Ballard Inn

Hotel Description

Nestled in the heart of Seattle’s charming Ballard neighborhood, the 3-star Ballard Inn offers a welcoming retreat for travelers seeking authentic Pacific Northwest hospitality. Located at 5300 Ballard Avenue NW, this well-regarded establishment boasts a solid 7.4 rating, reflecting its commitment to quality service and comfortable accommodations. The Ballard Inn perfectly captures the distinctive character of its namesake district, a historic area known for its Scandinavian heritage and contemporary urban appeal. As you step outside the hotel’s doors onto Ballard Avenue, you’ll find yourself immersed in one of Seattle’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, where the city’s maritime history blends seamlessly with modern dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.

The Ballard Inn serves as an ideal base for exploring both Seattle and nearby Bellevue, offering visitors the perfect balance between neighborhood charm and metropolitan convenience. Just steps away from the hotel, guests can discover the renowned Ballard Farmers Market, held every Sunday and featuring local produce, artisanal crafts, and live music that showcases the region’s abundant offerings. Maritime enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks), where ships transition between Puget Sound and Lake Union while salmon navigate the fish ladder—a quintessential Seattle experience. The National Nordic Museum, celebrating the area’s Scandinavian roots, is also within easy reach, as are dozens of craft breweries that have established Ballard as Seattle’s unofficial brewing district. After a day of exploration, guests can return to the welcoming ambiance of the Ballard Inn, where the attentive staff is ready to ensure a pleasant stay that has earned the property its favorable rating among travelers seeking an authentic Seattle experience.

While maintaining its neighborhood charm, the Ballard Inn also provides convenient access to Seattle’s downtown attractions and the technology hub of Bellevue across Lake Washington. The hotel’s strategic location allows guests to enjoy the best of both worlds—the intimate feel of a neighborhood inn combined with relatively easy access to Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and Seattle’s bustling business district. For those with business or leisure interests in Bellevue, the hotel offers a comfortable home base with reasonable commuting options to the eastside tech corridor. Back in Ballard, evening entertainment abounds with numerous restaurants showcasing the Pacific Northwest’s legendary seafood and farm-to-table cuisine, plus live music venues and theaters within walking distance of the inn. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, guests at the Ballard Inn can experience the distinctive character of Seattle’s neighborhoods while maintaining connections to the broader metropolitan area, making it a thoughtful choice for travelers seeking a more immersive alternative to downtown accommodations. With its comfortable amenities, attentive service, and unbeatable location in one of Seattle’s most beloved districts, the Ballard Inn provides visitors with an authentic taste of Pacific Northwest living that generic chain hotels simply cannot match.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $188. Full Bed with Shared Bathroom with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $265. King Room with Shared Bathroom with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Christian from Canada – 27 October 2024 (7/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Unit was street level and subject to noise from pedestrians walking by the window.

• Catherine from United States – 17 October 2024 (7/10)

  Great location but next to a gym so woke up to aerobics class noise.
  
  What could be improved: No hairdryer in room. I booked a shared bathroom, not an issue but would like a hairdryer and coffee/tea supplies in the room.

• Jennifer from United States – 16 October 2024 (6/10)

  Great location for going out
  
  What could be improved: Shared bathroom was a little strange and it is a noisy area

• Wendy from United States – 13 September 2024 (8/10)

  Great charming place!

• Lennart from Canada – 21 April 2024 (8/10)

  Very central location. Access to amazing gym and swimming facilities. Lots of character and charm in hotel as well as street
  
  What could be improved: Because it’s an old building, there is a bit of noice

• Stephanie from United States – 16 April 2024 (8/10)

  Great location and charming environment
  
  What could be improved: External noise from people on the street in the very early morning. Old building so noice insulation is not up to modern standards. They did provide ear plugs in the room.

• Kathleen from United States – 13 October 2023 (8/10)

  Location Location Location
  
  What could be improved: Fri night/Sat night quite noisy but you have to understand you’re in the middle of a hip scene.

• Natasha from Canada – 27 April 2023 (8/10)

  great location and deliciously soft sheets
  
  What could be improved: small rooms.

• Paul from United Kingdom – 20 April 2023 (7/10)

  Rooms, staff and facilities
  
  What could be improved: The area is lively and quirky although quite far out of town. Tricky to find first time.

• Laura from United States – 13 February 2023 (8/10)

  excellent location, quaint furnishings, friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: bathroom is shared, bed was a little soft & not enough covers

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