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
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 498 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 498
AED 571 total
15 Jun - 16 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! (2,363 reviews)
"Hotel Murano is in a convenient location to explore Tacoma's downtown area. It does have a few amenities like a decent restaurant & a bar area. The building is in need of a little updating, in particular, the elevators - very slow with 1 of 3 out of service."

Reviewed on 7 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 529 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 529
AED 606 total
15 Jun - 16 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! (916 reviews)
"Rooms are really nice. Casino is nice. Lots of security, which is nice. The guards are very polite. Cafe for breakfast is too notch. Lots of secondhand smoke like every other casino. Plenty of free parking."

Reviewed on 10 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 AED 476 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
AED 476
AED 543 total
12 Jun - 13 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! (1,006 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
Romantic Private & Detatched Guest Home behind the gates of a Chateau on the Sea
Romantic Private & Detatched Guest Home behind the gates of a Chateau on the Sea
Gig Harbor
Stay at this vacation home in Gig Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
Gorgeous Views
"This was my second stay in the past ten months. The guest house is beautiful and spacious and just an eight minute drive to Gig Harbor. But the views are the real star. If you're lucky enough to get clear weather you can spend your day gazing at Mt Rainier paired with big water views of Pudget Sound. ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Romantic Private & Detatched Guest Home behind the gates of a Chateau on the Sea
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
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

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.