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CenturyLink Field is a modern sports stadium located at the south end of downtown Seattle within a mile of the central business district, providing spectacular views of the city skyline. The facility is home to the NFL's Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Seattle Seahawks and major league soccer's Seattle Sounders FC, in addition to hosting concerts, trade shows and consumer shows. Architects designed the structure of the stadium, particularly the roof, to direct as much crowd noise as possible on the field, resulting in a crowd at Seahawks' games that's known as one of the loudest in the league, contributing to the team's home field advantage.CenturyLink Field ParkingParking is readily available at CenturyLink Field, with spots for 3,100 automobiles onsite; 8,400 in surrounding lots and 15,000 lots downtown, most within walking distance of the stadium. Prices range from just under $10 to over $40, depending on the exact location. The least expensive option, about a 15-minute walk to the stadium, can be found in the lot at 339 Maynard Ave. S, where you'll pay less than $10 for 10 hours of parking. Single game parking passes and season parking passes for the North Lot, Union Station and CenturyLink Field Parking lots can be purchased through sites like StubHub and Ticketmaster.Hotels near CenturyLink FieldSilver Cloud Hotel – Stadium is one of the best places to stay in the city for easy access to CenturyLink Field, less than a quarter-mile away. It offers clean, comfortable rooms at very reasonable prices with modern amenities along with a rooftop pool and Jacuzzi. The Courtyard Marriott Downtown/Pioneer Square, located a little over a half-mile from the stadium, is another good option with similar amenities, including an indoor pool, at rates just slightly higher than the Silver Cloud Hotel.Seating at CenturyLink FieldThere isn't a bad seat in the house at CenturyLink Field, all are comfortable, feature a cup holder in front of you (with the exception of bleacher seating in the Hawks' Nest) and offer a good view of the game. Which seat to choose depends on the type of experience you want to enjoy, for example, families may want to sit in the upper level, which has the largest number of restrooms easily accessible as well as access to lots of concessions, several elevators, retail store and more. Upper level seats are more affordable too, making it easier if you're purchasing a number of tickets. For the ultimate in comfort, choose club level seating, ideally in sections 205 to 213 or 231 to 239, where you'll be away from the noise and enjoy a bird's eye view of the action. If you're looking for the "super fan" type of experience, in the midst of all the action where you can stand, yell and stomp your feet, sit in the lower level, sections 106 to 112 or 132 to 138.Food at CenturyLink FieldYou'll eat well at this stadium, with a good representation of Pike Place Market favorites, including Uli's Famous Sausage which offers the ever-popular and delicious three-bun sampler of its German-style links. Beecher's Handmade Cheese offers hot servings of its legendary mac and cheese, while Ivar's, a Seattle institution since 1938, offers its famous clam chowder in a cup or bread bowl as well as fantastic fish 'n ' chips.Beer at CenturyLink FieldCenturyLink Field is one of the best sports' stadiums for craft beer, with more than 30 beers found throughout the facility. Its home to Brougham Beer Hall as well as the Craft House, selling everything from small Northwest brewery options like Two Beers Brewing as well as Pike's Brewing renowned for its excellent Monk's Uncle, brewed with organic malt and sugar. Prices range from $8 to 11, with domestic the cheapest. With so many beer vendors, this is a rare stadium in that you're unlikely to contend with long lines.Parking alternatives at CenturyLink FieldGetting to CenturyLink Field is easy via public transportation and a great alternative allowing visitors to avoid the hassle of dealing with traffic as well as parking expenses. Sound Transit bus services offers transportation from throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, stopping within three blocks of the stadium. Link Light Rail offers quick and convenient service between Tukwila and Downtown Seattle, including SeaTac Airport.Author's bio: K.C. Dermody is a travel writer living in the Seattle area with hundreds of travel articles both online and in print. She has traveled the world and is the author of 'Best Travel Guide for First Time Visitors to Ireland,' but especially loves showing off the beautiful region she resides in.