Budget Hostels from

By going with a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your trip. 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 different forms, but they have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Tacoma accommodations, which have good reviews from our travellers: 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 WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this motel. The INN at Gig Harbor - You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking at this hotel. FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont - Close to public transport, 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. Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking at this hotel.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 5°C. The rainiest months in Tacoma are November, December, January and March, with each month seeing an average of 177 mm of rainfall.

In general, Tacoma is known for its festivals, live music and casinos. Major attractions include Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Get out into nature with places such as Dash Point State Park, Point Defiance Park and Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation 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. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at Commerce Street Station, Theater District Station and Convention Center Station. To see more of the surrounding area, take a train from Union Station, Tacoma Dome Station or Tacoma Station.