Ballard Travel Guide

Seattle

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

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
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
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a river or creek and boating 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
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
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 vibrant area.

Sunset Hill Park

Things to do

Historic Ballard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Seattle's Quirky History

Historic Ballard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Seattle's Quirky History

£4
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Historic Ballard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Seattle's Quirky History
Viking Beer Crawl

Viking Beer Crawl

£95
per adult
Viking Beer Crawl
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

£64
per adult
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket
passageway beneath Washington St

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

£21
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

£50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

£153
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
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Top hotels in Ballard

Executive Hotel Pacific
Executive Hotel Pacific
3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is £137 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£137
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,416 reviews)
Nice clean Hotel
"Nice clean hotel downtown Seattle. Great for staying for baseball or football game"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £161 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£161
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (3,414 reviews)
"Was the coolest room i have ever stayed in.."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Coast Gateway Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is £124 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£124
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,291 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Hotel 116, A Coast Hotel Bellevue
Hotel 116, A Coast Hotel Bellevue
3 out of 5
625 116th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA
The price is £113 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£113
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Bellevue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,460 reviews)
"Overall it was okay, most of staff were respectful and prompt, yet the conditions of property needs to be updated. The noise from all around room was frustrating, but it did stop once I called front desk. The worst part the ac had an awful smell, probably needs updating. Just had it off and we were ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hotel 116, A Coast Hotel Bellevue
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St, Seattle, WA
The price is £162 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£162
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,990 reviews)
Good experience
"One night stay to bridge our travel from Victoria BC and Seattle to San Jose flight. Only few minutes walk to Westlake Light rail station, Quick check in/out. Room were clean."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is £240 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£240
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,392 reviews)
Overall nice property.
"Wasn't happy about the 18% service fee at the restaurant to request a tip was a bit much."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Ballard

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Fremont

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

3/5(1 area review)

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(2 area reviews)

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

3.5/5(3 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 featuring landscape views, mountains and a city

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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