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

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

£59
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

£120
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

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

£175
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Discover Seattle A Guided Tour

Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

£1
per adult
Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

£24
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
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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 £193 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£193
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (4,182 reviews)
"Hotel was a newer modern hotel in Great location. Rooms were small and compact but were very nice and had everything we needed. Customer service was exceptional would gladly stay here again"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Populus Seattle

Populus Seattle

4 out of 5
100 S King St Seattle WA
The price is £298 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£298
26 Jul - 27 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.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (504 reviews)
"Nice welcoming place to stay in Seattle, close to attractions and great restaurants. Rooms clean, staff helpful. Ask for a room with a view, not the inside of the building. Bathroom has no hooks to hang anything. Bar upstairs pricey."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Populus Seattle
The Arctic Club Seattle

The Arctic Club Seattle

4 out of 5
700 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is £183 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£183
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
The Arctic Club Seattle
Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

3 out of 5
612 2nd Ave Seattle WA
The price is £224 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£224
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The parking its so expensive, should have a good rate for the customer"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N Seattle WA
The price is £172 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£172
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,902 reviews)
"This place was awesome! The staff was super friendly, the hotel was clean, and the location is great for accessing all sides of Seattle. No pool or kiddo amenities, but I would definitely recommend it for a couple of adults who need an affordable and convenient base to explore Seattle."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Mediterranean Inn
The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

2.5 out of 5
2301 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is £167 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£167
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Belltown Inn
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Where to stay in Pioneer Square

Find the best Pioneer Square areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

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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.

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