Find Cheap Hostels in Tacoma

By staying at a hostel you can reduce your spending on accommodations and use more of your trip funds for exploring during your stay. You can check out the festivals and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many shapes and sizes, but they have three main things in common, including low prices, a social atmosphere, and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Tacoma accommodations, which get good reviews from our travelers: Hotel Murano - You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel. Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. The INN at Gig Harbor - You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle - Located within a 5-minute walk of Tacoma Mall. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Union Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Tacoma are November, December, January, and March, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.

In general, Tacoma is known for its festivals, live music, and casinos. Top attractions include Tacoma Dome and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Get out into nature with places like Dash Point State Park, Point Defiance Park, and Titlow Park. Cultural attractions include Pantages Theater, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Tacoma on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located 14.6 mi (23.5 km) away. An alternative is Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), which is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Take advantage of metro transit at Commerce Street Station, Theater District Station, and Convention Center Station. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Union Station, Tacoma Dome Station, or Tacoma Station.