Pioneer Square Travel Guide

Seattle

A street scene with a covered walkway, historic buildings, and pedestrians.
A building with a brick facade covered in green ivy, a black arched entrance, and signs for a bakery and cafe.
A covered pedestrian walkway with ornate metalwork, a Starbucks Coffee shop, and a fire hydrant on the sidewalk.
A clock with 'Ben Bridge' and 'The Diamond People' written on it.
A building covered in green ivy with a sign reading "GRAND CENTRAL BAKERY". There are red umbrellas and people sitting at tables outside.

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A brick building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and trees.

Pioneer Square

8.4/10 (1,977 reviews)
Seattleā€™s birthplace and oldest neighborhood is set in the National Historic District overlooking Elliot Bay.
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Things to do

Seattle CityPASS: Admission to Top 5 Seattle Attractions

Seattle CityPASSĀ®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions

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per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Seattle CityPASSĀ®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Sky View Observatory General Admission

Sky View Observatory Tickets

ąøæ921
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sky View Observatory Tickets
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

ąøæ2,562
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Whale & Wildlife Watching Tour from Seattle

Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront

ąøæ4,685
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

ąøæ1,064
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour

Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour

ąøæ1,051
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way Seattle WA
The price is ąøæ5,991 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
ąøæ5,991
ąøæ7,070 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,181 reviews)
"Staff were kind and helped with everything I needed. Including booking the same room a extra 3 days"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The Arctic Club Seattle

The Arctic Club Seattle

4 out of 5
700 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is ąøæ6,958 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
ąøæ6,958
ąøæ9,593 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,459 reviews)
"Staying here really made our trip special"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Arctic Club Seattle
Populus Seattle

Populus Seattle

4 out of 5
100 S King St Seattle WA
The price is ąøæ10,814 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
ąøæ10,814
ąøæ13,686 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (489 reviews)
"Beautiful and amazing service! We love to stay here"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Populus Seattle
Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

3 out of 5
612 2nd Ave Seattle WA
The price is ąøæ9,003 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
ąøæ9,003
ąøæ10,758 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"We loved our experience at the Courtyard Marriott Seattle. The staff was from check/in to check/out."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St Seattle WA
The price is ąøæ7,029 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
ąøæ7,029
ąøæ8,294 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,557 reviews)
"Ckean room staff suoer nice lunch at resturant good if a bit over priced"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Paramount Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St SeaTac WA
The price is ąøæ4,150 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
ąøæ4,150
ąøæ4,736 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (2,380 reviews)
"Centrally located from SeaTac airport with Link just a block away to take us to downtown Seattle. Free shuttle to and from airport to hotel, plus they offered free shuttle service to restaurants nearby. Front desk personnel very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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Where to stay in Pioneer Square

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Downtown Seattle

Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.

A harbor with boats, a Ferris wheel, and a city skyline with skyscrapers.

Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.

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Capitol Hill

Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.

A marina with several sailboats docked, a wooden building with a sign, and a city skyline in the background.

South Lake Union

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

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University District

Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.

Pioneer Square Travel Guide