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.
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
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
It’s a big place , little out dates but still comfortable .
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great room, clean, excellent friendly service at the front desk
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful. The breakfast is pretty good too.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The service is superb! Breakfast is for me that stands out. It’s hot, a lot of choices. I also wanted to shout out the complimentary items. Thanks for the service. The only thing that needs improvement is, there is no blow dryer in the room.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The front desk attendant specially Kumar very accommodating almost everyone is Kumar was excellent attendant or receptionist but he really handle me patiently I really giving him 2 thumbs up Appreciate him & the rest of the crew of the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Clean room, nice staff, seemed to be located in the middle of everything.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 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 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.
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.
