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.
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.
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.
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.
Portland Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you spend time at Portland Building. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Clean room, great view and staffs were all very friendly, especially Cameron! She was extremely patient with all my questions and made check in process easy. I would definitely come back next time when I’m in town.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
It was a wonderful place to stay. Service was excellent!
Reviewed on 21 Jan, 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
The staff were fantastic, getting me checked in early and they were very friendly. Rooms are well-appointed, clean and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
This place is one of a kind
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Room was clean and was a great place to crash. Thank you for the early check-in and great customer service.
Reviewed on 27 Jan, 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Friendly, professional, attentive, staff extremely clean. We will be back! The only issue we had was the outlet didn’t work near the sink. The GFI was bad, so couldn’t blow dry or curl my hair, but was able to improvise.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, East Green Lake Beach and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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 sporting events 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 Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
West Queen Anne
While visiting West Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Parsons Gardens and Queen Anne Pool.
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.
