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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.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

TAYLOR

￥18,344

￥21,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

2. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Keisha Howe

￥27,137

￥31,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

3. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Tanner

￥20,698

￥23,750 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 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 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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kirstin

￥21,354

￥24,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hotel entrance with a glass atrium and a visible hotel name sign.

5. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Darrell

￥18,106

￥20,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

6. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

John

￥15,982

￥18,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

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

New Tacoma, 2.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kristina

￥16,116

￥18,545 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 kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

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.

8. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 2.7 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

￥7,584

￥8,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

9. Waterfront Inn

15.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Christine

￥28,282

￥31,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

Mary

￥19,304

￥22,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Wambui

￥17,996

￥20,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Quay

￥15,642

￥17,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Arianna

￥18,657

￥21,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a stationary bike.

14. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Volha

￥21,188

￥24,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

15. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Travis

￥16,116

￥18,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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.

16. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Elizabeth

￥17,936

￥20,612 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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and pendant lighting.

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.

17. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 3.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

susan

￥12,178

￥19,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

18. The Maritime Inn

14.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Michael

￥27,811

￥33,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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.

19. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

14.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Christopher

￥18,170

￥20,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and blue-tiled backsplash.

20. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Manal

￥26,702

￥30,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 440 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,177 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 987 reviews	View
Hotel Murano	8.6 Excellent 3,263 reviews	View

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great house, lots of fun features, beautifully decorated! Great location, parking was helpful. Appreciated all the chargers in the bedrooms!"

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and updated and the breakfast buffet had a good variety of foods. The downside was that upon arrival I was told the elevator was out of order and was offered a free cancellation. It was too late to find another hotel so I stayed. Also the advertised restaurant was closed which was disappointing because as a single female traveler I wasn't sure where it was safe to go to dinner."

McMenamins Elk Temple

10/10 Excellent

"Great unique and interesting place to stay and the room was in very good condition with a lot of personality. There's several bars on the property and it's kind of an entertainment hub, including a live music venue but I didn't have any issues in my room with noise. The tiki bar ("Old Hangout") on the lower level was the best bar that I visited. The bar and hotel staff were all very helpful. Only thing a little amiss was the floors weren't very clean in two of the bars but that wasn't a big deal and the hotel area was very clean."

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

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

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!"

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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1. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

2. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

3. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4. Courtyard by 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. Waterfront Inn

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

14. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

15. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

16. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

17. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

18. The Maritime Inn

19. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

20. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

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

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

McMenamins Elk Temple

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

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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