Pioneer Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pioneer Square
Popular places to visit
Pioneer Square
Located in the National Historic District and looking out onto Elliot Bay, this is Seattle’s oldest historic site in the heart of the city.
Columbia Center
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Occidental Square
You can find out about the history of Seattle with a trip to Occidental Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Sky View Observatory
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Sky View Observatory. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Our pick of the best Pioneer Square Hotel Deals
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Staff friendly
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Populus Seattle
Best hotel I stayed in in seattle.top notch service
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Arctic Club Seattle
A former men’s club - interesting history.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Clean and spacious room, convenient location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
Great staff. Awesome location for Super Bowl jubilee - right outside the front door. Large clean rooms. Great breakfast area and decent offerings.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Great room,friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pioneer Square
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.
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.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Moore Theatre and The Crocodile.
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.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jimi Hendrix Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
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.
