2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Crime,overall look of city.
Tacoma, WA
Travel Guide
Visit Tacoma
Where to stay in Tacoma
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.
New Tacoma
3.5/5(587 area reviews)
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
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.
Ruston
Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is SAR 426 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 426
SAR 490 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (2,277 reviews)
"It was nice but all 3 of the elevators where broken and we had to have a staff member take us is a freight elevator to our floor. 23 dollar parking for a VIP also doesn’t seem to make sense. The was very nice and very clean and we had a nice view."
Reviewed on 19 April 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
1820 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is SAR 507 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 507
SAR 582 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 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! (769 reviews)
"Wonderful property, courteous staff, excellent food choices."
Reviewed on 18 April 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
1425 E 27th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is SAR 343 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
SAR 343
SAR 396 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,306 reviews)
"The continental breakfast was nice"
Reviewed on 15 April 2025
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!
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! (17 reviews)
Lovely stay!
"We enjoyed our stay on the Golly Wobbler! Convenient location and walking distance to great food and shops in downtown Gig Harbor! Thank you for a lovely stay!"
Reviewed on 12 April 2025
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! (2 reviews)
Wonderful experience, Would stay again
"I can say this has been one if the best experience I had with VRBO. The house was as amazing and had such a great at home feel to it. The host was so kind and helpful with accommodating our stay. Would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking for a wonderful home to stay in. We will definitely ..."
Reviewed on 31 March 2025
Historic Charming Boat in Downtown Harbor
Gig Harbor
Stay at this houseboat in Gig Harbor. Popular attractions Skansie Brothers Park and Grandview Forest Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Perfect home base for our activities.
"Fun and funky. We were here for a 3 day event in Tacoma and it was so relaxing to come back to the boat and enjoy the sunset instead of being in a hotel."
Reviewed on 16 April 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
4/5(1,072 reviews)
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
4.5/5(163 reviews)
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
4.5/5(332 reviews)
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your trip to Tacoma. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Glass
4.5/5(1,459 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Glass during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
4/5(11 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Point Defiance Park
4.5/5(26 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Reviews of Tacoma
3.8
Guest rating
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.
Other places like Tacoma
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Tacoma Dome
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Puyallup Fairgrounds
- Tacoma Mall
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Museum of Glass
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Emerald Downs
- University of Puget Sound
- LeMay Car Museum
- Point Defiance Park
- Port of Tacoma
- Pacific Lutheran University
- The Outlet Collection
- Cheney Stadium
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge
- Dash Point State Park
- Pantages Theater
- South Hill Mall
- Fort Lewis Museum
- University of Washington Tacoma
- BJ's Bingo
- Home Course Golf Course
- 6th Ave
- The Commons at Federal Way
- Great American Casino
- Pacific Slot Car Raceways
- Federal Way Community Center