Pioneer Square Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Stay near popular Pioneer Square attractions

An ornate glass-roofed structure with intricate metalwork and columns, surrounded by urban buildings and trees.

Pioneer Square

8.4/10 (1,977 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Sky View Observatory General Admission

Sky View Observatory Tickets

NZ$50
per adult
94% 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

NZ$136
per adult
96% 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

NZ$204
per adult
84% 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

NZ$333
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Seattle C3® by CityPASS®- Save on admission to top attractions

Seattle C3® by CityPASS®

NZ$189
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seattle C3® by CityPASS®
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket

NZ$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
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Our pick of the best Pioneer Square Hotel Deals

The Arctic Club Seattle

The Arctic Club Seattle

4 out of 5
700 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is NZ$388 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$388
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (2,669 reviews)
"Staff were amazing, funny, and place was beautiful!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 NZ$272 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$272
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (4,242 reviews)
"Great stay. The room had a beautiful view and great staff. The location was easy to get to from the Link and walking distance from a lot of good food, scenery, and shops."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Populus Seattle

Populus Seattle

4 out of 5
100 S King St Seattle WA
The price is NZ$556 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$556
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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.
Populus Seattle
Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

3 out of 5
612 2nd Ave Seattle WA
The price is NZ$326 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$326
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,012 reviews)
"The room was spacious, working air conditioning, nice and comfy bed. Good and efficient housekeeping. Perfect location, walkable from the Pike place market."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 NZ$364 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$364
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (3,748 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Paramount Hotel
The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

2.5 out of 5
2301 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is NZ$247 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$247
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,012 reviews)
"Everything is good just hoping the staff there double check the room sign before trying to enter because I place the DND on the door handle outside and they still try to do housekeeping. Its still a great place just need to do better on checking their surroundings."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Belltown Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Pioneer Square

Find the best Pioneer Square areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and a bridge in the background.

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 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 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.

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.

Pioneer Square Travel Guide

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