Pioneer Square Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pioneer Square showing heritage architecture, city views and street scenes
Pioneer Square showing heritage architecture, city views and street scenes
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square showing street scenes, heritage architecture and city views
Pioneer Square
Love history? Head for Pioneer Square, the oldest neighbourhood in Seattle.

Pioneer Square was established in 1852, though we must say it’s held its age well. Brick buildings never really go out of style, and these days they house all sorts of galleries, shops and cafes. See important aspects of the city’s storied past by walking along the Trail to Treasure, then feel free to gape a bit at a waterfall in the middle of the city. Yes, a real waterfall—albeit manmade—takes centre stage at Waterfall Garden Park, and yes, you definitely want to get a picture with it.


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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 AU$179 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$179
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,074 reviews)
Staff was incredibly rude on so many accounts

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Populus Seattle

Populus Seattle

4 out of 5
100 S King St Seattle WA
The price is AU$387 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$387
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (352 reviews)
Great hotel, location and service. This was our second time staying here and we will be back! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Populus Seattle
The Arctic Club Seattle

The Arctic Club Seattle

3.5 out of 5
700 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
The price is AU$299 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$299
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (2,197 reviews)
I would have given it five stars except that the water in our bath never got really hot. Too bad. Had a Jacuzzi tub. Service was great. Hot buffet breakfast was excellent as was their food at their bar - cioppino and Caesar salad were very good. Loved that due to being Platinum on Expedia, I was ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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 AU$260 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$260
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Cold in room, blowing cold air all night, dining room was cold, way too cold to eat.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown

Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown

2.5 out of 5
77 Yesler Way Seattle WA
The price is AU$170 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$170
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Good stay, good continental breakfast great service

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
Mayflower Park Hotel

Mayflower Park Hotel

4 out of 5
405 Olive Way Seattle WA
The price is AU$241 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$241
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,468 reviews)
Historic hotel in downtown Seattle. Room was on the small side, but clean with comfortable mattress and towels. Excellent housekeeping staff made up room daily. Starbucks coffee service in the room. The location is excellent, minutes from Pike Place Market, Space Needle, shopping, restaurants and ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Pioneer Square

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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.

First Hill
Downtown Seattle featuring street scenes and central business district

Downtown Seattle

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Seattle
Belltown which includes street scenes

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.

Belltown
Denny Triangle neighborhood.

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.

Denny Triangle
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Central District

While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.

Central District
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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.

SoDo


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