Title: South End Travel Guide: Best of South End, Tacoma Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South End](https://expedia.co.uk/South-End-Tacoma-Hotels.0-n553248635976473212-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Tacoma](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Tacoma.d6046853.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-End.d553248635976473212.Car-Hire-Guide)[South End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-End.d553248635976473212.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South End Travel Guide ## Tacoma ![Tacoma, Washington Aerial Overview City Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473212/288b1cd5-b4df-480b-b316-51921c2a14af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tacoma, pier waterfront. Ruston Way.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473212/6d48368d-420c-431a-a908-f9ccabcfaf83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South End Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Tacoma travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma.dx6046853) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Aerial View of Downtown Tacoma Washington and The Port Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083831/d5fb2ceb-242f-4071-9584-f3097f1c137f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tacoma Dome Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-Dome-Tacoma.d6083831.Attraction) ![Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083821/08b3384c-57fe-4032-94cb-29a1f5642abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Defiance-Zoo-And-Aquarium-West-End.d6083821.Attraction) ![aerial carnival ride with swings](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093375/ab88faa6-c671-49ce-8d8b-ad8eaa41e95e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Washington State Fair Events Center Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puyallup-Fairgrounds-Tacoma.d6093375.Attraction) ![Tacoma Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10430/d39e05f9-6fc9-458d-b553-186daf25e606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tacoma Mall You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-Mall-South-Tacoma.d6140902.Attraction) ![Port of Tacoma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10430/f0a71ab0-6f81-4661-9a60-fc5f20a4e1a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Tacoma Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Tacoma-New-Tacoma.d6161672.Attraction) ![Point Defiance Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083815/1e3478da-43aa-44a6-898c-0a0ac96aebbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Point Defiance Park One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Defiance-Park-West-End.d6083815.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/273343/eab13446-252f-4190-a842-865e4d1ff2c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour £105 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/woodinville-wine-snoqualmie-falls-tour.a273343.activity-details) ![Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48478216/86eecf77-cc10-40e0-9ee7-f46857093c94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go £111 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-mount-rainier-national-park-1-day-tour-from-seattle-2-can-go.a48478216.activity-details) ![Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48478236/b2e99283-2405-4edd-be55-70d176ab75cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions £126 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-seattle-full-day-tour-w-all-major-attractions.a48478236.activity-details) [See all activities in Tacoma](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tacoma.d6046853.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South End ![Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/803200/803170/8412f9a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG 8402 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA £84 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) NA Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=803170&PinnedHotelID=803170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473212) ![Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68860000/68852600/68852585/a3f29edf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel 8045 S HOSMER ST Tacoma WA £91 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews) Breakfast was good Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=68852585&PinnedHotelID=68852585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473212) ![Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1037800/1037772/ca97f873_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South 1811 S 76th St Tacoma WA £67 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) the staff gave off a weird vibe and sketchy people hanging out front. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=1037772&PinnedHotelID=1037772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473212) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1760000/1753900/1753818/9a16366b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma 8203 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA £92 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=1753818&PinnedHotelID=1753818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473212) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1833/3180aa09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport 18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £91 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.8/10 Good! (2,959 reviews) The room booked through Expedia by the time we got to the hotel didn’t exist. They had oversold everything we didn’t get the room we had been promised and paid for. We were told that there’s no refund possible. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1833&PinnedHotelID=1833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473212) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/460000/459910/7a0a54b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA 3100 South 192nd Street SeaTac WA £93 20 Apr - 21 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6,571 reviews) Good hotel Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=459910&PinnedHotelID=459910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473212) [See all 1,731 properties in South End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976473212) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check South End hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473212&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473212&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473212&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473212&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473212&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473212&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around South End ![Mount Rainier as seen from south Puget Sound with Gig Harbor's Magnolia Heights waterfront houses in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470539/09ed2d7b-bb19-423d-9a79-48fbf0ffec64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Tacoma While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-South-Tacoma.dx553248635976470539) ![Eastside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10430/2923821f-7ea6-49e6-b574-230beaf892ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eastside While there might not be top attractions in Eastside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-Eastside.dx553248635976478403) ![The Tacoma narrows Bridge Washington state.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975850059/7f319b02-3868-4ebf-8cef-3ffa55228752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parkland If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parkland.dx553248635975850059) ![Community on a hilltop in Tacoma Washington.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474684/5992dcb0-3291-444f-b69d-b22b905fd756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hilltop If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-Hilltop.dx553248635976474684) ![Central Tacoma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10430/51e9aa01-d7d6-4537-aa56-d24f2d2a6f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Tacoma If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-Central-Tacoma.dx553248635976474040) ![Downtown Tacoma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10430/af2f3bff-fec8-4a16-b215-638efc411f7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Tacoma Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-Downtown-Tacoma.dx6161625) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # South End Travel Guide