South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8045 S HOSMER ST Tacoma WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$267 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$267
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,216 reviews)
"Great hotel. Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful and friendly. Good breakfast. And easy parking."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
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 NZ$266 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$266
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The location is by the side of freeway, so it’s a little bit noisy. Other than that, it’s good."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

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 NZ$155 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$155
26 July - 27 July
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Same staff is great the maids housekeeping were great that always let me change out my linens even if I didn’t have them in hand Pet friendly love love love it and wish the pool was open but it’s currently closed still and there ice machine is broken as well"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

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 NZ$236 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$236
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The area we stayed smelled like the pool. The hotel was good, clean, staff at check in were short. The biggest issue was the “loud” firework sounds outside all night. Made sleeping difficult. The area around the hotel was a little rough n down."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
8203 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$276 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$276
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was great but the other guest were loud and it became so annoying. It was so bad I had to call the front desk, which is something I rarely do. In the evening several people on my floor were yelling well after the quiet hour. Additionally, the guests above me started running and stomping ..."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
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 NZ$246 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$246
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (2,386 reviews)
"Okay rooms"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in South End

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

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.

North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum 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 Museum of Glass 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.



South End Travel Guide

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