Old Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Old Ballard
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ballard Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Ballard Building. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.
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
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Top hotels in Old Ballard
Mayflower Park Hotel
Staff was nice and helpful. Rooms were comfortable
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Excellent service great breakfast and a pleasant experience
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Really close to Climate Pledge and food options. Staff was very friendly and if you need a late night snack....Dicks is across the street.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
My guest and I were very pleased with our stay. the rooms were well maintained and staff was friendly. many amenities close by. restaurants/ nightlife🤗 will highly recommend the stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Belltown Inn
i really liked the room it was decent size and the counter staff was amazing. super friendly. they have bikes you can use and water in the lobby. very good location in downtown. my only note would be the rooms do no have a deadbolt. there is security and front desk 24/7. i felt very safe and would ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Great location- very clean - small room but beds were great! Staff was accommodating!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Ballard
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
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.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
