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

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

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

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in South Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Coast Gateway Hotel
"Very convenient to the airport for an early morning flight. Had to leave before the regular breakfast but they had amply-stuffed brown bags to go! Rooms were nice, but a little on the small size - not a problem unless you have a lot of luggage."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"A solo 5 minutos del aeropuerto. Restaurantes económicos de comida rápida y no tan económicos con buena gastronomía para comer de forma más especial. Traslado al aeropuerto gratuito, lo que permite que te lleven al hotel y al aeropuerto las veces que sea necesario, para acceder al tren ligero con ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
"The lobby, room, linens and bathroom were fresh and updated, and the restvery nice din. It was nice to have 2 options to get to the SEA terminal- shuttle and pedestrian bridge."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Murano

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Shuttle to the airport is “first come first serve” which doesn’t mean there’s a line. It means everyone bum rushes the shuttle as soon as it pulls up be warned. There is no rule of law. Just chaos when it comes to shuttle pick up here."
Reviewed on 2 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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater 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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda 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.
















