Ballard
Seattle
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.
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.
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.
Portland Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you spend time at Portland Building. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Seattle: Chihuly Garden and Glass Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
Mayflower Park Hotel
Wonderful stay. Very clean, comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great location. Good service. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Mediterranean Inn
spotless room very friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Belltown Inn
Location and friendly service
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Staff was amazing, definitely a bang for your buck
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Very good
Reviewed on 11 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 Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Center, 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 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.
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