2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Crime,overall look of city.
Tacoma, WA
Travel Guide
Visit Tacoma
Where to stay in Tacoma
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.
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.
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.
Ruston
Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is AED 438 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
AED 438
AED 503 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,638 reviews)
"Hotel was great, are of the city is a little sketchy."
Reviewed on 30 September 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
1820 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AED 592 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
AED 592
AED 678 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,273 reviews)
"Overall, my experience was wonderful. The hotel clerk who checked me in set the tone with excellent service, and the dining experience at both the café and restaurant was just as enjoyable. The rooms were very clean, and parking was easy to access. I also appreciated the visible security throughout ..."
Reviewed on 3 October 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
31611 Pete Von Reichbauer Way South, Federal Way, WA
The price is AED 372 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
AED 372
AED 418 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,110 reviews)
"We were there for a family medical emergency and the staff was very kind and accommodating."
Reviewed on 2 October 2025
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
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! (30 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this unusual property as we have never stayed on a boat before. The area is perfect and very walkable to the town center, and right next to the Tides Tavern, an historical and very local restaurant / bar. We are fairly fit but we did have a bit of a challenge navigating the relatively ..."
Reviewed on 23 September 2025
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! (28 reviews)
"Lovely place! Very comfortable and well appointed. The area is lovely as well. We had the opportunity to see all kinds of beautiful wildlife (seals, otters, birds) and enjoy the quiet mornings. Just be aware that the parties at the net shed can be somewhat loud and despite their obvious attempts ..."
Reviewed on 4 October 2025
Clam Cove Cottage on South Vashon Island Beachfront
Vashon
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Vashon Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Owen Beach and Point Defiance Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"If I could give it more stars, I would. This lovely cottage is clean and comfortable and offers everything you need to enjoy a waterfront experience. The views are spectacular and we saw all kinds of wildlife right from the deck. An eagle, otters, seals, dolphins, herons and more. Amazing. We hope ..."
Reviewed on 13 August 2025
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
Tacoma Dome
4/5(1,072 reviews)
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
4.5/5(163 reviews)
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
4.5/5(332 reviews)
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your trip to Tacoma. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Glass
4.5/5(1,459 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Glass during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
4/5(11 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Point Defiance Park
4.5/5(26 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Reviews of Tacoma
3.8
Guest rating
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.
Other places like Tacoma
- Tacoma Dome
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Puyallup Fairgrounds
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Tacoma Mall
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Museum of Glass
- LeMay Car Museum
- University of Puget Sound
- The Outlet Collection
- Point Defiance Park
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Cheney Stadium
- Emerald Downs
- Port of Tacoma
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
- South Hill Mall
- Dash Point State Park
- Pantages Theater
- Tacoma Union Station Rotunda
- BJ's Bingo
- University of Washington Tacoma
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge
- Fort Lewis Museum
- Home Course Golf Course
- Tacoma Art Museum
- The Commons at Federal Way
- 6th Ave
