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

Hotel Murano

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"This hotel was easy to check in and staff was very polite to all the people checking in. This is near the airport so it is pretty busy, book early. Room was very clean, updated, and clean."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
"Easy check in. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
"Seemed an older building but well maintained and clean. Very close to the airport and several shuttles so we hardly had to wait before we got to load up and head over. This was at 4:30 AM btw"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"This hotel was very clean and everyone was very helpful. The food was good and the bed was comfortable. On a nice clear day like we had the Mountain View from the 11th floor balcony was fantastic. Also I never once heard a plane inside the room. Very nice."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 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.
















