Ballard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
If Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Swedish Medical Center - Ballard Campus
If Swedish Medical Center - Ballard Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
Mayflower Park Hotel
Great room,friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Excellent hotel all the way around
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
I love this hotel, everyone one was so welcoming and nice. My room had a great view of the ferry, and it was easy to walk and navigate the city. Will be coming back real soon.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location and good value for the price.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff was quite courteous and the breakfast offered a variety which would accommodate most diets. Great price for services received.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
No complaints. I loved it.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Wallingford Center or Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
University District
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.
