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

A white building with the name "McMenamins" on the facade, featuring a grand staircase and ornate windows.

A breakfast setting with a variety of dishes including eggs, toast, and a drink.

A hallway with a warm orange wall, black trim, and a large potted plant. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Aaron

₩156,219

₩179,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a visible entrance with a covered area.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee maker, a microwave, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a lamp.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Linda

₩163,193

₩187,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A modern casino hotel lobby with a curved seating area, large windows, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign indicating the direction to the casino parking.

A modern cafe with a central display case, wooden accents, and a unique ceiling design.

3. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Jesusa

₩232,562

₩266,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting floors.

A rooftop pool with a glass enclosure, outdoor seating, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with a bar, sofas, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

wesley

₩188,216

₩215,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a selection of bottles, and a menu board.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a large ottoman. There are multiple seating areas and a reception desk in the background.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kirstin

₩183,002

₩209,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

A modern spa interior with a dark tiled wall, a reception desk, and a visible spa area with a chair and a mirror.

A modern bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a bar stocked with various bottles.

6. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Carrie

₩159,970

₩183,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

Three self-service beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Falina

₩136,964

₩157,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel lobby with a pool table, bar area, and seating arrangements.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and a central column.

A hotel reception area with a long counter, various coffee machines, and decorative vases.

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

New Tacoma, 2.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Silviu

₩149,638

₩172,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a staircase, and a potted plant.

A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

A backyard with a wooden fence, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit.

9. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 2.7 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

₩64,995

₩73,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier with seating, and a backdrop of houses and trees.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a lake and dock.

A living room with two armchairs, a television, and a fireplace with a visible fire.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Waterfront Inn

15.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Christine

₩247,903

₩275,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by walls with large windows.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a reception area.

11. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Elizabeth

₩153,714

₩176,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Wambui

₩169,773

₩194,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple tables and chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, labeled sections for hot food, cereal, and fruit, and a digital menu display.

A clean, modern interior with a vending machine, a refrigerated display, and a wall-mounted sign indicating a market area.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot and several cars.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Quay

₩150,302

₩169,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern patio area with a glass table, blue chairs, a white vase with flowers, and a view of a green garden through a glass door.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a dining area with blue chairs and a central island, and a large window with a beach view.

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

14. Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden

West End, 7.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Savanna

₩200,727

₩388,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, string lights, and seating arrangements.

A modern suite shop with neatly organized shelves of snacks, beverages, and toiletries.

A modern dining area with round tables and grey upholstered chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a 'SUITE SHOP' sign, and various amenities like snacks and beverages.

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Julia

₩178,764

₩204,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A treats section with shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and packaged goods.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view.

A square hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by beige tiles and a tiled wall with a blue and brown pattern.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Ron

₩159,889

₩183,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a stationary bike.

A patio with outdoor seating and a view of a garden.

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Volha

₩183,002

₩209,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

An outdoor patio area with a large umbrella, wooden deck, string lights, and a Christmas tree.

A two-story house with a front porch and a garden with purple flowers.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a brown armchair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

18. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 3.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

susan

₩110,783

₩172,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area with chairs, a staircase, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel room with a wooden bedside table, a lamp, a patterned headboard, and a large bed with a white comforter.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and framed artwork on the walls.

A clean, modern kitchenette with a water dispenser, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a coffee machine.

19. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Travis

₩148,948

₩167,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and two pendant lights.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red and grey facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A laundry room with multiple washing machines, a countertop, and abstract wall art.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner by IHG

14.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Christopher

₩161,134

₩183,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Property	Property class	Guest rating
McMenamins Elk Temple	9.4 Exceptional 406 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 431 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,143 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 986 reviews	View

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly staff, quiet and clean hotel conveniently located :)"

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty nice hotel. Friendly, accommodating staff, clean and comfortable room with nice view."

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"It was agreat place to stay. Friendly staff the room was very nice."

McMenamins Elk Temple

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent people at the front desk. My only complaint is the type of music and the volume (very loud) at breakfast. I don’t want to have to compete with opera music when talking."

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was huge, clean, and they got us in early for our check in. View was beautiful, staff was extremely helpful and definitely felt like they liked their jobs. Ive stayed here a few times and each time had an extremely positive experience. Will absolutely stay here again and would recommend."

Tacoma Homestays

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent experience would highly recommend to friends and family"

Other attractions near University of Washington Tacoma

An art gallery with red walls and wooden floors.

Tacoma Art Museum

9.2/10 (49 reviews)

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

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A modern architectural structure with a curved, metallic surface and a pointed top, surrounded by a plaza with bollards and buildings in the background.

Museum of Glass

9.2/10 (2,167 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

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Tacoma Union Station Rotunda

2.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Tacoma when you take a trip to Tacoma Union Station Rotunda. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

8.2/10 (208 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Washington State History Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Washington State History Museum during your travels in Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

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Bridge of Glass

You can learn about the history of Tacoma with a trip to Bridge of Glass. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area.

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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Walk around the campus at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio as part of your travels around Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Court House Square

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Court House Square is just one of the places to see in Tacoma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Washington Tacoma?

University of Washington Tacoma is located in a welcoming area of Tacoma known for its lively festivals and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 102 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Washington Tacoma?

Adjacent to University of Washington Tacoma, Hotel Murano is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Marriott Tacoma Downtown and Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma.

How many hotels are there near University of Washington Tacoma?

Expedia has 102 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Washington Tacoma.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Washington Tacoma, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near University of Washington Tacoma.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Washington Tacoma?

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What can I see and do near University of Washington Tacoma?

Study the collections at Museum of Glass, LeMay Car Museum, or Tacoma Art Museum. Pantages Theater, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Wright Park, Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park, and Tacoma Nature Center.

How can I get to University of Washington Tacoma?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near University of Washington Tacoma is easy. You can access metro transit at Convention Center Station, Commerce Street Station, and Theater District Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Union Station is the closest stop to Downtown Tacoma. You can learn about your options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for University of Washington Tacoma hotels

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

2. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

3. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

5. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

6. Hotel Murano

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

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

9. Tacoma Homestays

10. Waterfront Inn

11. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

14. Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

18. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

19. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

Hotel Murano

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

McMenamins Elk Temple

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Tacoma Homestays

Other attractions near University of Washington Tacoma

Tacoma Art Museum

Museum of Glass

Tacoma Union Station Rotunda

Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

Washington State History Museum

Bridge of Glass

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Court House Square

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