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Ballard Inn

2.0 star property
Historic hotel near Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91

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Gym
Exterior
2 indoor pools
Lobby
Hallway

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Space Needle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seattle

Ballard stay.Your stay at this Ballard hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Fisherman's Terminal. Discovery Park and Woodland Park Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • University of Washington - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Space Needle - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Seattle Center - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 9 min drive
  • King Street Station - 26 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miro Tea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hattie's Hat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ballard Inn

Historic hotel near Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
Ballard Inn offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. The historic Ballard Inn also features concierge services, express check-out, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Parking is available for a fee. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

This Seattle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1902
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Ballard Inn offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (328 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ballard Inn
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel Seattle

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ballard Inn to the airport?

Ballard Inn is 4.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballard Inn?

As of Sep 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballard Inn on Sep 12, 2025 start from $222.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ballard Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ballard Inn.

How close is Ballard Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 11.4 mi (33-min drive) from Alki Beach.

Does Ballard Inn offer free breakfast?

Ballard Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ballard Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Clearwater Casino (9.3 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ballard Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Ballard Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per day.

Does Ballard Inn have a pool?

Ballard Inn features 2 indoor pools.

Does Ballard Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ballard Inn to downtown Seattle?

Ballard Inn is 4.8 mi away from Seattle.

Ballard Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 527 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KARYN, Gig Harbot

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

mitchell, Newbury Park

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place needs to close. It is absurd that they bait and switch people with website pictures. My family showed up for four evenings and would not stay. Of course to late to cancel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evgeniia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Basic-level services at historic facility

We anticipated a shared bathroom situation given the historic hotel. What we didn’t anticipate was the front desk is essentially at the Ballard Hotel, parking is tough in this neighborhood, and the swimming pool is located at the athletic club across the street which requires a lane reservation plus closed early (much to the dismay of my kiddo).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norman, Centralia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy helping us when we checked in at the ballard was very kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ballard has many options for dining and is near the locks which are a must see. Ballard Inn is perfectly situated in the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot in the heart of Ballard! Outdoor noise is less than I expected during the week, however noise from other occupants coming and going is disruptive at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As long as you are ok with the shared bath situation, this little sister of Hotel Ballard is a great deal. Ideally located, very comfortable beds, and way quieter than we expected given the busy and vibrant neighborhood. Staff was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaydin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorien

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and quaint. Very small, but cozy and comfy room. We weren't expecting to have a shared bathroom experience (facilities are in the hall and shared by several rooms)…but it was never an issue and fun for our son to experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice area. Staff kind of meh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Business traveler
Once arrived no one there to greet me at Ballard Inn. Hotel Ballard assisted me and I was able to book with them and my stay was great. Thanks !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

E, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

brent

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness

Yech!

Half way decent, but the mini fridge was completely molded over. We had to throw away leftovers and remove fridge from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved that is was within walking distance from the venue for the concert we attended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the people who work for the Ballard Inn, and the area is perfect to visit Seattle. The gym accompanying the Ballrd Inn is the best part.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vartan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024