What's it like in Downtown Tacoma?

Downtown Tacoma is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its popular art scene and top museums. Make sure that you visit Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass as part of your Downtown Tacoma travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Tacoma?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Murano is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Tacoma. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Marriott Tacoma Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Tacoma?

If you're searching for places to stay in Tacoma, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 81 Downtown Tacoma hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Tacoma, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Tacoma.

What can I see and do in this Tacoma neighbourhood?

Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and Washington State History Museum feature a variety of exhibits to peruse while you're in Downtown Tacoma. Pantages Theater and Court House Square are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Tacoma include Tacoma Union Station Rotunda, Children's Museum of Tacoma and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. When you're sightseeing in Tacoma, Bridge of Glass and Foss Waterway Seaport are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Tacoma and the greater Tacoma area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Convention Center Station, Commerce Street Station or Theater District Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Union Station.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Tanner

฿5,192 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with visible traffic.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Kirstin

฿5,198 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

3. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma

Darrell

฿4,415 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a kitchenette.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

TAYLOR

฿4,473 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with the name "McMenamins Elks Temple" on the facade.

5. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma

Teresa

฿4,987 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

6. Extended Stay Comfort Fast Wi-fi Downtown!

Downtown Tacoma

฿13,430 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, escalators, and a patterned carpet.

7. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 3 km from Downtown Tacoma

Gregory

฿7,901 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by walls with large windows.

8. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Uris

฿4,374 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 7.7 km from Downtown Tacoma

Akele

฿4,704 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

New Tacoma, 2.5 km from Downtown Tacoma

Kristina

฿4,073 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rectangular indoor pool with a 4'12" depth marker, surrounded by stone tiles and large windows.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

South End, 8 km from Downtown Tacoma

Ye

฿4,393 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13.2 km from Downtown Tacoma

Julie

฿4,372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Volha

฿5,146 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a staircase and seating area.

14. Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel

21.4 km from Downtown Tacoma

Charleena

฿3,356 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a variety of liquor bottles, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the bar.

15. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

24.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Johnny

฿4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

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

23.1 km from Downtown Tacoma

Jill

฿3,537 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. The INN at Gig Harbor

12.5 km from Downtown Tacoma

Joseph

฿4,571 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A courtyard with a paved walkway, benches, and potted plants.

18. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

6.7 km from Downtown Tacoma

Staci

฿4,782 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained landscape.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave

23.1 km from Downtown Tacoma

June

฿4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, refrigerated display, and a view through the window.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

12.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Christian

฿3,943 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Tacoma

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 442 reviews	View
McMenamins Elk Temple	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 415 reviews	View
Hotel Murano	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 3,277 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 989 reviews	View

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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.

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South Tacoma

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

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Ruston

Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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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.

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West End

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

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Top Downtown Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Coast Gateway Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Considering the property is adjacent to the airport it is relatively quiet."

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle SeaTac Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Facility was well maintained and staff was friendly and helpful as well as informative as to places to eat lunch anew also had drinks and appetizers at the Bistro onsite and purchased Breakfast before leaving for our cruise. It was reasonable for the area and ample serving size . The staff also arranged for a shuttle to the pier. Great stay"

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1. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

2. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

3. Hotel Murano

4. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

5. McMenamins Elk Temple

6. Extended Stay Comfort Fast Wi-fi Downtown!

7. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

8. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

14. Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel

15. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

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

17. The INN at Gig Harbor

18. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

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