South End Travel Guide

Tacoma

An aerial view of a city with a river, industrial area, and a bridge.
A rocky shoreline with wooden pilings, a telescope, and a mountain in the background.

Stay near popular South End attractions

Upper Dog Park

After visiting Upper Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tacoma.
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Things to do

2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

฿1,919
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

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

฿5,510
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

฿4,592
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

฿5,740
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

฿4,854
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Highlights Day Tour from Seattle

฿7,216
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Highlights Day Tour from Seattle
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Top hotels in South End

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8045 S HOSMER ST Tacoma WA
The price is ฿2,988 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,988
฿3,444 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
8203 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿3,750 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,750
฿4,310 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
8402 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿3,455 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,455
฿3,974 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South

2 out of 5
1811 S 76th St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿2,147 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,147
฿2,488 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8601 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿3,620 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,620
฿4,161 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy check-in. Staff was very courteous and helpful!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,751 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,751
฿4,286 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
Coast Gateway Hotel
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Where to stay in South End

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

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.

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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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Photo by Veronika Patrashko
Open Photo by Veronika Patrashko

Ruston

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

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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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New Tacoma

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Foss Waterway Seaport and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

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