Old Ballard Travel Guide
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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 vibrant area.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries 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 vibrant area.

Seattle Waterfront
Seattle Waterfront is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Space Needle
Find out about the history of Space Needle, one of the top monuments in Seattle. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

Pike Place Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Pike Place Market, a popular shopping spot in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Old Ballard

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room and great location
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Executive Hotel Pacific
The breakfast was good. Is not a continental buffet style, but order from the caffeteria downstairs. Worth the money if breakfast option was added during booking. $10 per person.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
Every single worker we came into contact was wonderful! Extremely pleasant. Ate dinner at Oliver’s and the roasted chicken was delicious! The location is great easy to catch monorail to the center walk to restaurants, cafe, shopping. The elevator is secure the room was clean. Next stay I need a ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Everything was awesome! Loved it there!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Very good experiamce very clean amd friendly
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Ballard

Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks 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 sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.

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.

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.
