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 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
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 512 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 512
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (2,343 reviews)
"The Bar seemed cold and inhospitable, also it would be nice if there were direct access from second story parking to entrance."

Reviewed on 30 May 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 AED 512 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 512
AED 588 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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! (888 reviews)
"Fun!"

Reviewed on 31 May 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 433 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 433
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Decent room, larger than expected, clean.. can’t complain."

Reviewed on 31 May 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.
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! (23 reviews)
Repeat Stay!
"I love this quaint little boat. The hosts are very responsive. The location is amazing. They provide snacks and I was SO relieved to find coffee this morning. Walking distance to quaint shops, restaurants and brew pubs. Kayaks are provided and I felt safe."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Historic Charming Boat in Downtown Harbor
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 laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Emerald Queen Casino ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Amazing
"This guest house was perfect! Great area. Cozy. Definitely coming back.."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

3-bedroom home in Puyallup with Wi-Fi, AC, & Pickle Ball court! Enjoy your stay!
Tacoma Tiny House
Tacoma Tiny House
Tacoma
Stay at this vacation home in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Great location
"Absolutely loved this tiny house! Stayed there with my 1 1/2 year old and it was perfect. Put the pac n play by the couch and blocked the loft stairs with a suitcase. Having a full kitchen was super nice. The property manager responds to questions super fast and is very helpful."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Tacoma Tiny House
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.