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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater 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 restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Marriott 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 Foss Waterway Seaport feature a variety of exhibits to peruse while you're in Downtown Tacoma. Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Tacoma include Court House Square, Children's Museum of Tacoma and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. When you're sightseeing in Tacoma, Bridge of Glass and Washington State History Museum 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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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

1. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Brando

฿5,541 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

2. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma

Vincent

฿5,012 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Kayla

฿5,363 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Christopher

฿4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

5. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma

DeAnna

฿5,363 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

6. Extended Stay Comfort Fast Wi-fi Downtown!

Downtown Tacoma

฿13,543 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Walk to DT Fast Wi-fi + Long Stay Equipped!

Downtown Tacoma

฿14,949 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

New Tacoma, 2.5 km from Downtown Tacoma

Syed Haroon

฿3,533 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

9. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 3 km from Downtown Tacoma

Daniel

฿5,870 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

10. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Gina

฿4,264 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 7.7 km from Downtown Tacoma

Rayah Lynn

฿4,282 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Holiday Inn Express sign, a parking lot with several cars, and a clear blue sky.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

South End, 8 km from Downtown Tacoma

Kara

฿4,893 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

13. The INN at Gig Harbor

12.5 km from Downtown Tacoma

greg

฿5,379 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

14. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

6.7 km from Downtown Tacoma

Arlana Carmita

฿3,609 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A reception area with a counter, a TV, a poster, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

15. Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

6.3 km from Downtown Tacoma

Adam

฿2,383 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

16. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Vitaliy

฿6,040 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A bar area with multiple seating options, a coffee machine, and a variety of beverages and snacks displayed on shelves.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

13 km from Downtown Tacoma

Alison

฿4,612 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

12.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Andrey

฿3,834 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of a house and trees.

19. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

13.3 km from Downtown Tacoma

Todd

฿6,296 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

23.1 km from Downtown Tacoma

Adriana

฿4,920 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Tacoma

Property	Property class	Guest rating
McMenamins Elk Temple	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 397 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 404 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 975 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,017 reviews	View
Hotel Murano	4.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 3,168 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Tacoma

Find the best Downtown Tacoma areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A waterfront with a pier, a house, and a red boat.

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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A tree with pink blossoms in front of a body of water and a distant shoreline.

Ruston

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

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A modern building with reflective glass windows and a plaza with colorful glass sculptures.

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.

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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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A coastal city with a prominent snow-capped mountain in the background.

West End

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

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Top Downtown Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Coast Gateway Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Felt cared about by the staff. Rooms, bedding and pillows very comfortable. Quiet with good temperature control. Parking was difficult but I worked through it. Great location to rental car return and SEATAC Airport"

Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect I would recommend this Gorgeous hotel to everyone It was great not being in Seattle. The town Kent was great to he in.. the staff was beyond great they were awesome.. Angel was helpful and the morning girl with red streaks in her hair was excellent thank you"

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"Ive stayed in a few hotels But this one has been the only one I can actually smell that the sheets are clean , and i feel happy to lay them on my skin , the breakfast area was very clean , staff were on top of cleaning after someone got up from their table , my room wasn't as cold as I would have like but its ok it was only one day"

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"The only problem we had was we asked for a handicap room. Don't get me wrong the room was amazing. But the hotel is huge and our room was clear on the other side of the hotel. Way away from anything. To far to even walk back to were the restaurant or bar was. But the hotel was perfect location for what we needed."

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1. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

2. Hotel Murano

3. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

5. McMenamins Elk Temple

6. Extended Stay Comfort Fast Wi-fi Downtown!

7. Walk to DT Fast Wi-fi + Long Stay Equipped!

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

9. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

10. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

13. The INN at Gig Harbor

14. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

15. Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

16. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

17. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

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

19. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

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

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New Tacoma

South Tacoma

West End

Top Downtown Tacoma Hotel Reviews

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