Ballard Travel Guide
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 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
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.
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.
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.
Sunset Hill Park
Sunset Hill 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.
Top hotels in Ballard
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful hotel and very friendly staff. We will be back.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Yes, friendly, tasty
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Bed was cozy. Great view from the room. Dinner at the restaurant was yummyyy~~
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Friendly staff, clean rooms, excellent location
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Clean , great views . Great breakfast bar with unlimited espresso
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 sporting events 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 Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Seattle Center and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
