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
"Elevators were down & we had to walk 4 flights of stairs"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
"We stayed at the Coast Gateway overnight and took an early flight the following day. We rode the shuttle service to and from SEATAC. The property and room were in great condition. The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. We'd recommend staying here if you're doing something in Seattle, ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"A good place to stay before catching a flight. Not fancy, but certainly comfortable. ~ The airport shuttle service is timely, and the driver is considerate and helpful to passengers. ~ The breakfast is standard, meeting the needs, and is especially appreciated by those with early morning flights. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"It’s a good hotel for the price. It’s close to the airport, and breakfast is ready just before 6:00 a.m., so we were able to eat breakfast before heading to the airport. They offer free 24/7 airport shuttle service. If you need to be picked up at the airport, go to baggage claim and look for the ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hotel Murano
"The staff was wonderful"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
"Nice room. Direction to get there poor. Signs pointed in two different directions for our room number. Getting on the internrt should be simple. We finally gave up."
Reviewed on 24 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, Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park 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.

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.
















