Balya Inn

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Rebecca

The room was beautiful and clean! Adorable little building. We got a room with a bathroom and it a view of the main street. The only thing I can think of is that there should be better direction on where to check in and park. You have to check in at the Ballard hotel to get the key to the Ballard Inn. It was easy once we figured that part out. It was a great stay. Bed was comfy as well. Will definitely stay again!

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Apr 2026

Ingrid

So loud and other guests erred disrespectful at night so loud. Never stay here again.

4/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Kathy

To noisy!!!! No air

4/10

Poor

02 Apr 2026

Cheryl

Everything was actually nice EXCEPT we didn’t pay close enough attention (neither did the other couple on our floor) because there is no bathroom. There is a shared bathroom in the hallway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

trinity

The room was clean, bed was comfortable, it was a great night.

Self

4/10

Poor

08 Mar 2026

Leslie

Parking felt safe but definitely should be included w room price.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Brylee

Room was clean, GREAT location! Would stay here again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Matthew

Clean, great location!

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

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…

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2026

Linda

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

William

Clean room

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

Tina

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Cori

Nice rooms, friendly staff!!

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Allan

Nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Zach

Parking garage was easy to find and use.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

Tomoko

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

alyssa

Fantastic staff, cute room, fun brands used

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Vincent

Great health club

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Susan

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Edward

Very small room but adequate for my needs. Lobby with coffee was very welcome.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Jeremy

Great option for an affordable stay in Ballard.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Gary

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.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Tye

Extremely convenient to restaurants and other shopping. Very walkable, a unique antique!

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Steven

I was put in a room that was in no way comparable to the photos online. The TV did not work in the room, there was no bathroom in the room but a shared community bathroom in the hall. The building was old and haphazardly painted and decorated. The room we stayed in was incredibly hot (No HVAC) and incredibly loud. This room and experience was not what I booked and I paid way too much given the quality of the accomodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

John

Quaint inn. Convenient location. Lots of places to eat nearby.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

J Barton

Ballard at its best!

No Air conditioning but lots of fans and we were glad to book a room with ensuite bathroom. Our corner room was wonderful! And withthe Farmer's Market right putside, what a great and lively street to enjoy!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Nicolle

Our room was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The only things that could be improved are having to go across the street to get ice and no phone in the room.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Zhanna

Don’t think this is a hotel! It’s a hostel with shared bathrooms and definitely not worth the money! The noise was horrible on the first floor- from the street and inside the hallway. We couldn’t sleep from before midnight and past 5am because of the noise! Also no where does it mention that pool and sauna are all in the other MAIN hotel that is across the road and no one wants to wear a robe and run in a middle of Ballard across streets to go to spa that is advertised here! Don’t book it! It’s a total garbage!

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Sarah

My daughter lives in Ballard and said we should get a room at the Ballard Inn. She was thinking of the Ballard hotel, the newer part of this establishment. Ballard inn is “historic” and creaky, smells musty. Our room had a portable floor air conditioner that couldn’t be noisier. The television didn’t work properly, there was no way to get in touch with the desk except call from our mobile (different building) and that was a 1 out of 5 chance they would answer the phone. We had a shared bathroom with the entire hall (I thought we had adjoining rooms and shared a bathroom with our family). For $400+ a night this was a loss. One nice feature, the gym next door was nice and we had full access. The noise outside was like Bourbon street but they did supply ear plugs. We had to drag our bags up the stairs and there is no valet. I travel a lot for work. This reminded of an economy inn or a boarding house. The hotel looks pretty nice- so if you book this place, I would say make sure you are in the hotel not the inn.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2025

Kristi

This is an old hotel that has no staffing - you must go to another hotel nearby to checkin. This hotel was stuffy and smelly, the room was very, very basic, with standing AC unit with pipe out the window, remote control for TV didn't work. Paying $300+ for this room felt outlandish. The staff (who come from the other hotel) were lovely, the other hotel is lovely. But please know that the pictures of the gym are not in this facility, which is rather run down.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2025

Walter

the room was in a building not staffed close to the
sidewalk. So small the bed took up all space in room no closet and the television required a computer specialist to
make it work. The best thing about the room was a very
comfortable bed

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 May 2025

mitchell

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

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).

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2025

Miguel

Guy helping us when we checked in at the ballard was very kind and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Jason

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2025

Aimee

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.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Josh

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.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Lorien

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2025

steffen

Nice area. Staff kind of meh.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

22 Jan 2025

Andrea

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 !

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2024

brent

Yech!

Half way decent, but the mini fridge was completely molded over. We had to throw away leftovers and remove fridge from the room.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2024

Elizabeth

We loved that is was within walking distance from the venue for the concert we attended.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2024

joshua

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2024

Cindy

Liked the stay, but it was LOUD. Did not expect that. Total bummer.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Never been to an Inn - didn’t know what to expect

Little weekend getaway with husband. Looked for a place to enjoy the Seattle city life, but not literally be in Seattle. It was located in Ballard city / downtown? It was literally on the city sidewalk so you’d hear people walking their dog and stuff.

The overall stay was more for location convenience but comfort was on the downside. Shared bathrooms and thin walls it’d remind you of college dorming days. How the listing says 3 people can stay is beyond me cause that Full bedroom was relatively small.

Mattress could also stand for update as the middle sinks you in. Not fun with two people waking up achy.

Overall it was a nice stay and unique experience to do once.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2024

Dwayne

Check-in was down the street at a different hotel. The room was quite expensive for what we got; the room was quite small and the communal bathroom was a bit inconvenient. It's a good central location if you're spending time in Ballard.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2024

Matthew

Shared bathroom but a pretty cool older building. Walls are paper thin and no ac. It’s a bar area so expect to hear people tell about 4 am.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

Kevin

Staff somebody for check in

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2024

Fiona

Bathroom is shared but it's clean. The building has a long history and I quite enjoy the historical aura.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2024

Emily

A good stop-over

If you're just staying the night, it's not bad. However, you can hear everything - to the point that they provide you with earplugs. The TV cut in and out of signal. Check-in was a bit confusing as you check-in at the hotel, not the inn.
The room and bathrooms/shower room themselves were clean.

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2024

Li Ray

will never book this hotel again.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2024

Kimberly

Poor experience

Overall, it wasn't a good experience. We paid for a King deluxe suite and were given a standard room on the ground floor. It was pretty noisy, but that's to be expected given the location of the hotel. However, the window couldn't be closed because of the AC unit, which brought smoke into the room. The TV didn't work, the mattress was uncomfortable, and the shower was tiny. It wasn't worth the money and I won't be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Liza

Adorable property close to shops, restaurants, and bars.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Amanda

The manager upgraded my room to one with a bathroom in it and was very nice and accomodating!

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2024

May

Good location but small rooms and a bit noisy

This is a historical hotel that has been fixed up but you have to understand that it’s small rooms and shared bathrooms/shower. There is no staff to greet you. It’s all done at their more expensive hotel a few feet down. The bed was very comfortable. It’s a bit noisy w thin walls and traffic going by. For what it is, the price is a bit too high.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2024

John

The room was not was shown on their add, i had 2ft x 2 1/2ft around the bed to walk and a shared shower , and the window was in the area everyone comes out to smoke and chat, this room was the worst i have ever stayed in

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Shea

Great location and the access to the gym is awesome. We didn’t realize when booking that the room had a shared shower and bathroom, but that was never a problem and the facilities were clean. Really comfortable bed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Brian

The gym

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2024

George

We felt the property description was devoid of the limits in our room. No chair, no dresser, no in suite, very small room. The air conditioner was welcome but took up a fair share of our limited space and was very loud. It is clean with a large bed but in our opinion does not justify the price. For a little more you can get much more; you’re paying a lot for location which is great. Felt safe with a lively neighborhood.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2024

Susan

Very small room

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

Dana

Two day stay

It is a very quaint European style room. We didn’t spend much time in the room. It was in a great location in downtown Ballard, Washington.
There is no one at the desk to assist in anything so you have to call them and the other location Ballard hotel, is just down the street.
We would definitely stay again. It was the best location to walk around and see the sites.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2024

Keri

My mistake but upon checkin we discovered our room did not have its own bathroom and was shared. The price did not reflect a tiny room with a shared bathroom. We checked out and booked at their sister property for triple the price. That room was fine. Again, the pricing did not reflect the level of amenities you would expect. No robe, no mini bar, coffee wasn’t great… just a ‘meh’ experience

2/10

Poor

22 May 2024

Braxton

Hidden parking fees per night, rooms not what they show on picture, and you have to walk across the street to get to your room, not worth the price, never staying here again.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Verified traveler

Had a great stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Mark

Inexpensive, central location

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2024

Roberta

Hotel a little dated but cute and clean. Comfortable bed. The athletic club pass was a huge bonus!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

Kelly

Wonderful old hotel!

4/10

Poor

04 May 2024

John

Good place to stay in the entertainment district

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Stephanie

The Ballard Inn, while smaller than the Ballard Hotel, is a gem of a property and we highly recommend it! The reception area is often closed so you have to go to the Ballard Hotel to get your room cards/check in, but it's only a couple of buildings down and not a hassle. The shared bathrooms are very well-maintained and clean; the rooms are small but beautiful and are the perfect size if you're staying in Seattle for a night or two. All in all, a great place with a wonderful history that shouldn't be overlooked!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2023

Hamed

I would not recommend this place.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Amy

The staff was very helpful and friendly- we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The history of the the location was very interesting as well. We were able to walk to the Ballard Locks and the Botanical Garden from the inn.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Small room, but a good deal for the Ballard area

We arrived super early and the folks at the Hotel Ballard (the sister property) were super welcoming. Our primary reason for not giving a 5-star rating is that the room was very, very small. It was too small for two people to stay in very long. But if you want a nice, clean place to stay in a great part of Seattle at a very good price, the Ballard Inn is a good choice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Angela

Old and cute. Very friendly staff. Sister hotel 2 doors down with restaurant. Both hotel and Inn very clean

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2023

Mark

shocking

no AC.
rooms have no bath or shower
was 90 outside used fans for comfort

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2023

kelly

Quaint and comfortable

We chose the Ballard Inn as it was close to the cruise ship port. The area around the Ballard Inn is very quaint and easy to get around. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. The Ballard in is more of a B and B style. Shared bathrooms and smaller rooms but no restaurant as there are many within walking distance.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2023

David

A simple, no frills place with the added bonus of providing free access to the Olympic Athletic Club, right across the street. It’s quite reasonably priced for the Seattle area.
One caveat, I think the place may have a rodent problem as I noticed what I think was mouse poop in the shared washroom -by the sink and by the hallway light switch fixture. It’s an old building so I’m sure a few mice may be inevitable, but a bit off putting nonetheless.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Steven

Even with bathrooms down the hall, we never had to wait!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

John

Good lower budget option (not that anything is low budget or value priced anymore)

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2023

Connie

Very charming and comfy but….

My room was very cute and comfortable. The shared bathrooms was fine… That comes with these older hotels. I think it should be a little more clear that the pools and spa are in a building next-door. Also, it was weird that I had to walk to their other hotel across the road and upstairs to get ice (frustrating) Otherwise, it was nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2023

Shannon

Would stay again!

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2023

Patricia

Fantastic Location

Ballard Inn is located right in the heart of Ballard. Fantastic location. Ballard has an amazing Farmers' Market every Sunday which we enjoyed so much more than Pike's Place Market. And the locks and a garden are within walking distance. Cannot beat this location. Only downsides are the rooms are noisey and not very dark but they do provide ear plugs. And they do not have air conditioning and we happened to be there on an 85 degree day. Yet we still enjoyed are stay immensely. Many great restaurants just outside the door.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2023

Sandra

Property was right in the heart of the Ballard neighborhood- great eats, coffee and local brews.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2023

Sharald

We loved the hotel and the location. It is a noisy street but with the windows closed and our little fan that was provided, it didn’t bother us

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2023

John

Convenient, cost-friendly property next to Ballard night-life district

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2023

Stefan

awesome overall great value

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2022

Timothy

Short stay, great ‘food’ neighborhood

The room was clean although a bit of noise from the street through the evening. Ok during the night. Bed comfortable. Didn’t appreciate the bathroom was shared until check in but clean and pleasant. Could do with an extra power outlet in the room.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

In our case very noisy but what we paid for !

You get what you pay for. Shared shower and bathroom no elevator for upper floors. Little ice but available a block away. Room very small and no AC. in 90° degree weather.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2022

Cynthia

For the price it was not a good deal...we got a beautiful cabin in Orcas Island for pretty much same price. Shared bathrooms, tiny room with nothing but a bed, no AC so it was hot but hard to keep windows open as it was street level and noisy

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

Anne Marie

Love the Ballard Inn

The Ballard was an awesome choice. right in the heart of Ballard. The staff was wonderful and even helped with airport transportation. the inn is lovely. The added bonus of free access to the health club next door was a big plus.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2022

Jesse

This place is in a great location for dining, and the property itself is unique and interesting. The room we stayed in was tiny, but had everything we needed. Share bathrooms aren't ideal, but didn't cause us any issues.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2022

Noe

excellent location, awesome customer service
very clean rooms

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2022

Raymond

Common bathrooms, still very quiet/clean, no problem with access

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2022

Heidi

This is a lovely inn that is clean, nicely decorated, and in a great neighborhood. Other reviews note the shared bathroom which really was not an issue—never had to wait and bathrooms are very clean. Expedia shows photos of a gym and pool and these are listed amenities but this is the private gym across the street that is not included with the room!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2022

Roy

Nice location for exploring!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2022

Tiffany

Very comfortable room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2022

Mary

Very clean, great staff and centrally located to shopping and restaurants and local sites/Locks/neighborhoods. Room was small but we had our own bath. Entry to our room was off a side street (so not from within the Inn) and people walking on the sidewalk could be heard from within the room - but - the Inn provided earplugs which cancelled the noise! Had a good nights sleep!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2021

Rebecca

Excellent location, clean no frills but fair price. I would gladly stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

25 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Disappointing stay

I was disappointed in the room/accommodations and what I paid for the room. The walls are thin (heard snoring all night long), and on a busy street that had a bar across the street...just not a good experience- I will never stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2021

Lori

Perfect for a quick getaway

Beautiful hotel within walking distance to many great restaurants and shops. There was a Farmers Market right outside the front door where we got the most delicious breakfast sandwiches. A quick drive to the Ballard Locks and Discovery Park. It is an older hotel and a bit noisy, ear plugs provided but we did not use. Most rooms have shared bathroom facilities but they were sparkling clean and there was never a wait. Overall a great experience, I hope to stay again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2021

Brian

The rooms are comfortable but small. All table surfaces are mirrored, so using a mouse is difficult. Location is great and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Self