Ballard Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating and a river or creek as well as a small group of people
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks featuring heritage architecture
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks which includes outdoor art
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a river or creek, a coastal town and boating
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks which includes boating, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Shilshole Bay Marina

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.

Shilshole Bay Marina
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating and a river or creek as well as a small group of people

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.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Golden Gardens Park

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.

Golden Gardens Park
Ballard Farmers Market

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 vibrant area.

Ballard Farmers Market
Sunset Hill Park

Sunset Hill Park

Sunset Hill 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.

Sunset Hill Park
National Nordic Museum

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 vibrant area.

National Nordic Museum

Activities

Seattle C3® by CityPASS®- Save on admission to top attractions

Seattle C3® by CityPASS®

AU$154
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Seattle C3® by CityPASS®
passageway beneath Washington St

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

AU$111
per adult
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Come see Seattle like you never have heard tales of death and bring the City's history back to life.

Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures

AU$48
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

AU$299
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Snoqualmie Falls

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$280 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$280
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,488 reviews)
"Clean room, good view."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$267 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$267
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,729 reviews)
"Loved the staff. Breakfast was worth it if you bought in advance. Location was great. Room was small and bed is up against the wall. No big deal for me but for more than 1 person it would be tight. Major downside are the iPad controls for the TV. Please just give me a remote."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$214 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$214
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,795 reviews)
"Nice room. Small but fits two adults for an overnight. Was surprised at valet parking. Super convenient for theatre district and pike place."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$248 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$248
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,034 reviews)
"The hotel and staff were great. It's worth it to spring for the extra fee for executive privileges of the daily breakfast and happy hour. It's close to all public transportation, the downtown Pike Market, the Stadium's and the Space Needle. It's just uphill from most directions - and not a small ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$219 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$219
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,632 reviews)
"Excellent service and accommodations for me and my dog that was traveling with me. Will definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$132 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$132
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,665 reviews)
"Nice king room, reasonable price"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballard

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Fremont

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.

Fremont
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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.

Wallingford
Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city

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.

Queen Anne
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Northgate

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Northgate
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University District

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

University District
Kerry Park which includes landscape views, a city and mountains

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.

Lower Queen Anne

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