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
"Great place to stay for cruises leaving from pier 66. Just know that cruisers have caught on to this place and check-in lines can be long. But worth it. They also have a system where they tell you they will text you when your room is ready. I would go back and check with them once in a while because ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Executive Hotel Pacific
"This hotel is TERRIBLE. The location is the only thing good to note about it. There are other hotels in the area at a better price point than this. Upon check- in we inquired if we could stay past our check out time for parking because it's 45$ usd a day, and the parking lot next door to the hotel ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Disappointed that hot tub was not working. Security said that it’s been a couple weeks. Used the shuttle A LOT to get to and from the airport for the light rail. Many eateries within an easy walk. Lots of trees and plants gave a nice ambiance. Adequate elevators so no/little wait time to get up or ..."
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.
