Books · Pioneer Square
Arundel Books
on Pioneer Square, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Rare, out-of-print and new books with strengths in art and poetry, run by a fine-press publisher founded in 1984 that also prints and binds books on vintage letterpress equipment.
Hours
Daily 11am–7pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Pioneer Square Pergola (2 min walk) and Smith Tower (4 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- On First Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, the Frye Garage (117 3rd Ave S), Butler Garage (114 James St) and 450 Alaskan (450 Alaskan Way, enter from King St) are free with a voucher from a participating store, restaurant or gallery; after 10pm regular fees plus an $85 after-hours release fee apply. Link light rail runs direct from Sea-Tac Airport to Pioneer Square Station, the Seattle Streetcar connects to the neighborhood, and King County Metro and Sound Transit Express buses serve it.
- Pioneer Square shops
- Galleries mostly open Tuesday to Saturday from about 10am to 5:30–6pm and close Sunday and Monday, while bookshops open 10–11am and several stay open to 7–8pm.
From Visit Pioneer Square - Seattle, WA
Arundel Books - Visit Pioneer Square - Seattle, WA
About us Arundel Books was founded in 1984 as a fine press publisher specializing in art and poetry; three years later, we began selling rare and out-of print books. Over the years we have changed a great deal, and now operates a retail bookstore in Seattle, and a small (!) publishing company that i
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Before you go
What are Arundel Books's hours?
Arundel Books is usually open Daily 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Arundel Books?
Arundel Books is at 212 1st Ave S in Pioneer Square, Seattle. It's near Pioneer Square Pergola (2 min walk).
Where can I park near Arundel Books?
The closest option for Pioneer Square is On First Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, the Frye Garage (117 3rd Ave S), Butler Garage (114 James St) and 450 Alaskan (450 Alaskan Way, enter from King St) are free with a voucher from a participating store, restaurant or gallery; after 10pm regular fees plus an $85 after-hours release fee apply. Link light rail runs direct from Sea-Tac Airport to Pioneer Square Station, the Seattle Streetcar connects to the neighborhood, and King County Metro and Sound Transit Express buses serve it.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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