The Best Pike Place Market Hotels

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• Where to Stay in Seattle

My wife and I on the rooftop deck at the Inn at the Market.

Hotels within 3-minute walk of Pike Place Market: Four Seasons • Inn at the Market • Thompson • The State • Palihotel • The Charter

6 Things to Know Before Booking

• The “Street Safety” Rule: While Pike Place Market itself (and 1st Avenue) is bustling and safe, the vibe changes quickly just two blocks east. 3rd Avenue is a major bus transit corridor that struggles with open drug use and loitering. I advise visitors to stick to 1st and 2nd Avenue for walking, especially at night.
• “Water View” vs. “City View”: In this neighborhood, the view is everything. A Water View room (overlooking Puget Sound, ferries, and the Olympics) will cost significantly more but is a prime reason to stay here. A City View typically faces an alley or an office building. If you are splurging on the Inn at the Market or Thompson, the water view is absolutely worth the money.
• Early Morning Noise is Real: Pike Place is a working market. Delivery trucks, fishmongers, and garbage collectors start setting up as early as 5:00 AM. If you are a light sleeper staying directly on the market front (like at the Inn at the Market), be prepared for some noise regardless of which floor you’re on.
• Parking is Difficult (and Expensive): Streets around the market are narrow, cobblestoned, and packed with pedestrians. Street parking is non-existent. You will most likely use your hotel’s valet service, which runs $50 to $75 per night. As mentioned in my where to stay in Seattle guide, I strongly recommend ditching the car if you are staying in this area.
• Accessibility & The Hills: The Market is built on a steep cliff. While the new Overlook Walk has made getting down to the Waterfront/Aquarium much easier, it is still a vertical neighborhood. If you have mobility issues, map out your walking routes to avoid the steepest grades of the Pike Street Hillclimb.
• Airport Transportation Strategy: Most visitors take a rideshare or taxi from the airport to downtown Seattle hotels ($55–$75). Standard Uber/Lyft and taxis pick up in the parking garage (a short walk via a skybridge); only Uber Black and Black SUV are allowed curbside at baggage claim. For budget-conscious or solo travelers, the Link Light Rail is a smart $3 alternative that avoids rush-hour traffic. Take the train to Westlake Station or Symphony Station for an easy downhill walk to market hotels (though be aware the return walk to the station is uphill).

The 6 Best Hotels near Pike Place Market

1. Four Seasons

Located just one block from the center of Pike Place Market and across the street from the Seattle Art Museum. Plush and spacious guest rooms and suites offer stunning views. Features a full spa and a beautiful heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking Puget Sound.

2. Inn at the Market

This is a fantastic romantic/honeymoon hotel. Located within Pike Place Market and surrounded (literally) by amazing restaurants, this is Seattle’s premier boutique hotel. Incredible views, large rooms, and sophistication in the heart of the tourist scene (without feeling touristy). The rooftop lounge has fire pits and views of the water and market.

3. Thompson

Sleek luxury hotel with a modern feel and fantastic location. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping water and mountain views to the west. Contemporary and stylish with an awesome rooftop bar, The Nest. Steps from Pike Place Market.

4. Palihotel

Boutique hotel with a cozy plant-filled lobby and a vintage vibe, steps from the shops, stalls, and restaurants of Pike Place Market. Rooms have a vibrant green and floral decor, large windows that let in lots of light, refrigerators and electric kettles, and whimsical design elements like old-fashioned telephones. Many rooms overlook the market with views that extend over Puget Sound.

5. The State

91-room boutique hotel within a lovingly restored 1902 building. Mid-century meets Art-Deco decor, local and bespoke artwork. Excellent and reasonably priced on-site restaurant, 8th-floor rooftop terrace with amazing views. Unbeatable location for restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing – just one block from Pike Place Market.

6. The Charter

Trendy hotel two blocks from Pike Place Market. Rooms are large and luxurious. The rooftop bar has an outdoor deck and good city views.

Good Value Hotel near Pike Place Market

• Ace Hotel – Cool, hipster-friendly hotel with a great location in Belltown. It offers reasonable rates (some rooms have shared bathrooms) and is about a 10-minute walk from Pike Place Market.