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

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

Jack

￥18,919

￥21,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Alysha

￥17,507

￥20,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

3. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Gregory

￥32,331

￥36,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

4. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Amber

￥20,079

￥23,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

5. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Shane

￥18,668

￥21,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Molly

￥22,448

￥25,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

Michael

￥15,867

￥18,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

Kristina

￥16,079

￥18,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A living room with a beige sofa, a dining table with chairs, a staircase, and two potted plants.

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

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.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a shelf with a plant.

9. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 2.7 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Curtis

￥7,530

￥8,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a stone wall and greenery outside.

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

Nicole

￥28,080

￥31,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story hotel building with a prominent 'Homewood Suites by Hilton' sign, a parking lot, and a landscaped area in front.

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

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Mary

￥18,529

￥21,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Gail

￥17,867

￥20,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a coffee station, and a sign indicating a vegetarian omelet option.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted clock, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Tracie

￥17,883

￥20,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 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 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.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Arianna

￥15,822

￥18,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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

￥21,036

￥24,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A hotel lobby with a wall of framed portraits, a reception desk, and a door to the right.

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

Two self-service beverage vending machines in a hallway with snack options on shelves to the left.

16. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Travis

￥15,216

￥17,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 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.

17. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 3.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

susan

￥10,949

￥17,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned rug.

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 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, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

18. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area by IHG

14.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Christopher

￥17,413

￥19,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

Andrea

￥17,808

￥20,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a coffee station.

20. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Manal

￥24,942

￥28,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare top hotels near University of Washington Tacoma

McMenamins Elk Temple Downtown Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma View	Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma View	Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma Eastside, 2.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma View	Hotel Murano Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma View	Marriott Tacoma Downtown Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma View
9.4 Exceptional 421 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 455 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 2,218 reviews	8.8 Excellent 3,275 reviews	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews
￥18,919 ￥21,727 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	￥17,507 ￥20,123 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	￥32,331 ￥36,962 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27	￥20,079 ￥23,044 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	￥18,668 ￥21,442 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

McMenamins Elk Temple

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful building close to a lot of antique shops and the Pantages Theatre. The staff were all super sweet and helpful and the room and facilities were clean and beautiful!"

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"The improvements being made to the property are excellent. We appreciated the underground parking. The staff was helpful."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We found this to be the perfect girls’ getaway. The location was great, the house was beautiful and cozy. Our host Cathy was very communicative. All the extra details and touches she provided were the icing on an already wonderful trip!"

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!"

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.

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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. Hotel Murano

5. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

6. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

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

9. Tacoma Homestays

10. Waterfront Inn

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

15. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

16. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

18. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area by IHG

19. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

20. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

Compare top hotels near University of Washington Tacoma

McMenamins Elk Temple

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Hotel Murano

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

McMenamins Elk Temple

Hotel Murano

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

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

1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center Pet friendly

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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