What is Central Tacoma like?

Travelers to Tacoma's Central Tacoma neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for Central Tacoma travel tips? Be sure to check out Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Central Tacoma?

Based on our traveler data, Tacoma Homestays is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Tacoma. This aparthotel offers free WiFi and laundry facilities.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Central Tacoma area?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodations in Central Tacoma to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Tacoma area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Tacoma, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Central Tacoma.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Tacoma?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Central Tacoma, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Central Tacoma?

Cheney Stadium, Tacoma Nature Center, and Feast Arts Center are just a few attractions to check out in Central Tacoma. Puget Sound Tennis Center and Wright Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Tacoma.

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and a geometric wall design.

1. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma

susan

₩151,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a door with a coat rack and a plant on the wall.

2. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

₩73,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

3. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 3 km from Central Tacoma

Ian

₩162,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

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

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 3 km from Central Tacoma

Kameryn

₩185,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 3.1 km from Central Tacoma

Molly

₩208,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

6. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 3 km from Central Tacoma

Alysha

₩174,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

7. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 5.5 km from Central Tacoma

Mike

₩265,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

8. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7 km from Central Tacoma

Christine

₩177,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

New Tacoma, 5 km from Central Tacoma

Mikea

₩160,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 7 km from Central Tacoma

Marceli Souza

₩171,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A hotel entrance with a glass door, stone pillars, and potted plants.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

South End, 7.4 km from Central Tacoma

Charlie

₩177,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

11.8 km from Central Tacoma

Gail

₩177,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

13. Best Western Lakewood

8.8 km from Central Tacoma

tina

₩144,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious indoor seating area with tables and benches, large windows with a grid pattern, and a view of a parking lot.

14. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

South End, 7.3 km from Central Tacoma

Ronald

₩143,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

15. Coast Gateway Hotel

25.5 km from Central Tacoma

Joe

₩168,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a seating area, and a large window.

16. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

9.4 km from Central Tacoma

Staci

₩193,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

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

25 km from Central Tacoma

Mayra

₩148,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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

18. The INN at Gig Harbor

10.7 km from Central Tacoma

Bettina

₩175,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a variety of liquor bottles, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the bar.

19. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

26.4 km from Central Tacoma

ALAN

₩176,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and a large screen at the front.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

15.9 km from Central Tacoma

Samruai

₩157,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Tacoma Homestays	2.0 star property	3.4 13 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 462 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
McMenamins Elk Temple	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 426 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central Tacoma

Find the best Central Tacoma areas and neighborhoods 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

In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.

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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.

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

Ruston

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

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A snow-capped mountain with a full moon in the sky and a cityscape in the foreground.

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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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 the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

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Top Central Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the rain"

Coast Gateway Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place! I typically need to stay here to make a trip to visit my Father workable, given the Washington Ferries these days- and was so delighted to find it! Everything about it is easy, comfortable and safe. It's a quick walk to seatac, which is sweet way to start my trip home. The staff has always been kind and efficient, the rooms immaculate and super comfortable."

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1. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

2. Tacoma Homestays

3. Hotel Murano

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

5. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

6. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

7. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

8. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13. Best Western Lakewood

14. Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

15. Coast Gateway Hotel

16. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

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

18. The INN at Gig Harbor

19. Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

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