Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Ballard
Stay near popular Ballard attractions
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"great place too stay while in seattle . Walking distance to pikes place and a lot of good places to eat."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Mediterranean Inn
"Staff was SUPER friendly. The outside of the building is not like the photos."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. I had issues due to a lost credit card and delayed flights causing me to arrive in the middle of the night. The staff was understanding and assisted me to ensure that I had a place to stay when I got there. The individual that was working that night was kind ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
The Belltown Inn
"We stayed in a King room for a night after a cruise. It was available when we arrived, which was really nice. The room was small, but comfortable. We had a minor issue with the toilet that was fixed right away. Staff members were very nice and helpful. We were able to walk to the Space Needle."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Beautiful older hotel, stayed in a very nice suite. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Great location, close to dining, shopping and the public market."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
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 Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, 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.
