VISITOR FAQ
What are the Market’s hours?
Full Market hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Individual hours do vary, with many food businesses and restaurants open earlier and fine dining restaurants open later. Sunday is an optional day for commercial businesses, but many are open.
How do I get to the Market? Where is parking located?
The Market’s main entrance (home to the famous clock and sign reading Public Market Center) is at First and Pike in downtown Seattle. The Public Market parking garage is easy to locate at 1531 Western Ave. and offers some of the most affordable parking in downtown Seattle. Driving directions to the Market’s parking garage can be found here. Additional parking information is located here.
Where can I stay in or near the Market?
There are two lodging options within Pike Place Market historic district proper: Inn at the Market and Pension Nichols Bed & Breakfast. For other downtown lodging options, please visit www.visitseattle.org.
Where can I park an RV in or close to Pike Place Market?
Our parking garage and parking lots cannot accommodate RVs. However, there is RV parking available on surface lots directly across from the Seattle Aquarium on the east side of the 1500 block of Alaskan Way. This is within easy walking distance of the Market.
Where can I drop-off a school or tour bus?
Unfortunately, in Pike Place Market proper, neither our parking garage nor our surface lots are large enough to accommodate school or tour busses. There is parking for busses nearby on city streets on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that they are located on city streets and are subject to City of Seattle parking regulations. Two drop-off spaces are located just behind and west of the Market in the 1600 block of Western Avenue. Busses can also park on the Seattle waterfront on Alaskan Way at piers 62/63. Both of these locations have signage indicating bus parking.
Do you provide lockers or storage for luggage or backpacks?
Pike Place Market is not able to offer any lockers or storage for luggage, backpacks, etc. If you are a cruise-line passenger or a guest in a local hotel, we suggest checking with concierge services on the ship or at your hotel, as storage is more than likely available there.
Do you rent wheelchairs or scooters?
Pike Place Market does not have the capacity to rent wheelchairs or scooters. Wheelchairs and scooters are available for rent from local businesses including the following:
Access Medical Equipment Information
7612 Aurora Avenue N., Seattle, Washington
206-365-7700
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Can I bring my dog to Pike Place Market?
Dogs or any other pets are not allowed inside Market buildings (with the exception of service animals).
Where is Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA) office located?
Pike Place Market PDA office is located at 85 Pike Street, Room 500 Seattle, WA 98101. The office is located just south of Don & Joe’s Meats down a cement staircase wedged between Mt. Townsend Creamery on the left and Market Spice on the right. Above the staircase is a neon sign that says “Market Office”. The closest major landmark to the staircase is Rachel the Pig, located directly under the clock and sign near First Street and Pike Place. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8am till 5pm.
How do I find my favorite Market business, craftsperson or merchant?
Please visit Pike Place Market’s shopping directory. Still need help? Please email info@pikeplacemarket.org for further assistance.
Can I rent a table to sell a product for just a day or two?
There are day tables for rent at Pike Place Market, but with stipulations. Theses tables or “Daystall” tables, as they are referred as, are specifically rented to permitted farmers who grow their own products and permitted craftspeople who make their own products (who are screened in and then must meet attendance requirements). Pike Place Market does not rent tables on a day-at-a-time basis.
How can I become a permitted farmer or craftsperson at Pike Place Market?
For more information about our Daystall permitting process(s), please visit Become a Craftperson. For farmers wanting to sell their produce at the Market click here.
How can I open a retail business in the Market?
For more information on commercial leasing guidelines, please visit Open a Business.
How do I apply for a job in the Market?
Job openings at Pike Place Market PDA are listed on our website at PDA Employment Opportunities. To apply for a job at individual businesses or with specific merchants you will need to inquire with each one separately.
Where can I find historical photos of the Market?
There are several sources for historical photos and information including:
City of Seattle photo archives
Museum of History and Industry photos
History Link
Can we trade website links?
Pike Place Market's website promotes Market-specific businesses and Market-specific events. Typically we do not partner with outside businesses. Thank you for your understanding.