Ballard Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Ballard

Mayflower Park Hotel
Wonderful stay. Very clean, comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Mediterranean Inn
Great location! Just a couple blocks from the climate pledge arena. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The rooftop lounge was nice as were the rooms. Overall highly recommend for the price and location. Will definitely be back in the future.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great location. Good service. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Belltown Inn
Clean room, great staff, walking distance to everything
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
Very good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Center, 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 Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
