Pioneer Square Travel Guide

Seattle

Pioneer Square featuring heritage architecture, central business district and street scenes
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square featuring city views, street scenes and heritage architecture
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square

Popular places to visit

Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square

4/5(37 reviews)

Seattle’s birthplace and oldest neighborhood is set in the National Historic District overlooking Elliot Bay.

Pioneer Square
Columbia Center

Columbia Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Columbia Center is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Columbia Center
Smith Tower

Smith Tower

You can find out about the history of Seattle with a trip to Smith Tower. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Smith Tower
Sky View Observatory

Sky View Observatory

Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Sky View Observatory. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Sky View Observatory
Occidental Square

Occidental Square

You can find out about the history of Seattle with a trip to Occidental Square. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Occidental Square
Waterfall Garden Park

Waterfall Garden Park

After visiting Waterfall Garden Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Waterfall Garden Park

Things to do

Come see Seattle like you never have heard tales of death and bring the City's history back to life.

Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour

฿1,035
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket

Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket

฿1,218
per adult
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Smith Tower: Observatory Access Ticket

Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket

฿813
per adult
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Seattle City Tour

Seattle Highlights City Tour

฿3,175
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Seattle Highlights City Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

฿5,593
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

฿4,810
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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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 ฿3,338 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,338
฿3,939 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,882 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

3.5 out of 5
255 South King Street Seattle WA
The price is ฿6,481 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿6,481
฿7,648 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,641 reviews)
We arrived very early, got a super awesome upgrade with an amazing view. Had a great night in Seattle.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
The Arctic Club Seattle

The Arctic Club Seattle

3.5 out of 5
700 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is ฿4,666 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿4,666
฿6,845 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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! (2,046 reviews)
This was our second time staying here. Very friendly staff, rooms are very comfortable, location is convenient. This is our go to spot when we're in Seattle for a game.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

The Arctic Club Seattle
Populus Seattle

Populus Seattle

4 out of 5
100 S King St Seattle WA
The price is ฿7,917 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿7,917
฿10,236 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (294 reviews)
Staff were so courteous and helpful. The hotel was beautifully unique and we loved it!! The key card holders (seed packets) were a very cool touch. I can’t wait to see my flowers.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Populus Seattle
Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown

Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown

2.5 out of 5
77 Yesler Way Seattle WA
The price is ฿3,078 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿3,078
฿3,665 total
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Everything is good.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

3 out of 5
612 2nd Ave Seattle WA
The price is ฿4,115 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
฿4,115
฿4,986 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The avocado toast is amazing

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Pioneer Square

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First Hill

Well liked for its churches and live music, First Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Neumos and Broadway, and jump on the metro at Broadway & Marion Stop to get around the city.

First Hill
Downtown Seattle showing street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4/5(177 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Seattle
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Denny Triangle

If you're spending time in Denny Triangle, check out sights like The Spheres or Pike Pine Retail Core and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westlake 7th St Station or Westlake Denny Wy Station.

Denny Triangle
Belltown which includes street scenes

Belltown

Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.

Belltown
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Central District

While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.

Central District
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SoDo

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.

SoDo

Pioneer Square Travel Guide