Tacoma, WA

Travel Guide

Tacoma showing a city, a bay or harbor and a marina
Gig Harbor featuring a marina, a bay or harbor and forest scenes
Gig Harbor showing a bay or harbor and a marina
Gig Harbor which includes a bay or harbor
Tacoma showing a marina, a bay or harbor and a city

Where to stay in Tacoma

Tacoma which includes a city

Downtown Tacoma

In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.

Downtown Tacoma
Tacoma which includes a city

New Tacoma

3.5/5(587 area reviews)

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New Tacoma
A blast from the past and fixture in Tacoma.

North End

5/5(25 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North End
#Trovember #Food

South Tacoma

3.5/5(161 area reviews)

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

South Tacoma
Spring is in the air.

Ruston

Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ruston
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

West End

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park.

West End
Hotel Murano
Hotel Murano
4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is SAR 442 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
SAR 442
SAR 508 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,205 reviews)
"Great place! Bite"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Hotel Murano
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
4 out of 5
1820 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 450 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
SAR 450
SAR 517 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (705 reviews)
"Very spacious room, lots of activities!"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
3 out of 5
5700 Pacific Highway East, Fife, WA
The price is SAR 388 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
SAR 388
SAR 443 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very convenient when it comes to safe place to park your Harley. The staff kept an eye on my bike and we had a great time. I forgot I had brought the bike I did t have to worry that’s how good my experience went. Thank you so much! -Black Sand"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!
38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!
Gig Harbor
Stay at this houseboat in Gig Harbor. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Skansie Brothers Park and Grandview Forest Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Great view
"First time booking an overnight stay on a boat. I will do it again. Kathy G"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!
3-bedroom home in Puyallup with Wi-Fi, AC, & Pickle Ball court! Enjoy your stay!
3-bedroom home in Puyallup with Wi-Fi, AC, & Pickle Ball court! Enjoy your stay!
Puyallup
Stay at this vacation home in Puyallup. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Puyallup Fairgrounds ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Perfect stay
"Our stay was fantastic! The house and property are absolutely beautiful. We had all the amenities we needed and more. Our host was very communicative and quick to respond. I will definitely look to stay here again in the future."

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

3-bedroom home in Puyallup with Wi-Fi, AC, & Pickle Ball court! Enjoy your stay!
Charming 3-bedroom house in fabulous Tacoma Narrows neighborhood
Charming 3-bedroom house in fabulous Tacoma Narrows neighborhood
Tacoma
Stay at this vacation home in Tacoma. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great Place
"The house was perfect for our family and dog. Easy to find and checking in and out was a breeze. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Charming 3-bedroom house in fabulous Tacoma Narrows neighborhood
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Tacoma

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
211
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
454
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
285
3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
35
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 2%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Crime,overall look of city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It is very pretty, however due to the virus most places were closed

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Everything was closed due to current health concerns.

1/5 - Terrible

Tab

The down town industrial district is nice and they have good food if you look for it. But overall Tacoma is not a place to stop.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the vastness and beautiful views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful.