South End Travel Guide

Tacoma

An aerial view of a city with a river, industrial area, and a bridge.
A rocky shoreline with wooden pilings, a telescope, and a mountain in the background.

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Top hotels in South End

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8045 S HOSMER ST Tacoma WA
The price is ฿4,151 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,151
฿4,765 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,204 reviews)
"Everything was lovely"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South

2 out of 5
1811 S 76th St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿2,740 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,740
฿3,163 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"kept my deposit w/ no explanation not worth fighting but kind of annoyi"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
8402 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿4,777 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,777
฿5,477 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I was there only for one night. So I don’t have much to say"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
8203 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,325 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿4,325
฿4,964 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Our check-in was easy. Room was clean and I loved the amenities."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8601 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿4,346 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,346
฿4,987 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was good. Parking lot was a little bit crowded. No complaints."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
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 ฿4,114 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,114
฿4,694 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! (2,358 reviews)
"We wanted to like this place but it is not much more than a crash pad, which is what we used it for with an early flight. The room was not clean with remnants of prior guests and a cheap remodel or upkeep. The worst was the fan/cooling was not working so it was an uncomfortable, sleepless night. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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Where to stay in South End

Find the best South End areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

North End

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

Ruston

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

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.

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.



South End Travel Guide