Ballard Inn

5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 US near Exit 169 on I-5 (~2.8mi)
2.0 Star Property In Seattle (Ballard)
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04/01/2026 - 04/02/2026
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Verified Reviews of Ballard Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Nice Enough Youth Hostel type place."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The television didn’t work. No elevator. Clean, small room with a good king sized bed. No facilities in room, but clean shared toilet, shower and sink rooms near by. Perfectly adequate but very high priced accommodation.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 20 to Thu May 22 2025 at a $143.10 average nightly rate.
"Everything was very good. "
Overall Score5.0/ 5
All was great! Thank you.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 11 to Mon Apr 14 2025 at a $152.33 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Ballard Inn in Seattle (Ballard), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Woodland Park Zoo and 8 minutes from Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. This historic hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from University of Washington and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Seattle Center.

Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ballard Building - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Seattle Pacific University - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Woodland Park Zoo - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Shilshole Bay Marina - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Green Lake Park - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Fremont Troll - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Lake Union - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Gas Works Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Kerry Park - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Neptune Theater - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
University of Washington - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Seattle Center - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Climate Pledge Arena - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Seattle Waterfront - 6.4 km / 4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 29.7 km / 18.4 mi
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 33.5 km / 20.8 mi

The preferred airport for Ballard Inn is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dip into one of the 2 indoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Distance from property (meters) - 100
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Health club
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Number of indoor pools - 2
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Distance from property (ft) - 328
  • Luggage storage
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Year Built - 1902
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 16
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • No elevators
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Sauna
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Steam room
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Sea-Tac Airport is located approximately 30 minutes South of Hotel Ballard. We will happily arrange for a taxi, town car, or shuttle to pick you up at the airport. Cost can run anywhere from $50-$70 depending on your transportation choice.

Local Shuttle Info: Seattle Shuttle Reservations: 206-423-8388 Distance from Hotel: 10 Miles

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Though we do love pets, unfortunately we do not allow pets to stay at the hotel, though we can reccomend a nearby dog lounge/pet hotel.

Misc Fees / Policies

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

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