Ballard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ballard
Stay near popular Ballard attractions
Activities
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
The Belltown Inn
"The room itself was fine. A standard hotel room that was pretty clean. The elevator situation was not ideal. There is one small elevator at the property and it was slow. The stairs were confusing as they did not all go to the lobby. The area around the hotel was a bit sketchy, nobody bothered us ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"The location of the hotel was very convenient since it was close to many places to eat and short distance of pike market. The staff was very welcoming and professional. Place was peaceful."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"The rooms in the main tower are rather nice and updated. The rooms in the other wings definitely need some work. Overall a nice hotel with a good conference space. Very convenient to restaurants and basic needs shopping, which is good since the in-hotel food options are wildly expensive."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in Ballard
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
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.
