light Rail: U District Station (10-min walk south).
• Parking: 2-hour free surface lot (validated by merchants); paid garage.
• Bike: Burke-Gilman Trail passes 2 blocks north.

Character

Not a student hangout—curated mix of Apple, Lululemon, Crate & Barrel, Shake Shack, local boutiques, and a Saturday farmers market (seasonal). Target demographic: UW faculty, staff, alumni, and affluent neighbors.