West End
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.
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.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clan, convenient, friendly staff, close to some good restaurants and the airport. Excellent free shuttle service, breakfast, and all day coffee, tea and cookies.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff was super nice as was the shuttle drivers. East access to SeaTac. Quiet. Rooms were clean.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Hotel Murano
The entry carpet was bubbled and needed to be stretched or replaced, lower elevator didn’t work, but the lobby was clean and staff was nice. Our room was a mess. Towels had black sticky stuff on them, room was very dusty, stains on the carpet and the room was very warm regardless of turning the air ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Staff rude and disrespectful and other guests are being allowed to smoke in rooms despite no smoking policy, staff slam doors every morning and make banging noises from room below despire no work being done. Other guest's seem to be alliqed to lets tgere animals poop in rooms since hallways every ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Our flight was delayed so we needed a place to stay at the last minute. The shuttle was available right away. Beautiful large open foyer, excellent service, comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Ruston
Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
