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
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
#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
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
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 AED 543 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 543
AED 623 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (2,158 reviews)
Hotel and art! Loved the combo.
"Visited the hotel when I was there on business. Was really happy with atmosphere, cleanliness of the room, service, and location. When I wasn’t rushing from a meeting, I enjoyed strolling down the halls and looking at the amazing art."

Reviewed on 20 February 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 AED 400 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 400
AED 459 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (618 reviews)
"Dining overpriced"

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
The INN at Gig Harbor
The INN at Gig Harbor
3 out of 5
3211 56th St. NW, Gig Harbor, WA
The price is AED 547 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
AED 547
AED 621 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gig Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,176 reviews)
"Very nice staff and helpful. The hotel itself is in need of a facelift inside, but they are now in the process of renovating. Good Irish pub close by and cider tasting room."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

The INN at Gig Harbor
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.
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 Emerald Queen Casino ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Beautiful Property, Amazing host
"Absolutely amazing property and host. Very accommodating , beautiful home. We love it so much we booked additional stays. Perfect home away from home."

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

3-bedroom home in Puyallup with Wi-Fi, AC, & Pickle Ball court! Enjoy your stay!
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)
Boat hotel
"Great stay, even in the winter the boat was nice and warm. Lots of wildlife and boats coming and going, even had a visit from a seal. Very walkable location in gig harbor and great access driving to everything else. 10/10 will be back!"

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!
Perfect, Quiet Retreat: Park like Setting w/ Big Yard - Great location to I-5!
Perfect, Quiet Retreat: Park like Setting w/ Big Yard - Great location to I-5!
Fife
Stay at this vacation home in Fife. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Emerald Queen Casino and Tacoma Dome are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
STAY
"VERY NICE"

Reviewed on 16 January 2025

Perfect, Quiet Retreat: Park like Setting w/ Big Yard - Great location to I-5!
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.

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