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
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
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
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
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 583 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
SAR 583
SAR 668 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (2,439 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 10 July 2025

Hotel Murano
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
3 out of 5
31611 Pete Von Reichbauer Way South, Federal Way, WA
The price is SAR 557 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
SAR 557
SAR 627 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Federal Way. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"I give this hotel. 5 star because it was clean, nice room, the front desk people were kind and nice. Overall it was a good hotel. I would recommend to stay in this hotel. I will be coming back to this hotel again with my family and friends."

Reviewed on 11 July 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
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 689 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
SAR 689
SAR 788 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
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! (23 reviews)
terrific!
"It was a fun place to stay. Traveling with my 17 year old granddaughter. Wish it would have been 2 nights and more time to explore the town.Only drawback was that I thought we would walk to dinner. Restaurant nearby would only admit people over 21. Otherwise, a perfect get-away. AND owner responded ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2025

38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!
Historic Charming Boat in Downtown Harbor
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! (24 reviews)
Honeymoon Getaway
"My wife and I enjoyed the beautiful boat and views of the harbor. Everything was surprisingly comfortable and clean for a boat. Would visit again!"

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Historic Charming Boat in Downtown Harbor
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Great place
"Very clean nice place"

Reviewed on 30 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.