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 vibrant 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 walkable 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 walkable area.

National Nordic Museum

Activities

passageway beneath Washington St

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

AU$301
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
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$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Snoqualmie Falls

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

AU$143
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Seattle City Tour

Seattle Highlights City Tour

AU$151
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Seattle Highlights City Tour
Victoria to Seattle High Speed Passenger Ferry

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA

AU$212
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA
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Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals

Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$326 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$326
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (3,542 reviews)
"The room was comfortable and spacious, and I slept wonderfully in the King bed. The location is great for getting around on foot in the Pike's Place area, and super easy to get to and from the Symphony light rail line. The room needs a little attention. The towel bar is separating from the wall."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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$290 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$290
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,696 reviews)
"Close to Virginia Mason"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$327 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$327
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,070 reviews)
"Took longer than necessary for valet parking, both with dropping the vehicle off and with recalling the vehicle as well."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$467 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$467
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (4,454 reviews)
"The one thing that we really have to mention is the air-conditioning and how the residue of the dust and dirty is coming in. It was accumulating on the top of one of the shelves in our room. We had a cough after a 4 night stay."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$308 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$308
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (7,375 reviews)
"Great shuttle to and from airport. We left before breakfast service so they provided a great sack breakfast."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$363 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$363
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (3,529 reviews)
"I had a wonderful 3 night stay at CitizenM. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The breakfast bar was amazing! Fresh fruit, protein, eggs and a variety of bread. Great location! Walkable and scenic."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
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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 sporting events 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 Jackson Park Golf Course. 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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