West End Travel Guide

Tacoma

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Stay near popular West End attractions

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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

8.6/10 (736 reviews)
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your holiday to Tacoma. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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Top hotels in West End

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 4.420.029 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
4.420.029 ₫
5.025.043 ₫ 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! (6,580 reviews)
"All staff (from check in to shuttle driver)were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 14 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
The price is 3.638.943 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.638.943 ₫
4.146.321 ₫ 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,331 reviews)
"Really good experience and priced right !"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

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
The price is 4.069.525 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
4.069.525 ₫
4.630.726 ₫ 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! (2,407 reviews)
"location was pretty nice and hotel was clean and overall a decent stay"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is 4.664.463 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
4.664.463 ₫
5.300.031 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (3,242 reviews)
"Overall, the hotel is nice and offers many amenities, including a coffee counter, gift shop, gym, and pool. However, my room was not very clean - underwear from a previous guest was left in my room, as well as a lot of staining on the lamp shades. The bed was comfortable, but the bedding was very ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport

4 out of 5
19031 International Blvd. SeaTac WA
The price is 4.111.533 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
4.111.533 ₫
4.678.116 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 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
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

2.5 out of 5
2900 S 192nd St SeaTac WA
The price is 3.102.028 ₫ per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
3.102.028 ₫
3.542.292 ₫ total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (2,946 reviews)
"Very convenient closed to the airport"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
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Where to stay in West End

Find the best West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Tacoma

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.

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North End

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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