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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
All Day VIP Pass to Original Selfie Museum Seattle
Top hotels in Ballard
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Staff, location, amenities! We were in town for the football game, and the atmosphere was so fun and engaging. 10/10 a must stay
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Seamless registration. Great breakfast. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Everything I booked was as expected and described
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Very good experiamce very clean amd friendly
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Yes! The room was clean. Staff was helpful when needed something and amazing at greeting every time entering and leaving the hotel. Always a good stay with the CitizenM. Will be booking again in the future. Thank you !
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Great stay clean room and great restaurants
Reviewed on 20 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.
