Ballard
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 vibrant 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Top hotels in Ballard
Mayflower Park Hotel
Excellent stay! The Queen suite was wonderful and Savannah at the front desk and the valet folks great! Perfect location and the city. Will return for sure!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
The room was nice, and the staff was wonderful! Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
I love this hotel for the proximity to the airport and the ability to leave my car for an extended time. With the onsite restaurant there is no need to go anywhere. The free airport shuttle runs every 20 minutes making it very easy to connect to a flight.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great place
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
Staff was great. The concierge Warren gave me food recommendations to explore nearby.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
I want to say the staff was great, but the room was in terrible condition. First off the main outlet was not working. So the lamps connected to the bed frame, the alarm clock, and charger were not working. After two maintenance people came by the solution ended up being to use an extension chord ...
Reviewed on 26 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.
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