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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Pioneer Square

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

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

£142
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

£58
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

£3
per adult
Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour
The Escape Game in Downtown Seattle

The Escape Game in Downtown Seattle

£39
per adult
The Escape Game in Downtown Seattle
Whale & Wildlife Watching Tour from Seattle

Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront

£87
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Picture 1 for Activity Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

£56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour
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Top hotels in Pioneer Square

The Arctic Club Seattle

The Arctic Club Seattle

4 out of 5
700 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is £142 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
£142
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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! (2,720 reviews)
"Beautiful and very comfortable historic hotel. Enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

The Arctic Club Seattle
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way Seattle WA
The price is £99 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£99
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,194 reviews)
"Clean room View good"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Populus Seattle

Populus Seattle

4 out of 5
100 S King St Seattle WA
The price is £203 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£203
19 Nov - 20 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! (627 reviews)
"Close to stadium"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £102 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
£102
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel is ok. But I don’t recommend for people who are light sleepers. Rooms are very loud. You can hear everything from the streets. Also there are quite a few homeless surrounding the hotel."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

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 £107 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£107
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St Seattle WA
The price is £121 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£121
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (3,762 reviews)
"Professional, friendly, helpful staff. Restful decor and very quiet rooms. Excellent location. Easy access for valet parking."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

The Paramount Hotel
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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 nighttime cityscape with a bridge leading to a city center, featuring illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

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 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.

A university building with a prominent 'University of Washington' banner, brick architecture, and a set of stairs leading to the entrance.

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.

A waterfront cityscape with a prominent museum and a large cruise ship docked nearby.

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 Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, 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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