South Tacoma Travel Guide
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Visit South Tacoma
Stay near popular South Tacoma attractions
Things to do

2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

From Seattle: Point Defiance Park & Zoo Day Trip

From Seattle: Point Defiance Park & Zoo Private Day Trip

Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
Top hotels in South Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
"The fire alarm had low battery so at night every 10 minutes it would beep so it was very annoying"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
"We’ve stayed here several times because we love all the conveniences—located next to airport, airport shuttle provided, laundry facilities onsite, free breakfast is good, microwave and fridge in room, awesome restaurant on the same lot! We will keep coming back!"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

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

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. We had some difficulty getting the shuttle from the airport - we were told to look for a blue bus, but the bus was actually white and drove right past us. A call to the hotel rectified the situation. The bathroom could have been cleaner. Overall the accommodations ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Murano

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
"I always stay here before and/or after a flight. Without asking, they usually put me on the same floor and in the same few rooms near the ice machine, which I really appreciate. I like the feeling of comfort and familiarity."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Where to stay in South Tacoma

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, Job Carr Cabin Museum and Puget Sound Tennis Center 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.

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.

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
















