Ballard Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
Sunset Hill Park
Sunset Hill 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 vibrant area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Top hotels in Ballard
Mayflower Park Hotel
Room was great- large and clean. Staff was great at check in. Valet service was very impressive
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful, historic 100 year old landmark hotel - would have given it 5 stars but you have to deal with an obnoxious, non-working phone robot when you call the front desk. I would expect that at motel 6 but not a place like this.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
the view from my room was amazing! staff was very friendly and a very clean hotel! i enjoyed my stay and will definitely be coming back to this hotel for my next trip.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
I enjoyed my stay so much! it was close to everything.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Belltown Inn
Great room, excellent bed, location and walkability. Nice staff and amenities
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Alll the staff were outstanding! They were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast buffet was simple but had enough and it was good. The lobby was very clean along with the eating area and the room was emaculate. I will definitely return.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Seattle Center and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
