Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Popular places to visit
Shilshole Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Shilshole Bay Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
If Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Portland Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you spend time at Portland Building. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Seattle Art Museum Admission Ticket
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
Mayflower Park Hotel
Beautiful building
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Very good room — spacious and clean. Perfect if you are travelling alone or with your Wife/partner only. Only problem is that there is no latch on the bathroom door — which makes it odd if u are staying with your friends / family members …as anyone can barge in of they are not aware that you are ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Love everything about my stay!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The room and staff recommended
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Clean room, great service, excellent location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Staff, room
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Wallingford Center or Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
Northgate
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.
University District
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.
