Old Ballard Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Old Ballard
Stay near popular Old Ballard attractions
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Old Ballard
Mediterranean Inn
"The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The hotel also has a pleasant little rooftop terrace for guests to use. The location was very convenient, with restaurants and a supermarket nearby, and the waterfront within easy reach. Overall, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Air conditioning was very noisy"
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Mayflower Park Hotel
"One significant problem: only one elevator was working. There is no staff elevator and with a 12-story hotel, having just one working elevator meant long waits, especially in the mornings. We were there for a week, and the second elevator was not working when we checked in and still not working when ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Executive Hotel Pacific
Where to stay in Old Ballard
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Space Needle are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
Belltown
Belltown is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Moore Theatre.
Capitol Hill
Spend some time visiting places like Broadway while getting to know Capitol Hill, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Capitol Hill Station or Broadway & Denny Stop to see more of the area.
South Lake Union
Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Northwest Seaport and Amazon Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
