Old Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Old Ballard
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Ballard Building. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.
Portland Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you spend time at Portland Building. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Scandinavian American Bank Building
Find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Scandinavian American Bank Building. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Bergen Place Park
You can find out about the history of Seattle with a visit to Bergen Place Park. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Orcas Island: Whale and Orca Guided Speedboat Tour
Top hotels in Old Ballard
The Paramount Hotel
Rooms do not have microwave or bar but do have small refrigerator. Gym/workout room is very small but adequate. No continental breakfast or free coffee.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Convenient to everything, clean, quiet and very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Belltown Inn
Great area to be when visitting Seattle as tourist. Walking distance to many places to see. Very convenient. Nice staff. We had a great time. Thank you.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Nothing on the site indicated that this hotel was not disability accessible. Parking is a half block away (uphill Seattle streets) and the elevator requires stairs to access.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
It's not bad, but it's not great. Smells like an old hotel in places. Staff was nice. Had to pay $35 for parking, so more expensive than other options that don't blindside you with fees. Hot tub was also closed... i really wanted a soak.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Ballard
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
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.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
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.
