Looking to Stay Near Seattle's Pike Place Market? Here Are the Best Hotels In and Around the Landmark

With views of Elliott Bay, easy access to public transportation, and local culture woven into every element, these are the best places to stay near Seattle's incredible historic market.Thompson Seattle/UnsplashAs a travel writer born, raised, and still living in Seattle, I believe visitors to my fine city can skip the Space Needle, but never Pike Place Market—the crown jewel of Seattle and the rare tourist attraction that locals love and use regularly. Staying in one of the many great hotels near Pike Place Market makes visiting it easy, and some of the top luxury and boutique hotels sit within a few minutes' walk of the landmark. It's also a great home base: The market, which first opened in 1907, is right in the middle of downtown, so visitors are just a few blocks from the Seattle Art Museum, ferry docks, cruise port, Link Light Rail to the airport, and so much more.A hotel close to Pike Place also allows guests to see how the market changes throughout the day—you can pick up a curry beef hum bow from Mee Sum Pastry while the produce vendors set up in the morning, and return when the shops open for wild sockeye salmon at Pasta Casalinga or a frozen treat from Hellenika (it's technically not ice cream—it's better). The ideal evening includes a walk along the recently renovated waterfront and ends with a nightcap at Zig Zag Cafe, a staple of the Seattle cocktail scene.Ready to base your trip around one of Seattle's most beloved attractions? Read on for the best hotels near Pike Place Market—a handful are literally inside the market, so the stalls will be right outside your front door.Editor-recommended hotels near Pike Place MarketFrequently asked questionsFour Seasons Hotel SeattleDistance from Pike Place Market: Inside the marketAt Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, classic luxury, seamless service, and subdued decor create a quiet backdrop that allows the city directly out the front door to be the star. Rooms with resort-style space, marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, and a “coffee concierge” on call each morning would make it hard to leave the room if it weren't for Pike Place Market being a block away and Seattle's Waterfront Park being just down the stairs. On the other hand, Seattle's views never get old, even for locals, and there are few better places to see them from than the hotel's rooftop infinity pool. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the spacious bay-view rooms and Goldfinch Tavern, the on-site restaurant, share the same panorama as the pool, giving plenty of opportunities to spot magnificent pink sunsets, snow-capped mountains, and maybe even an orca swimming among the ferries.Read Full ReviewThompson SeattleDistance from Pike Place Market: Inside the marketDesigners and building buffs love the Thompson chain’s focus on architectural details, and its Seattle location, which debuted in 2016, doesn’t disappoint. With an angular glass exterior and modern-yet-friendly furnishings throughout, the hotel has quickly earned a reputation as Seattle’s most stylish stay. Rooms are sharply furnished and understated, with dark woods, navy accents, and stately pinstriped duvets. On warm evenings, flocks of locals head to rooftop bar The Nest to share vodka-and-Courvoisier punch served from copper flamingos or to sip on locally brewed beers. If The Nest is full, score one of the sleek barstools downstairs at Conversation, a good restaurant that churns out excellent cocktails. On top of all that, the Thompson has the friendliest staff in town. With an uncanny ability to remember every guest who books one of the hotel’s 152 rooms, the concierge crew always comes through with first-rate dining recs and offers to make reservations. —J.V.Read Full ReviewPalihotel SeattleDistance from Pike Place Market: Inside the marketIn 2018, Avi Brosh, founder of Los Angeles–based Palisociety, opened the 96-room Palihotel Seattle in the downtown building that originally housed the historic Colonnade Hotel. With moss-colored walls and views past Pike Place Market to the Puget Sound, a Cozy King here feels like the perfect launching pad for a weekend in Seattle. Small touches like fresh flowers and an antique tea kettle make the room memorable, and with a rain shower and a fully stocked minibar, it's as comfortable as it is charming. –Jessica VoelkerRead Full ReviewInn at the MarketDistance from Pike Place Market: Inside the marketFlames dance prettily inside the Inn at the Market lobby fireplace, giving the room an urban lodge vibe that feels just right on a rainy day after visiting Pike Place Market. Elegant yet cozy, the 79-room hotel in the heart of the market counts plenty of loyal repeat customers among its clientele. From business travelers lounging on the lobby couch to couples celebrating their anniversary with Champagne sipped from well-placed swivel chairs in the waterfront rooms, the inn feels full of happy people. Ask the concierge about in-room spa services and discounted passes at the nearby Seattle Athletic Club. —J.V.Read Full ReviewThe State HotelDistance from Pike Place Market: 1-minute walkIn spring 2019, the State Hotel opened in the eight-story Eitel Building just a stone’s throw from Pike Place Market. The 91 white-walled guest rooms are a bit spare, but are still upscale and cheery. If possible, opt for a room with a west-facing window so you can wake to the blue beauty of Puget Sound. A Shepard Fairey mural covers the west-facing exterior wall, and Ben Paris, the ground-floor restaurant, quickly became a lunch and happy-hour favorite for local workers. Reasonably priced and perfectly located, this hotel makes a great case for itself as the go-to perch for Seattle tourists. —J.V.Read Full ReviewHôtel Ändra Seattle MGallery Hotel CollectionDistance from Pike Place Market: 7-minute walkHôtel Ändra is a hip hotel in ever-hip Belltown. In the lobby, the Pacific Northwest meets Scandinavia with a honed basalt fireplace and floor-to-ceiling white oak bookcases; translucent glass barn doors open onto the Greek restaurant, Lola. Upstairs, the 123 rooms—in an appealing palette of pale blue, red, and gold—betray the building’s past as a 1926 residential hotel: Quarters are so large and comfortable that you may be tempted to settle in for a spell.Read Full ReviewFairmont Olympic Hotel, SeattleDistance from Pike Place Market: 8-minute walkSeattle’s Fairmont Olympic is a smartly revamped downtown landmark, and its spa and public spaces work together in harmony. The full-service Penelope & The Beauty Bar and wellness center offer serious rejuvenation, while the lobby Olympic Bar sizzles with energy, conversation, and craft cocktails. At The George, expect high-end, seafood-forward cooking in a sumptuous setting— Shuckers Oyster Bar has similar PNW bounty, just with patrons in jeans and sneakers. Centrally perched between the Seattle Art Museum and the Seattle Public Library, the property deftly balances heritage and modern luxury. —Greg FreitasRead Full ReviewHotel TheodoreDistance from Pike Place Market: 8-minute walkOpened in November 2017, Hotel Theodore—formerly Seattle’s octogenarian Roosevelt Hotel—boasts tasteful furnishings and a clutch downtown location at an affordable price point. The airy lobby features an atrium ceiling, low-slung armchairs with shiny leather cushions, and the same blue and caramel accents you’ll find in the 153 rooms and suites upstairs. Bath lovers should spring for a Studio Suite so they can soak in a gorgeous clawfoot tub backdropped by white subway tiles. There's also a nightly “local craft cocktail hour” with one or two cocktails made using a local spirit ready to sample. —J.V.Read Full ReviewHotel CrocodileDistance from Pike Place Market: 10-minute walkHotel Crocodile oozes cool, embraces Seattle's music history, and brings backstage VIP vibes to a boutique hotel. Located on the second floor of a 1954 sailors' union building, it sits directly atop its partner, legendary concert venue The Crocodile, where national-level bands play nearly every night of the year. A life-sized model of the eponymous animal greets guests with a bowl of candy in the lobby, though no actual staff do, as the hotel uses a keyless entry system with self-check-in and virtual guest service. While the lobby is trés analogue, the rooms embrace modernity, with heated floors in the white-tiled bathrooms and flat-screen smart televisions, and each features a lounge area that combines midcentury-modern furniture with art that evokes grunge-era irreverence.Read Full ReviewFAQ:What are the best hotels near Pike Place Market?Some of the best hotels near Pike Place Market are actually inside the market, like the Inn at the Market, or right across the street, such as the Thompson and Palihotel. On top of that, many of Seattle's top luxury hotels sit within a 10-minute walk of Pike Place Market, including the Fairmont Olympic and Four Seasons.How far is downtown Seattle from Pike Place Market?Downtown Seattle is not far from Pike Place Market, because the market is within the area generally considered as “downtown.” Conveniently, that makes all the hotels near Pike Place Market either in, or a short walk from, downtown.Where should I avoid staying in Seattle?Seattle has very few hotels outside of the downtown core, so there are not many places that visitors need to think about avoiding when they consider where to stay. That said, anyone planning to rely on the city's limited public transit will do best staying close to downtown.How we choose the best hotels near Pike Place Market in SeattleEvery hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.Award-winning food and travel writer Naomi Tomky explores the world with a hungry eye. As a freelancer for more than a decade, she delights in digging into the intersections of cuisine and culture. The Seattle-based writer has received awards from the Society of American Travel Writers, Association of Food Journalist, ... Read MoreOysters and craft beer so good you won’t notice it’s drizzling