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

The Belltown Inn
"Great location for walking to several different tourist areas"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Mediterranean Inn
"Love how close to the climate pledge and space needle the stay was"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
"In the center of downtown. Staff very helpful. Dated in respects but doable for us."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
"Good"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
"This historic property has a lot to like: friendly/helpful staff, great location, historic charm. Easy access to downtown and to public transportation. We actually liked everything about this hotel...except the bed. The bed was simply not comfortable. A new mattress and this stay would have been ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
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.





















