Ballard Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Ballard

Mediterranean Inn
Clean Room Extremely Friendly Staff Excellent amenities
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Could not open and close bathroom door
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Arrived after sunset. Poor signage - even trouble identifying the hotel!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
Everything was lovely. Front desk staff not very friendly or helpful but everyone else was very nice.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Emily way awesome, Valet parking fantastic & bar tender Patrick I believe was a true professional!! Thank you for a great stay!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
Room was a little small but worked out fine. Street noise was definitely noticeable but understandable for the area. Everything was clean. It was a little dated as well.
Reviewed on 18 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 Lake Union or Wallingford Center.

Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena, 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.
