Ballard
Seattle
Popular places to visit
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 walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Ballard Farmers Market
You can find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Ballard Farmers Market. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park
28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Ballard
Mediterranean Inn
Parking in the hotel, easy check out and check in. Quiet
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
The Belltown Inn
The staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and air conditioning is functioning well. Parking was across the street but was safe and well policed.
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great staff, easy check in and check out, great shuttle service
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
I stayed for one night a Friday night to watch a concert in a small venue and overall the experience was very good the room was small but adequate and quiet and cool. The bathroom was small but not a big issue the shower was fine. And I was awakened at 10:00 a.m. by a knock on the door from staff ...
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
The Paramount Hotel
One of the elevators well it was an operative and it took very long time for the other one to arrive
Reviewed on 1 May, 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Loved the location and atmosphere! Great staff and amenities!
Reviewed on 29 Apr, 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 Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle 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 Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
