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Reviews of Ballard Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

5300 Ballard Avenue NW, Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107, United States

#93 of 107 hotels in Seattle

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 89 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very very small room. d.

    No breakfast provided only coffee service. Old fashioned hotel which I expected, bathroom across the hall. Nice that robe was provided. I appreciated the complimentary parking and pass to health club (but I didnt have time to use the latter.)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    7.0
    Was not a good experience to lug 2 suitcases up two flights at midnight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not mention there was NO elevator, and NO bathrooms inside the rooms!

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    6.0
    The hotel is historic, but unfortunately has shared bathrooms. The people who worked there were grea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish there were more places outside my room where wi fi was good. I also wish there had been more then.A couple of pieces of fruit available in the morning.

    The people work great and the bed was extremely comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2024

    9.0
    Will recommend to others, and will stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish my room was slightly bigger

    This is a sister inn of the Ballard Hotel, and I got to use the same amenities as those who stay at the hotel. The highlight is the Olympic gym access. The location is so close to many restaurants and bars

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    7.0
    Charming location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unit was street level and subject to noise from pedestrians walking by the window.

    Location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hairdryer in room. I booked a shared bathroom, not an issue but would like a hairdryer and coffee/tea supplies in the room.

    Great location but next to a gym so woke up to aerobics class noise.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom was a little strange and it is a noisy area

    Great location for going out

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    7.0
    Little overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was hot and on ground floor, so we weren't comfortable sleeping with the window open. Expensive room considering it was a shared bathroom etc.

    Great location, very close to bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great charming place!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, walkable, and fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location was perfect between lots of restaurants and bars. We had beautiful weather during the stay and were able to enjoy the sound of the rain hitting the leaves of the trees. Walking to/from this location is easy from the bus system. The powder rooms were always spotless. The portable AC unit in the room also cooled the area effectively and allowed us to remain comfortable. I did not think it was too noisy and we had no issues with the nightlife.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, comfie bed and place to stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one at front desk but you just went next door to check in.

    Location and price were excellent, very clean and charming and sharing a restroom and shower was perfectly fine! Coffee in lobby so it was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Nice small hotel, excellent location, comfortable room and great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked it all, would have been nice to have a person at front desk but it was no problem

    Great small boutique hotel, minor ammenities but all really clean and nice and bed super comfie… we shared facilities and they were super clean and it was not awkward

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Characterful building, conveniently located, great gym
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Because it’s an old building, there is a bit of noice

    Very central location. Access to amazing gym and swimming facilities. Lots of character and charm in hotel as well as street

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable and I would consider staying here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ground Floor Deluxe King Room Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Great location and charming environment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    9.0
    Stayed multiple times!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you don't like the idea of a hostel style shared bathroom situation this place isn't for you.

    You can't beat the location. You can wake up in the morning on Sundays and the Ballard market is just outside your door. There are so many great restaurants within steps. The beds are so cozy and the facility is well kept.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was fine but a little more light in the room would be nice.

    n/a

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    8.0
    Having the club availability was key & I love Ballard!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fri night/Sat night quite noisy but you have to understand you’re in the middle of a hip scene.

    Location Location Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    9.0
    Great location and Unique Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Ballard Inn location is amazing. Close to cafes, restaurants, bars and shopping. Sunday farmers market was also a bonus!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    9.0
    A basic hotel with wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was tiny and cramped.

    This place is nothing much, but I'm giving it a 9 nevertheless. Why? The staff were wonderful, and the location was ideal. I had a couple of emergencies -- one with my health, the other with my rental car -- while there, and the hotel concierge was extremely kind and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    7.0
    Not bad for a shared bathroom hotel, but still noisy (inside and out) and expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Street noise, as well as noise from other guests (especially after 1 AM having special times I'd rather not hear...). A lot of bars and restaurants nearby which is kind of nice, but I would have preferred a grocery store within 2 blocks instead. The nearest grocery stores are not far away but too far to feel comfortable walking there alone after 9pm. Other neighborhoods (Ravenna, Queen Anne, Fremont, Montlake, Bainbridge, etc.) are far more pleasant locations in my opinion. Ballard is very industrial and treeless. I won't stay in Ballard area again.

    Room was clean and was ventilated (I could open the windows).

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    7.0
    Affordable and safe place to sleep in the heart of Ballard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are so tiny; it's not a place to hang out, only to sleep. No fridge or microwave, and have to go across the street to get ice.

    Perfect location, nice furnishings, clean bathrooms.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    9.0
    lovely place, and I would most definitely recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was quite loud outside but they have provided me with ear plugs.

    such a sweet Inn this was, it was very clean considering there was a shared washroom. The bed was very comfortable too.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    8.0
    wonderful place to sleep in Seattle Ballard neighbourhood.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    small rooms.

    great location and deliciously soft sheets

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2023

    7.0
    If you have a few days a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Full Bed with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The area is lively and quirky although quite far out of town. Tricky to find first time.

    Rooms, staff and facilities

    Stayed in April 2023

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