Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma

A glass sculpture fountain with a clear blue sky in the background.
A railway track with a bridge, a clock tower, and a building with a dome.
A city square with a large fish sculpture, a covered walkway, and tall buildings in the background.
A city street with a historic building, a traffic light, and a unique sculpture.
A building with a large advertisement for New York Washington Outfittings.

Stay near popular Downtown Tacoma attractions

A modern architectural structure with a curved, metallic surface and a pointed top, surrounded by a plaza with bollards and buildings in the background.

Museum of Glass

9.2/10 (2,167 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
See properties

Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is 3.026.189 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
3.026.189 ₫
3.477.156 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,013 reviews)
"Hotel ok Food terrible Staff could be more friendly"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST Tacoma WA
The price is 5.096.186 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
5.096.186 ₫
5.828.672 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Everything was perfect.😉"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street SeaTac WA
The price is 4.422.386 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
4.422.386 ₫
5.027.723 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,566 reviews)
"Airport shuttle, welcome bag with water chocolate and chips, afternoon cookies. Breakfast was good with lots of selections."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

3.5 out of 5
22406 Pacific Hwy S Des Moines WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.236.341 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.236.341 ₫
3.693.422 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St SeaTac WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.257.356 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.257.356 ₫
3.717.064 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (2,389 reviews)
"Room was clean and beds comfortable. Hotel is only a couple blocks from the light rail, so we could connect with family and tourist sites easily in the city. Shuttle bus was great!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport

4 out of 5
19031 International Blvd. SeaTac WA
The price is 3.995.515 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
3.995.515 ₫
4.547.689 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,835 reviews)
"Staff went above and beyond expected with kindness and desire to help."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport
See all 1,944 properties in Downtown Tacoma
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.

Where to stay in Downtown Tacoma

Find the best Downtown Tacoma areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with a pier, a house, and a red boat.

North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A tree with pink blossoms in front of a body of water and a distant shoreline.
Photo by Veronika Patrashko
Open Photo by Veronika Patrashko

Ruston

Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A modern building with reflective glass windows and a plaza with colorful glass sculptures.

New Tacoma

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 of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

A snow-capped mountain with a full moon in the sky and a cityscape in the foreground.

South Tacoma

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.

A coastal city with a prominent snow-capped mountain in the background.
Photo by Rick Christenson
Open Photo by Rick Christenson

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: