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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, escalators, and a modern chandelier.

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.

1. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Keisha Howe

￥27,111

￥31,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

￥18,611

￥21,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kirstin

￥22,614

￥25,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A spacious lounge area with a large gray sofa, ottomans, and a round coffee table. A bar area with stools is visible in the background.

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

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

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

wesley

￥20,678

￥23,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar with a visible fireplace.

5. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Carrie

￥18,729

￥21,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a patterned wall, and large windows.

6. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

John

￥15,967

￥18,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

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

New Tacoma, 2.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kristina

￥17,442

￥20,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

8. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 2.7 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

￥7,577

￥8,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, red and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

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.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

James

￥17,979

￥20,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Korina

￥19,850

￥22,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

11. The Maritime Inn

14.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Micah

￥27,516

￥33,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Ron

￥18,660

￥21,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel dining area with green sofas, wooden tables, and chairs, a large chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Volha

￥22,588

￥25,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

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

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

14. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Elizabeth

￥17,919

￥20,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

An outdoor patio area with a dining table, chairs, and a large umbrella.

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.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

13.1 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Colin

￥19,770

￥22,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of a house and trees.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets.

A residential building with multiple units, a driveway, and landscaped gardens.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and multiple windows.

16. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

13.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Jennifer

￥26,699

￥30,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

14.1 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Margaret

￥16,656

￥18,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

17.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Steve

￥17,067

￥19,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A breakfast room with a digital clock, coffee maker, toaster, and a sign indicating cream cheese, butter, and yogurt are available.

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

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

19. Marina Inn

19.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Jessica

￥11,128

￥12,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A home gym with dumbbells, exercise balls, and kettlebells.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a fireplace.

20. The INN at Gig Harbor

12.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Joseph

￥19,461

￥22,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,163 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 436 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 987 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Murano	8.6 Excellent 3,247 reviews	View

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"There was a mix up with our room and the staff was very incredible about fixing it! Very clean and very nice!"

Hotel Murano

8/10 Good

"Was ther for business, clean rooms, good breakfast in the diner."

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing! Property nice and updated!"

McMenamins Elk Temple

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very fun. Rooms were clean and cute"

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Night staff at front desk was really helpful and nice. Nice and clean hotel with very friendly staff."

1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center Pet friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home, very spacious and big backyard for dogs. Nice and comfy to relax in after spending the day meeting up with family!"

Craftsman Gem near Convention Center, Tacoma Dome & Transit to Seattle World Cup

10/10 Excellent

"The hosts’ TLC for this property is quickly evident from the lovely decor and vintage accessories. Though we didn’t have the opportunity to use the yard, the outdoor grill and picnic table are nice amenities. Similarly, the home is well-stocked with anything a traveler might need."

Lovely converted Victorian home unit 1

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place, clean and comfortable. TV and internet connectivity were great and easy to use."

The Downtown Hobbit Hole

8/10 Good

"The location was great! The property was very clean and communication with the host was great also."

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. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

2. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

3. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

5. Hotel Murano

6. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

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

8. Tacoma Homestays

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

11. The Maritime Inn

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

14. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

15. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

16. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

19. Marina Inn

20. The INN at Gig Harbor

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

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

McMenamins Elk Temple

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center Pet friendly

Craftsman Gem near Convention Center, Tacoma Dome & Transit to Seattle World Cup

Lovely converted Victorian home unit 1

The Downtown Hobbit Hole

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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