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

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.

A cozy bar area with wooden beams, a counter, and seating.

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Teresa

￥18,249

￥20,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kehinde

￥18,773

￥21,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

3. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Keisha Howe

￥27,121

￥31,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 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.

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Tanner

￥20,722

￥23,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

￥22,636

￥25,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

6. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Darrell

￥18,095

￥20,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

John

￥15,973

￥18,383 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 lobby with a pool table, bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel pantry with refrigerated and non-refrigerated food items, including beverages and snacks.

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

New Tacoma, 2.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kristina

￥17,076

￥19,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

9. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 2.7 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

￥7,580

￥8,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

10. Waterfront Inn

15.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Christine

￥28,266

￥31,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

James

￥17,986

￥20,590 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 hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a mountain and water.

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.

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Mary

￥21,017

￥24,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Quay

￥16,581

￥18,654 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 square hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by beige tiles and a tiled wall with a blue and brown pattern.

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

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

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Arianna

￥18,646

￥21,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

15. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Volha

￥22,597

￥25,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

16. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 3.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

susan

￥12,192

￥19,252 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 pool area with a bench, a window with blinds, and tiled walls.

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

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

17. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Travis

￥16,581

￥18,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

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

18. The Maritime Inn

14.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Michael

￥27,843

￥33,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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 conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen, and a fireplace.

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

19. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Elizabeth

￥17,926

￥20,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

14.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Christopher

￥18,160

￥20,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
McMenamins Elk Temple	9.4 Exceptional 413 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 440 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,173 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 987 reviews	View

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Room and property was super clean. Very walkable area."

McMenamins Elk Temple

10/10 Excellent

"Truly a unique hotel that deserves a much longer stay. Unfortunately, I only had an overnight so my review is rather limited. First, the interior. The fireplace, dim lighting added to the uniqueness. The drawings and paintings found throughout the building added to the atmosphere. On the outside, walking to the nearby clubs and restaurants, was relaxing. As we already had dinner, this was more of a nature walk than anything else. the staff were nice and professional. The room that we had was small. It was clean, the bed was very comfortable as were the pillows. Comfort, for me, is more important than the size of the room. It had a small round table and two chairs which complemented the room nicely. The night went by very quietly and I slept very, very well. Overall, the only dings that I can provide are the following: the hotel does not have parking. However, there are metered parking, paid parking lots nearby that are within walking distance. Secondly, we did not have a coffee maker in our room. The hotel did provide complementary coffee between 7 am and 11 am. Since we had to leave early, this is something that we had to miss ☹️. But please, do try to spend the night here, but to get the experience, the uniqueness of this hotel, preferably spend more than one night."

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location during our stay for a concert. During this visit, we utilized room service, which offered an array of meals we enjoyed a few nights. We would come back again."

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."

Lovely Private Studio Freshly Renovated Downtown 7

8/10 Good

"There is no A/C in this unit. Only a box fan that needs to be replaced. I had to put it In The open window at night to cool off the unit because it was hot. Other than that, it was excellent."

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.

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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. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

15. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

16. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

17. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

18. The Maritime Inn

19. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

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Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

McMenamins Elk Temple

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

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

Lovely Private Studio Freshly Renovated Downtown 7

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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