Old Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Old Ballard
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 vibrant area.
Space Needle
Find out about the history of Space Needle, one of the top monuments in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Seattle Center
Find out what shows are happening at Seattle Center, a favourite theatre in Seattle. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Old Ballard
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Room was very spacious and clean! Staff were very kind and helpful. Many options for breakfast!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly and efficient staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Yes everything was good I loved the water bottles and the tvs Bluetooth but no Netflix or YouTube was a bummer.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Got free upgrade; what more can a single girl wants?! Love it!!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Rooms were very clean and the staff very courteous
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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 Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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.
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.
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.
Old Ballard Travel Guide
- Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
- Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
- National Nordic Museum
- Scandinavian American Bank Building
- Bergen Place Park
- Seattle Metaphysical Library
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Space Needle
- Seattle Center
- Pike Place Market
- Lumen Field
- T-Mobile Park
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Alki Beach
- Microsoft Campus
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Woodland Park Zoo
