Ballard
Seattle
Popular places to visit
Shilshole Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Shilshole Bay Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National Nordic Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Nordic Museum during your travels in Seattle. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Golden Gardens Park
Golden Gardens Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Watch fish travel upstream, see boats head out to sea and explore quiet gardens at canal gates that remain a crucial part of Seattle’s waterways.
Ballard Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Ballard Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
If Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
Mediterranean Inn
Very close to climate pledge and Dick's burgers 🍔 😋 you can also take the monorail from the Seattle center to Pike's Market.
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
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Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Extremely nice hotel...
Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Character, older, lovely. The tub was the best old school tub ever. Excellent for a good soak after walking all over downtown.
Reviewed on 12 Mar, 2026
The Paramount Hotel
This is the best place in Seattle to stay! Close to everything, the staff is amazing. The Holel is always clean, they have the best pillows! All the rooms are very nice!
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Easy access from the amtrak station, within walking distance to the pike place market and the space needle. Public transportation near by to access anywhere in the city. Front desk staff was very pleasant.
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Wallingford Center or Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
