South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma

A snow-capped mountain, a calm lake, and a residential area with houses.
A snow-capped mountain with a full moon in the sky and a cityscape in the foreground.
A baseball stadium with a large crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at the plate.
A buffet with various food items and a large floral centerpiece.
A grand entrance with a large arched doorway, steps leading up to it, and a pair of double doors with intricate designs.

Stay near popular South Tacoma attractions

A large geodesic dome structure with an American flag, set against a backdrop of a snow-capped mountain and a forested area.

Tacoma Dome

8.2/10 (2,157 reviews)
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
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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

฿1,936
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

฿5,609
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Seattle Wine And Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

฿4,674
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Seattle Wine And Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

฿4,941
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

฿7,345
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Highlights Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

฿6,277
per adult
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Top hotels in South Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St Tacoma WA
The price is ฿3,392 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,392
฿3,903 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is ฿3,842 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,842
฿4,415 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
Hotel Murano
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is ฿3,677 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,677
฿4,203 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

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

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street SeaTac WA
The price is ฿3,095 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿3,095
฿3,549 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,637 reviews)
"Convenient location, nice rooms and excellent breakfast!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is ฿3,822 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿3,822
฿4,367 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,815 reviews)
"As always a seamless comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St SeaTac WA
The price is ฿2,822 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿2,822
฿3,241 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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Where to stay in South Tacoma

Find the best South Tacoma areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A tall, illuminated building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a modern structure with stairs and a covered area.

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.

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.

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

A modern architectural structure with a glass facade and a metallic overhang.

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.

A coastal city with a prominent snow-capped mountain in the background.
Photo by Rick Christenson
Open Photo by Rick Christenson

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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