Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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)
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
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Activities

Private Tacoma Waterfront E-Bike Tour

Private Tacoma Waterfront E-Bike Tour

AU$138
per adult
Private Tacoma Waterfront E-Bike Tour
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

AU$195
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

AU$244
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
1-Day Olympic National Park Tour

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

AU$272
per adult
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$273
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

AU$244
per adult
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
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Our pick of the best Downtown Tacoma Hotel Deals

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is AU$183 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$183
19 July - 20 July
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! (2,970 reviews)
"I’ve been staying at Hotel Murano for almost 10 years and I wouldn’t even consider staying elsewhere while in Tacoma. The bar on-site is always fun and I seem to meet other travels every time because of the friendly environment. I love the waterfront and Mt Rainier views. Excellent restaurants right ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST Tacoma WA
The price is AU$297 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$297
4 July - 5 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff great"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
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 AU$184 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$184
5 July - 6 July
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! (2,346 reviews)
"Building is very old, but clean."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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 AU$164 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$164
5 July - 6 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,222 reviews)
"Putting an Indian Resturant inside the hotel was not a good choice. The restaurant door was open slightly and fhe smell permeated the whole lobby and elevator area. Other than that, the beds were comfortable and airport shuttle was satisfactory."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport

4 out of 5
19031 International Blvd. SeaTac WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$259 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$259
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,813 reviews)
"Nice hotel, but note that everything is an extra charge. Pay to park. Pay for breakfast."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport
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 AU$254 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$254
6 July - 7 July
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! (6,519 reviews)
"The two elevator situation was confusing. We were not directed to the correct elevator by the person who checked us in, which resulted in us wasting time going to the wrong wing where our room was located. Also, it was quite noisy!! Poor insulation??? Would not stay here again."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

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

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