Ballard Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating and a river or creek as well as a small group of people
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks featuring heritage architecture
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks which includes outdoor art
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a river or creek, a coastal town and boating
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks which includes boating, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Shilshole Bay Marina

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.

Shilshole Bay Marina
National Nordic Museum

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.

National Nordic Museum
Golden Gardens Park

Golden Gardens Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Golden Gardens Park, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Golden Gardens Park
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating and a river or creek as well as a small group of people

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.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Ballard Farmers Market

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.

Ballard Farmers Market
Sunset Hill Park

Sunset Hill Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sunset Hill Park, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Sunset Hill Park

Activities

Viking Beer Crawl

Viking Beer Crawl

AU$203
per adult
Viking Beer Crawl
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

AU$104
per adult
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket
Washington, DC: Unlimited US Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Washington, DC: Unlimited US Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$3
per traveller
Washington, DC: Unlimited US Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
passageway beneath Washington St

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

AU$46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$262
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

AU$255
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
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Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$224 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,043 reviews)
Great hotel!
"It is a gem of a hotel. Really peaceful and beautiful view. The balconies are truly nice touch to unwind."

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,491 reviews)
"We had to leave before breakfast was served and the hotel provided a sack breakfast for us!"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Mediterranean Inn
Mediterranean Inn
3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$255 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,142 reviews)
"The neighborhood around appear kind of disorderness."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Mediterranean Inn
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$240 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$240
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,105 reviews)
"Best part was meeting Abdullah who was cleaner. He always had smile. I asked him if there is a microwave in hotel and he brought one to my room."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
The Belltown Inn
The Belltown Inn
2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$208 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,467 reviews)
"Walk everywhere Space Needle, Market, Aquarium Bars and restaurants."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

The Belltown Inn
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$251 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,896 reviews)
"Everything from sanitation to staff amazing"

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballard

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Fremont

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.

Fremont
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Wallingford

You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Gas Works Park or Lake Union.

Wallingford
Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city

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.

Queen Anne
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Northgate

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Northgate
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University District

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

University District
Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a city

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.

Lower Queen Anne

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