West End Travel Guide

Tacoma

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Stay near popular West End attractions

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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

8.6/10 (736 reviews)
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
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Things to do

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

฿4,724
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

฿7,423
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
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle

Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)

฿4,307
per adult
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
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Top hotels in West End

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is ฿3,955 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿3,955
฿4,544 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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
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 ฿3,227 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,227
฿3,698 total
9 Nov - 10 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! (6,699 reviews)
"The hotel staff, the location the amenities in our room were all excellent. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re in the U of W area."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 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 ฿3,850 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,850
฿4,399 total
16 Nov - 17 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! (7,832 reviews)
"Older rooms not well maintained, however the staff was very friendly and close to The airport."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

2.5 out of 5
2900 S 192nd St SeaTac WA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,135 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,135
฿2,469 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (3,251 reviews)
"Great place in the middle of town"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
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 ฿2,837 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿2,837
฿3,259 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is ฿2,006 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,006
฿2,325 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,930 reviews)
"Thought it would be a good place, but it was dirty, loud and unmaintained. The elevator would jump and then stop. Should have stayed elsewhere and won’t be back."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
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Where to stay in West End

Find the best West 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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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 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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