What's it like in Old Ballard?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Seattle's Old Ballard neighborhood. Are you looking for Old Ballard travel tips? Be sure to check out National Nordic Museum and Ballard Building while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Old Ballard?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Ballard is the highest ranked property in Old Ballard. This hotel offers 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Another top choice in the area is Ballard Inn .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Old Ballard?

Expedia has 58 hotels and other accommodations in Old Ballard to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Seattle area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Ballard, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Old Ballard.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Old Ballard?

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What can I see and do in this Seattle neighborhood?

Old Ballard's sights and attractions like Carnegie Public Library, National Nordic Museum, and Tractor Tavern offer insight into the local culture. Ballard Building and Portland Building are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Ballard include Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91, Seattle Metaphysical Library, and The Sunset Tavern. While you're out sightseeing, Bergen Place Park and Corner of Ballard Ave NW and 22nd Ave NW are a couple of additional sights to visit in Seattle.

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Our top choices for Old Ballard hotels

1. Hotel Ballard

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Stephen

NT$14,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

2. Ballard Inn

Old Ballard

Kristy

NT$5,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

3. Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops!

Old Ballard

Brianna

NT$15,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

4. Seattle Scandi-boho Gem: Walk to Waterfront!

Old Ballard

NT$12,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

5. Mediterranean Inn

Lower Queen Anne, 5.7 km from Old Ballard

Gloria

NT$7,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

6. Hyatt Regency Seattle

Denny Triangle, 7.3 km from Old Ballard

Gisselle America

NT$9,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

7. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

Lower Queen Anne, 5.6 km from Old Ballard

Lorena

NT$6,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

8. Executive Residency by Best Western Navigator Inn & Suites

28.2 km from Old Ballard

ashleigh

NT$3,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Everett by IHG

26.3 km from Old Ballard

Jorge

NT$4,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

10. Archer Hotel Seattle/Redmond

19.9 km from Old Ballard

Beverly

NT$6,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

11. Redmond Inn

21 km from Old Ballard

Louis

NT$4,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

12. McMenamins Anderson School

16.8 km from Old Ballard

Pedro

NT$6,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Convention Center

Denny Triangle, 7.2 km from Old Ballard

Theresa

NT$8,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown

Lower Queen Anne, 5.7 km from Old Ballard

Florence

NT$7,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

15. Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Downtown Seattle, 7.9 km from Old Ballard

Christine

NT$15,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

16. Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Seattle, 8 km from Old Ballard

Donna

NT$7,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

17. Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

South Lake Union, 6.3 km from Old Ballard

Katerine

NT$8,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

18. Grand Hyatt Seattle

Downtown Seattle, 7.5 km from Old Ballard

William

NT$9,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

19. The Paramount Hotel

Downtown Seattle, 7.5 km from Old Ballard

Shinthia

NT$7,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Space Needle View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, pillowtop beds, desk

20. Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

South Lake Union, 6.5 km from Old Ballard

Charles

NT$7,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Where to stay in Old Ballard

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Downtown Seattle

Dive into the bustling nightlife and shopping scene, explore the iconic Pike Place Market, and admire architectural gems like the Seattle Central Library. Enjoy seamless connectivity with the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel and Seattle Center Monorail.

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Belltown

Densely populated and boasting trendy restaurants, boutiques, and nightclubs, this waterfront neighborhood offers the Olympic Sculpture Park and easy access to major thoroughfares. Perfect for a walkable, lively stay in Seattle.

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Capitol Hill

Densely populated with mid-rise buildings, this Seattle district boasts nightlife, entertainment, and a counterculture vibe. Explore local bars, fringe theaters, and parks like Volunteer Park, while enjoying street-level retail and Espresso Vivace coffeehouses.

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South Lake Union

One of Seattle’s most scenic neighborhoods, this district houses fascinating museums along the tree-lined banks of its beautiful lake.

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University District

Home to the University of Washington's main campus, the University District features a bustling commercial presence along main streets and is well-connected by two Link light rail stations.

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Top Old Ballard Hotel Reviews

Executive Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay at"

The Paramount Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was fantastic. Central to everything you might want to do downtown. It’s just 3 blocks from Westlake Center transit center which makes for easy airport access, transportation to sporting events, and the monorail which takes you to the Space Needle. It’s right next door to the convention center and an easy walk to Pike Place Market and the waterfront. The hotel itself has a quaint feel and is impeccably maintained with recently remodeled rooms. The bed was comfortable and room was fantastic overall. We were celebrating an anniversary and college graduation, and the staff went completely out of their way to make our stay special. It’d recommend this hotel to anyone and would stay here again in a heartbeat next time we visit Seattle."

Hotel Max

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean. We enjoyed our stay. It was very quiet. However, there are only two elevators on the property and one was broke. We had to wait more than 20 minutes to get an elevator and the luggage trolley doesn’t even fit in the elevator, you had to maneuver it and he had to take two trips because we couldn’t fit in the elevator at the same time as the luggage trolley. Staff directions to a restaurant that was actually across the street were terrible. We walked four blocks out of our way before we realized that the restaurant was actually across the street."

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

8/10 Good

"Location of the hotel is perfect and everything is very close by. Lots of good restaurants in the vicinity as well. Breakfast was good. Appreciated the warm Toto washer bidets. Reminded us of our stay in Japan. The paper swan on the bed was a nice welcome thought as well. The city view out of our room was wonderful especially at night. Would definitely stay here again. Hopefully all three elevators will be functional soon as getting to the lobby, the room or out of the hotel took a while with one functional guest elevator and one service elevator."

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Our top choices for Old Ballard hotels

1. Hotel Ballard

2. Ballard Inn

3. Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops!

4. Seattle Scandi-boho Gem: Walk to Waterfront!

5. Mediterranean Inn

6. Hyatt Regency Seattle

7. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

8. Executive Residency by Best Western Navigator Inn & Suites

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Everett by IHG

10. Archer Hotel Seattle/Redmond

11. Redmond Inn

12. McMenamins Anderson School

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Convention Center

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown

15. Fairmont Olympic Hotel

16. Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

17. Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

18. Grand Hyatt Seattle

19. The Paramount Hotel

20. Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown

Where to stay in Old Ballard

Downtown Seattle

Belltown

Capitol Hill

South Lake Union

University District

Top Old Ballard Hotel Reviews

Executive Hotel Pacific

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