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

From Seattle: Point Defiance Park & Zoo Day Trip

From Seattle: Point Defiance Park & Zoo Private Day Trip

2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

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

Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Top hotels in South Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Coast Gateway Hotel
"Very nice hotel, very close to the airport. We actually walked from the airport to the hotel with our carry on bags. Easy. Clean, Comfortable. Free Breakfast."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

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

Hotel Murano
"Clean room friendly staff, nice hotel"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
"The room smelled terrible. Like either musty or smoke. Def needs updating for the price of the room. Location to airport was spot on however."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"When we took showers, they were standing water in the tub. The room smelled musty and we’re outdated. The decor is completely outdated, but the rooms have been updated slightly."
Reviewed on 9 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 Foss Waterway Seaport 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.
















