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

A brick building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, 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$49
per adult
92% 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$135
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Discover Seattle A Guided Tour

Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$2
per adult
Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

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

NZ$401
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Whale & Wildlife Watching Tour from Seattle

Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront

NZ$275
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Seattle C3® by CityPASS®- Save on admission to top attractions

Seattle C3® by CityPASS®

NZ$187
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seattle C3® by CityPASS®
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Our pick of the best Pioneer Square Hotel Deals

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way Seattle WA
The price is NZ$269 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$269
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The Arctic Club Seattle

The Arctic Club Seattle

4 out of 5
700 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is NZ$350 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$350
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
Populus Seattle

Populus Seattle

4 out of 5
100 S King St Seattle WA
The price is NZ$617 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$617
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (523 reviews)
"Great hotel and room. Restaurant staff was terrible. Front desk staff was not focused on solutions."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

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$398 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$398
20 Aug - 21 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! (1,012 reviews)
"This place is five stars I would recommend to anyone to come and stay here. We opted for breakfast, very good breakfast friendly staff the breakfast option did not clarify details whether per day per person."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way Seattle WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$477 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$477
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,760 reviews)
"Everything was just a short walk away."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N Seattle WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$387 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$387
17 Aug - 18 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! (5,998 reviews)
"This was an excellent place to stay prior to a cruise. Shuttle service to cruiseport. Restaurants nearby. Very convenient. $70 taxi from airport for 3 of us. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Mediterranean 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 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 greenhouse with glass panels, surrounded by a garden with yellow and purple flowers.

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 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 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.

A river with boats, a bridge, and trees.

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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