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 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.
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 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.
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
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
Mediterranean Inn
The rooms are small but nice. It’s a beautiful hotel. The lobby is nice and welcoming. The staff were amazing. The next time we come back to Seattle we are definitely staying again and a lot of that has to do with the staff. (Cleaning staff included. Incredibly sweet and attentive) We can’t wait ...
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
Our room was the furthest away from the lobby you can get. Difficult to find and very dated
Reviewed on 18 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.
