Tacoma, WA

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Tacoma showing a city, a bay or harbor and a marina
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

Where to stay in Tacoma

If you haven't had a chance to look at the Museum of Glass, put it and the hot shop on your list.

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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, pier waterfront. Ruston Way.

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
Mount Rainier as seen from south Puget Sound with Gig Harbor's Magnolia Heights waterfront houses in the foreground.

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
Awesome bridge in Tacoma

New Tacoma

3.5/5(587 area reviews)

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New 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
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West End

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.

West End
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is AED 465 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
AED 465
AED 534 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (2,833 reviews)
Clean room,complimentary drin, rstuatanr on property, accomidating staff

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

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 674 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 674
AED 772 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,525 reviews)
Great time with lots of gambling

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

3 out of 5
5700 Pacific Highway East Fife WA
The price is AED 410 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 410
AED 467 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,143 reviews)
It was very clean. There was a nice small refrigerator but no microwave that I thought was in every room per my research before booking this hotel. I couldn’t warm up my left overs & was saddened that I had to discard them. The room was in a casino so the only problem I had was walking through the ...

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
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.
Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)

Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)

Tacoma WA
Stay at this vacation home in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Our host Dave, welcomed my husband and I and later, my daughter and her husband warmly.

Reviewed on 24 December 2025

Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)
Tacoma Tiny House

Tacoma Tiny House

Tacoma WA
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Tacoma Tiny House
38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!

38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!

Gig Harbor WA
Stay at this houseboat in Gig Harbor. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Skansie Brothers Park and Grandview Forest Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Wonderful-Warm-Every inch of the boat was clean. Communication was easy with the host.

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

38' Yacht equipped with luxury and kayaks!
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.