Tacoma, WA

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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
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
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
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 Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New Tacoma
#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
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 525 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
SAR 525
SAR 602 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,364 reviews)
"Only thing i have to complain about is i didn't have hot water for my shower. Everything else amazing"

Reviewed on 12 June 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
The price is SAR 608 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
SAR 608
SAR 696 total
19 Jun - 20 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (924 reviews)
"The smell of smoke from the casino is the first thing that hits you when you enter the lobby. The room was decent and clean. Parking is easy."

Reviewed on 13 June 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 486 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
SAR 486
SAR 555 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean room. Was there for seeing Seattle. Felt safe. Should have a different entrance besides through the casino for hotel guests."

Reviewed on 10 June 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.
Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage
Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage
3 out of 5
4710 N 46th St, Tacoma, WA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"I love this property and will stay again when I come to visit again."

Reviewed on 22 April 2025

Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage
Puget Sound Commencement Bay Olympic Mountain. View 3 Bedroom Smart Home Hot tub
Puget Sound Commencement Bay Olympic Mountain. View 3 Bedroom Smart Home Hot tub
Tacoma
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Emerald Queen Casino and Tacoma Dome are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Absolutely amazing!
"This house by far was the most stocked Vrbo I’ve stayed in! And I’ve been in many , host was very good to communicate , he even sent a YouTube video on details of the home!"

Reviewed on 13 October 2024

Puget Sound Commencement Bay Olympic Mountain. View 3 Bedroom Smart Home Hot tub
Charming 3-bedroom house in Puyallup with WiFi, AC
Charming 3-bedroom house in Puyallup with WiFi, AC
2 out of 5
Puyallup
Stay at this vacation home in Puyallup. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Emerald Queen Casino and Wild Waves Theme and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Moving son to another state
"Clean, ams nice neighborhood . It was perfect for a 2 day stay, plenty of room."

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Charming 3-bedroom house in Puyallup with WiFi, AC
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.