Old Ballard
Seattle





Visit Old Ballard
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.
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.
Portland Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you spend time at Portland Building. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass

Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Top hotels in Old Ballard

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Wonderful experience all around.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Room was beautiful and spotless, staff very efficient and friendly
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Mayflower Park Hotel
Friendly staff. That’s why we keep coming back.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Nice place
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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 Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.

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.

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.

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.

