The prime neighborhoods in the Downtown Seattle area include the following:
1. Pioneer Square: Pioneer Square has several historic buildings of Seattle.The location of Pioneer Square is close to the Safeco Field and Qwest Field. Thus it is located at the south end of Downtown.
2. Seattle Waterfront: It may be described as the landmark of seattle from where it is possible to explore the rest of the world.
http://www.seattlewaterfront.org
3. Retail Core: It is the place in Seattle where a lot of national as well as international retailers as well as restaurants are located. It may also be described as one of the best areas for shopping as well as dining. Some of the great shopping centers, boutiques and departmental stores are located in this area.
4. West Edge: The various landmarks that are present at this urban place in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum Benaroya Hall.
5. Belltown: The location of Belltown may be described as between retail Core and Seattle Center. There are several restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
http://www.belltown.org
http://www.downtownseattle.com/content/visitors/DTNhoods.cfm