Central Tacoma Travel Guide
Tacoma


Visit Central Tacoma
Stay near popular Central 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 Central Tacoma

Hotel Murano
"My second time here and loved it. I love that each floor has a different artist. The rooms were clean and spacious. The kitchen staff was great and they made a amazing London Fog."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Amazing and shuttle everyone was so helpful."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
"Free shuttle. Excellent location"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Whole place smelt… weird… and the front desk ladies had no idea what they were doing and just kept whispering to each other and arguing about everything. The windows were gross and there was mystery liquids on two of them in my hall. Overall it was not the best experience especially because the beds ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Where to stay in Central 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.

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.













