Old Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Old Ballard
Stay near popular Old Ballard attractions
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour
Top hotels in Old Ballard
The Paramount Hotel
"Staff was great to work with, breakfast was a bit speedy but well worth it! Our room didn't have any overhead light, just lamps, so it was pretty dark in the room in the evening. Some things were poorly maintained, like the toilet paper holder and shower head were loose in the wall. Overall we had ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Super walkable to everything! Clean and perfect for the night before the cruise. Even set up shuttle to cruise docks for $10/pp"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Room is very noisy and the bathroom is not very well designed making it sometimes hard to do things. Hotel is really modern and sleek and they do provide earplugs when you complained about the noise."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Mayflower Park Hotel
Where to stay in Old 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.
