StayAreasWhere to stay near Lumen Field
Pioneer Square is the closest area we cover, about 10 minutes' walk from Lumen Field. If you'd rather stay in town, Downtown is 16 minutes home at 22:45 by tram. For less, University District is 27 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $180, against $220.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 69,000 people
- What's on
- Seahawks and Sounders games and stadium concerts
- Nearest stations
- Stadium and International District/Chinatown (Link light rail), King Street Station (Amtrak, Sounder)
Where to stay for a match or concert at Lumen Field
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer SquareHistoric streets, galleries & stadiums | 12walk | 12walk | $220 |
| DowntownPike Place Market & the waterfront | 16tram | 16tram | $280 |
| Queen AnneSpace Needle, Seattle Center & views | 36bus 13, tram | 27tram, bus 13 | $200 |
| University DistrictStudent neighbourhood by the University of Washington, on light rail | 28tram | 27tram | $180 |
| BellevueShiny towers, shopping and tech offices across Lake Washington | 50bus 249, tram | 35tram | $330 |
| South Lake UnionModern hotels, Amazon & Lake Union | 28tram | 36bus 40 | $210 |
| Capitol HillNightlife, cafés & Volunteer Park | 38walk | 38walk | $210 |
| BelltownRestaurants, bars & the sculpture park | 24bus, tram | 39walk | $260 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near Lumen Field cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Pioneer Square and downtown hotels are a 10 to 20-minute walk; Link trains run to the airport.
Before you book
- Pioneer Square is next door; downtown is a 15-minute walk.
Hotels near Lumen Field
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Lumen Field and the areas on the map
Staying near Lumen Field: questions
What is the best area to stay near Lumen Field?
Pioneer Square is the closest area we cover, about 10 minutes' walk from Lumen Field. If you'd rather stay in town, Downtown is 16 minutes home at 22:45 by tram. For less, University District is 27 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $180, against $220.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at Lumen Field?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Pioneer Square 12 minutes, Downtown 16 minutes, Queen Anne 27 minutes, University District 27 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Pioneer Square and downtown hotels are a 10 to 20-minute walk; Link trains run to the airport.
How much do hotels near Lumen Field cost?
In Pioneer Square, typical doubles are about $140 budget, $220 mid-range and $380 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Lumen Field?
Stadium and International District/Chinatown (Link light rail), King Street Station (Amtrak, Sounder).