Old Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Old Ballard
Popular places to visit
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.
Ballard Farmers Market
You can find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Ballard Farmers Market. 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 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.
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
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Old Ballard
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The rooms were clean a bit small but everyone was friendly
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Room was clean, staff were helpful and polite. Great location, easy to access places we wanted to visit and event we attended
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Great spot for seeing a show at climate pledge.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Modern, clean, well decorated and comfortable. All staff were very friendly. Good location.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
From the valet and front desk staff to the lounge bartender, all of the employees at the CP were polite and friendly. Our room, which was in the 32 floor, was clean and large. It also had a beautiful view of Seattle. It came with bottled water, which they would refill as often as we wanted. The pillows ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Ballard
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 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 Seattle Center, 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.
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.
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.
