Use this guide to find hotels and motels near the Ballard neighborhood in Seattle. Ballard is a hip and trendy neighborhood located along the waterfront 6 miles north of downtown Seattle.
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"Good location. I've stayed at this motel a number of times. It's basic but has good Internet access and the room had a microwave, fridge, and flat-screen TV. The bed was comfortable. Free breakfast provided. This is a decent budget option.2017-12-04"
"Easy to access. The motel and rooms were clean, and the front desk staff was great.2017-08-05"
"Good experience. The E line bus dropped me off right in front of the motel. Stay here.2019-06-27"
"Not a good value. I could hear street noise at night, and one of the windows was broken. There were holes in the wall. No phone book. Someone called about my son smoking in the car, and the front desk clerk told him he had to go inside because he was creepy. Don't stay at this motel.2016-04-30"
"This motel beat paying for a high-priced downtown hotel. The room was clean and quiet, with good amenities. A $20 cab ride to the heart of the city, and you can't even park downtown for that.2015-08-04"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
2 miles west of University of Washington
6 floors, 120 studio to 2-bedroom suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Parking costs $15 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows cats and dogs only up to 100 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jan 2015 < Less
"My family had a comfortable stay at this hotel. Our 2-bedroom suite slept 6; it was like having an apartment, with a living room, 2 TVs, 2 bathrooms, and a small, fully-equipped kitchen. The staff was accommodating, and we were able to store our luggage until our cruise later in the afternoon. Breakfast was a plus.2016-09-01"
"Quite far from town. Rates were affordable. Our suite had a great layout and was very clean. We had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a full kitchen. The hotel shuttle was relaible and ran ever 90 minutes.2016-05-27"
"Good hotel overall, but the room rate seemed high. The room was clean and efficient. The bathroom light went off on its own at strange times, including when I was taking a shower. The staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. The soda vending machine took my money and didn't give me the product I'd selected. I recommend staying here.2022-09-09"
"The hotel was quiet even though it was right next to the freeway. It had everything I needed, and the staff was friendly.2019-04-16"
"Great value and experience. The hotel staff was excellent.2018-08-18"
"I enjoyed my stay. I was at first daunted by having to make the bed, but then realized I could just wrap up like a burrito in the fluffy duvet. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable, and the room was so clean that I walked around barefoot. Don't let the locked gate of the garage discourage you; it's one of many safety features I appreciated.2023-02-19"
"Walk to restaurants, stores, and the University of Washington. About a 30-minute commute to downtown. The room was clean and well-maintained. It was simple yet had a hip vibe. My room was near the elevator, but noise wasn't an issue at all. Friendly, helpful staff. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.2017-10-31"
"This was the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in, and it was quiet at night. The room was comfortable, and the bed was amazing. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay nice, and we loved the cupcakes at the happy hour. Enjoy.2016-08-25"
"Nice hotel, but I had to request extra blankets. The staff was friendly.2016-07-21"
"Easy access to the University of Washington. Good hotel and service. The staff was helpful. Breakfast should've been in the cafe instead of the bar.2016-07-17"
"Nice hotel in the University district. It was conveniently located, clean, and quiet. The staff was helpful.2015-10-26"
"Clean hotel with good Covid safety features. It was hard to find, though, and the room was small.2020-08-20"
"Nice room and continental breakfast. The hotel employees were friendly and helpful, and the shuttle to and from the hospital was convenient. I recommend staying here.2019-12-31"
"Nice hotel for a good price. The staff was friendly, but I found dirty socks in the room. Breakfast was a disappointment.2018-04-17"
"Great stay. This hotel was well worth the price, especially if you have pets.2017-12-20"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
