Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma

If you haven't had a chance to look at the Museum of Glass, put it and the hot shop on your list. #Details #LifeAtExpedia
If you haven't had a chance to look at the Museum of Glass, put it and the hot shop on your list. #Details #LifeAtExpedia
The lower side of downtown Tacoma, where all the functions that support the economy take place.
Nothing like the holidays. Every now and then you get the town all to yourself :)
A quiet morning in Tacoma. Lovely.

Popular places to visit

Museum of Glass showing modern architecture and night scenes

Museum of Glass

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

Museum of Glass
Early morning before the onslaught...

University of Washington Tacoma

Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma Art Museum featuring modern architecture and street scenes

Tacoma Art Museum

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

Tacoma Art Museum
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
#Trovember #Food

Tacoma Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Tacoma Mall
Giant rubber duckie for boat days

Port of Tacoma

Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Port of Tacoma

Things to do

Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

฿3,964
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

฿4,656
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

฿4,656
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

฿5,648
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
1-Day Olympic National Park Tour

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

฿4,665
per adult
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

฿5,021
per adult
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
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Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is ฿4,061 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿4,061
฿4,660 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,791 reviews)
Clean room and fantastic staff!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST Tacoma WA
The price is ฿4,750 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿4,750
฿5,443 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Didnt have breakfast

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

3 out of 5
1515 Commerce Street Tacoma WA
The price is ฿4,469 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿4,469
฿5,124 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (910 reviews)
Everything was great! Location and staff were excellent.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
McMenamins Elk Temple

McMenamins Elk Temple

3.5 out of 5
565 Broadway Tacoma WA
The price is ฿4,272 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿4,272
฿4,899 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (346 reviews)
Great service and fun atmosphere with yummy drinks. Wish there was better parking options!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

McMenamins Elk Temple
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 ฿2,953 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,953
฿3,385 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (6,448 reviews)
The facility was very clean. The hotel is in a great location. We were able to walk to most places. Suggestion for the breakfast is to maybe add bacon as a meat option.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is ฿3,402 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿3,402
฿3,889 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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 restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,910 reviews)
Amazing!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma

Awesome newish kids' museum in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Clean, diverse, with changing themes

New Tacoma

5/5(1 area review)

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.

New Tacoma
Sunset Titlow Beach

Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
Cheney Stadium is looking good, haven't been there since the remodel and it was a vast improvement. Great day too in WA

Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
A lazy balmy afternoon looking at one of Tacoma's marvelous parks. Next time you visit the region come take a stroll here.

North End

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

North End
The sign is in the Puyallup Tribe language.

Eastside

While there might not be top attractions in Eastside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.

Eastside
Where gas pumps go to die?

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.

South Tacoma

Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide