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

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, round tables, and a unique light fixture.

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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.

1. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 3.2 km from University of Puget Sound

Christopher

￥20,722

￥23,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and pendant lighting.

2. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 1.7 km from University of Puget Sound

susan

￥11,401

￥18,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 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.

3. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 1.2 km from University of Puget Sound

Curtis

￥7,588

￥8,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

19.1 km from University of Puget Sound

Tracie

￥15,966

￥17,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

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

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

16.9 km from University of Puget Sound

Arianna

￥18,666

￥21,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

6. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 8.8 km from University of Puget Sound

Uris

￥17,945

￥20,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, a round rug, and a wall-mounted clock.

A vending machine stocked with beverages and snacks, a shelf with packaged goods, and a counter with additional snacks.

A hotel with a sign reading 'La Quinta' and the number '225' on the building.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

19.5 km from University of Puget Sound

Steve

￥15,589

￥17,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, flag, and parking lot.

A modern bar area with a large window, bar stools, and a seating area with two chairs.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, a decorative chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the parking area.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

16.8 km from University of Puget Sound

Brooke

￥16,662

￥18,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Marina Inn with a blue and white exterior, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a wooden floor, a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a cart, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a microwave in the kitchenette.

A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and blue walls, featuring doors on both sides and a sign indicating a breakfast room and fire monitor system.

9. Marina Inn

19.3 km from University of Puget Sound

Christine

￥12,220

￥13,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

A pool area with a bench, a window with blinds, and tiled walls.

10. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

19.8 km from University of Puget Sound

Travis

￥15,334

￥17,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with multiple seating options, a coffee machine, and a variety of beverages and snacks displayed on shelves.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern lobby with a digital display, a reception desk, and a seating area.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

14.8 km from University of Puget Sound

Colin

￥19,776

￥22,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

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

12. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 3.7 km from University of Puget Sound

TAYLOR

￥19,064

￥21,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a mountain and water.

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

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

17.6 km from University of Puget Sound

Mary

￥19,053

￥21,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern breakfast area with a counter, a refrigerator, and a wall with a 'Good Morning' sign.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A kitchenette area with a refrigerator, pantry shelves stocked with snacks, and a beverage cooler.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

17.7 km from University of Puget Sound

Curtis

￥17,549

￥20,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A hotel with a neon sign indicating 'Hampton Inn & Suites' and a clear entrance.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, sink, and a small countertop.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large windows.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

South End, 8.9 km from University of Puget Sound

Akele

￥18,005

￥20,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

16. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

16.7 km from University of Puget Sound

Volha

￥21,199

￥24,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with orange and gray chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, wooden chairs, and a colorful rug.

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

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

14.3 km from University of Puget Sound

Christian

￥14,673

￥16,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a counter, framed landscape painting, and a wooden chair.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with ceiling lights and a projector screen.

18. Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn

18.9 km from University of Puget Sound

Eliana

￥15,990

￥17,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, a television, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a beige carpet, and a window with curtains.

19. Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle

20 km from University of Puget Sound

debbie

￥14,995

￥16,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with blue chairs, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

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

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

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

17.6 km from University of Puget Sound

Christopher

￥18,182

￥20,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Puget Sound

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Murano	8.8 Excellent 3,283 reviews	View
Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-	9.4 Exceptional 167 reviews	View
Tacoma Homestays	3.8 11 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top University of Puget Sound Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very artistic and has basically a museum in it either all the artists and their respective pieces of art. Great view of mt rainier as well which we didn’t expect. Highly recommend this property."

Just off 6th Ave! Beautifully Renovated Home! Close to UPS.

10/10 Excellent

"Geat location and very walkable to 6th Ave. The VRBO is well stocked - you can tell the owners put thought and love into every aspect of this property. We would happily return"

Spacious Proctor Tudor - Sleeps 16 - Dog Friendly - Walkable

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved everything about this property, and our stay!! The character of this house was so much fun and the location was perfect. Three baby deer strolled by, the church bells were ringing and everything was just perfect! I would highly recommend this lovely place!"

6th Ave district studio Quiet + Prkng

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Big bathroom. Nice and cozy."

Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)

10/10 Excellent

"Such a lovely place with lovely hosts! We will be back!"

The Pine House: Unit B (near 6th Ave, UPS, UW, and Point Ruston)

10/10 Excellent

"Parking was abundant Getting into the correct unit was simpleBeing a single traveler Checking all rooms, closets, door access was easy and the welcome book provided was helpful.I needed to secure the door that went down to the basement; a lock from unit B would be helpful.Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils and a few complimentary coffee K cups; much appreciated. Having the table in the kitchen is a great place to remote work from and the WiFi signal was strong.Bathroom is large and tub has the no skid bottom which is helpful. A few more face and hand towels would be appreciated.Outdoor stairs, all rooms and hallways are well lit.Bed are comfortable too!"

Cozy Craftsman Home by 6th Ave. Entire home in Tacoma, Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Worked out great for our group and the hot tub was an added bonus!"

Cozy family home minutes from The University of Puget Sound!

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely home, spacious, with everything we needed for a group of 7 yo stay. The neighborhood is amazing and close to restaurants, shopping and coffee shops. It’s east to get to everything Tacoma has to offer. We had a wonderful time!"

Pet Friendly Home with Hot Tub & Fenced Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Property was perfect. I highly recommend staying there. Great guest, great location!"

Other attractions near University of Puget Sound

A cup of coffee with a heart-shaped latte art on top, placed on a book.

6th Ave

8.2/10 (66 reviews)

6th Ave is just one of the places to see in Tacoma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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A traditional pavilion with a curved roof silhouette against a sunset sky.

Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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A park with a ground covered in red and yellow autumn leaves, surrounded by trees with yellow and orange foliage.

Wright Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wright Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Puget Sound Tennis Center

Catch an event at Puget Sound Tennis Center during your trip to Tacoma.

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Job Carr Cabin Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Job Carr Cabin Museum in Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Feast Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Feast Arts Center during your stay in Tacoma.

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W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Take the family on an outing to W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Karpeles Manuscript Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karpeles Manuscript Museum during your travels in Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound is located in a welcoming area of Tacoma known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 87 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to University of Puget Sound?

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. It's located 2 mi (3.2 km) from University of Puget Sound. Other good options within a few miles include Stunning Victorian Home 6th Ave unbeatable area and Tacoma Homestays.

How many hotels are there near University of Puget Sound?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Puget Sound.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near University of Puget Sound.

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What can I see and do near University of Puget Sound?

Study the collections at Museum of Glass, LeMay Car Museum, or Foss Waterway Seaport. Sights like Pantages Theater, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around Point Defiance Park, Wright Park, and Titlow Park.

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Our top choices for University of Puget Sound hotels

1. Hotel Murano

2. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

3. Tacoma Homestays

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

6. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

9. Marina Inn

10. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

11. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

12. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

16. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

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

18. Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn

19. Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

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Top University of Puget Sound Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

Just off 6th Ave! Beautifully Renovated Home! Close to UPS.

Spacious Proctor Tudor - Sleeps 16 - Dog Friendly - Walkable

6th Ave district studio Quiet + Prkng

Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)

The Pine House: Unit B (near 6th Ave, UPS, UW, and Point Ruston)

Cozy Craftsman Home by 6th Ave. Entire home in Tacoma, Washington

Cozy family home minutes from The University of Puget Sound!

Pet Friendly Home with Hot Tub & Fenced Yard

Other attractions near University of Puget Sound

6th Ave

Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park

Wright Park

Puget Sound Tennis Center

Job Carr Cabin Museum

Feast Arts Center

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Karpeles Manuscript Museum

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