Ballard Inn

2.0 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom
2 indoor pools
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • Place, Ballard Farmers Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Nordic Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Ballard Inn

This smoke-free hotel features 2 indoor pools, a health club, and a sauna. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, self parking, and concierge services.
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.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Ballard Inn, you'll be within walking distance of National Nordic Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 indoor pools and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 indoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Woodland Park Zoo and 8 minutes from 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.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per night)
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Ballard Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 569 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Donna

Staff was great! Location was awesome and felt very safe! Room was clean. Room was also facing busy streets so it was noisy late into the night. Earplugs were provided. The first night the room was too warm, so they provided a fan the second night which was a win to cool things down as well as drown out the noise. The bed was really hard…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine, bed comfortable. It was extremely difficult to find a temporary parking place to check in, so as to be able to access the parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Amenities
Keycards stopped working multiple times forcing me to go down the street to the other hotel a block down to get it reprogrammed. No bag service to the second floor no elevators. Shared bathrooms are small. I got stuck with now working keycard at 3 am after leaving the room to go to the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking garage was easy to find and use.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tomoko

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Check in at the Hotel Ballard down the block. Shared bathroom down the hall. Tiny room on street level, felt like I was sleeping on the street. The provided ear plugs were telling! Mattress is wall to wall so not recommended for tall folks. Coffee/tea available in lounge which was nice. This was okay for a last minute overnight. Definitely the poor cousin of the associated Hotel Ballard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, cute room, fun brands used
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emilee

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great health club
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Ballard Inn was very comfortable and clean. We were able to walk to restaurants and shopping. Housekeeping staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay there again! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room but adequate for my needs. Lobby with coffee was very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for an affordable stay in Ballard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room and stay received an excellent rating because we reserved a room with a bathroom. We could not imagine having a shared bath and toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jayme

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Tye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient to restaurants and other shopping. Very walkable, a unique antique!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chase

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025