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 Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass 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 full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Marriott Tacoma Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn 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 Washington State History Museum feature a variety of exhibits to peruse while you're in Downtown Tacoma. Pantages Theater and Court House Square are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Tacoma include Tacoma Union Station Rotunda, Children's Museum of Tacoma and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. When you're sightseeing in Tacoma, Bridge of Glass and Foss Waterway Seaport 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.

Top 10 Downtown Tacoma Hotels of 2026

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

1. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

TAYLOR

RM565 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Kirstin

RM670 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

3. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma

Shane

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

4. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma

Amber

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

5. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma

Teresa

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

6. Extended Stay Comfort Fast Wi-fi Downtown!

Downtown Tacoma

RM1,819 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

RM1,899 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

8. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 3 km from Downtown Tacoma

Gregory

RM962 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

New Tacoma, 2.5 km from Downtown Tacoma

Kristina

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

Andrea

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

Marceli Souza

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rectangular indoor pool with a 4'12" depth marker, surrounded by stone tiles and large windows.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

South End, 8 km from Downtown Tacoma

Ye

RM553 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13.2 km from Downtown Tacoma

Gail

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

14. The INN at Gig Harbor

12.5 km from Downtown Tacoma

Cheryl

RM620 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious restaurant with a long counter and multiple seating areas.

15. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

South End, 7.9 km from Downtown Tacoma

Ronald

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a refrigerator with beverages, and a coffee station.

16. Best Western Lakewood

10.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Sierra

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

17. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

6.7 km from Downtown Tacoma

Staci

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

18. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Volha

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

12.6 km from Downtown Tacoma

Christian

RM390 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

Jill

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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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 418 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 450 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 991 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hotel Murano	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 3,302 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Tacoma

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

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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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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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Ruston

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

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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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