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
"We loved our stay in Seattle. The staff were great, the room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the location was great!"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Great location, great staff, great everything. If you arrive before check in, you can either leave your bags there, or check-in early depending on room availability. Lots of places to walk and explore around the property and not too far from Lumen Field/T-Mobile Stadium/Climate Pledge Arena if you ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Mediterranean Inn
Executive Hotel Pacific
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"The hotel is a holder and the rooms are not updated/remodeled. However, the amenities are great and the fact that the hotel provides a shuttle to the airport 24 hours is awesome. You can access the light rail to easily and safely get to Seattle stadium and the Market,"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
"Amazing hotel! Awesome location, very aesthetic building and huge rooms. Can’t wait to go back again."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 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.
