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A historic building with the name "McMenamins Elks Temple" on the facade.

A breakfast setting with a variety of dishes including eggs, toast, and a drink.

A hallway with a warm orange wall, black trim, and a large potted plant. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A white building with the name "McMenamins" on the facade, featuring a grand staircase and ornate windows.

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma, 1.5 km from Washington State History Museum

Jessica

HK$905

HK$1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, escalators, and a patterned carpet.

A modern cafe with a central display case, wooden accents, and a unique ceiling design.

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.

2. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.4 km from Washington State History Museum

Ocean

HK$1,229

HK$1,408 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a kitchenette.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a visible entrance with a covered area.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee maker, a microwave, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from Washington State History Museum

Michael

HK$931

HK$1,069 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar with a visible fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

A modern bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a bar stocked with various bottles.

4. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.7 km from Washington State History Museum

Vincent

HK$748

HK$862 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

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

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a patterned wall, and large windows.

5. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 1 km from Washington State History Museum

Falina

HK$860

HK$988 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a pool table, bar area, and seating arrangements.

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

New Tacoma, 1.9 km from Washington State History Museum

Syed Haroon

HK$733

HK$845 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

A backyard with a wooden fence, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit.

A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

A living room with a beige sofa, a dining table with chairs, a staircase, and two potted plants.

7. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 3.1 km from Washington State History Museum

Stephanie Michelle

HK$339

HK$381 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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.

8. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 3.6 km from Washington State History Museum

Jayla

HK$613

HK$965 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

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.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from Washington State History Museum

Wambui

HK$1,013

HK$1,158 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a reception area.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by walls with large windows.

10. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.1 km from Washington State History Museum

Gina

HK$712

HK$821 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple tables and chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

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.

A clean, modern interior with a vending machine, a refrigerated display, and a wall-mounted sign indicating a market area.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.6 km from Washington State History Museum

Alder olivet

HK$839

HK$944 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a mountain and water.

A modern suite shop with neatly organized shelves of snacks, beverages, and toiletries.

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14 km from Washington State History Museum

David

HK$1,036

HK$1,185 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 treats section with shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and packaged goods.

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

13.2 km from Washington State History Museum

Laura

HK$926

HK$1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

A hotel lobby with a wall of framed portraits, a reception desk, and a door to the right.

A hotel reception area with framed artwork on the wall and a reception desk.

14. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.7 km from Washington State History Museum

jason

HK$753

HK$847 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

15. The Maritime Inn

14.6 km from Washington State History Museum

Micah

HK$1,726

HK$2,045 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and two pendant lights.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red and grey facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with blue chairs, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

16. Candlewood Suites Sumner by IHG

14.2 km from Washington State History Museum

Marty

HK$1,027

HK$1,172 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

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.

17. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

12.8 km from Washington State History Museum

ERIN

HK$1,325

HK$1,491 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of a house and trees.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets.

A residential building with multiple units, a driveway, and landscaped gardens.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

18. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

14 km from Washington State History Museum

Matthew

HK$1,326

HK$1,505 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, flag, and parking lot.

A modern bar area with a large window, bar stools, and a seating area with two chairs.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, a decorative chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the parking area.

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

13.9 km from Washington State History Museum

Saba

HK$869

HK$978 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A bar area with multiple seating options, a coffee machine, and a variety of beverages and snacks displayed on shelves.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue walls and windows.

An outdoor patio area with a dining table, chairs, and a large umbrella.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

13 km from Washington State History Museum

Raphael

HK$980

HK$1,103 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Washington State History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
McMenamins Elk Temple	9.4 Exceptional 402 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,088 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 419 reviews	View
Hotel Murano	8.6 Excellent 3,178 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma	8.0 Very good 479 reviews	View

Top Washington State History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful , rooms were clean, parking is great , nice bar in the lobby , 4th floor restaurant has good food but alittle slow , great hotel if you have a dog . Will stay here every Tacoma trip."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

8/10 Good

"Ada shower head was loose kept sliding down. When you went to adjust it the bar would slip out of the lower holder"

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel, kind staff"

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room , nice staff"

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."

Lovely Private Studio Freshly Renovated Downtown 7

8/10 Good

"There is no A/C in this unit. Only a box fan that needs to be replaced. I had to put it In The open window at night to cool off the unit because it was hot. Other than that, it was excellent."

New Remodeled Private 1BR Downtown - 4

8/10 Good

"Clean apartment. Plenty of space. Easy to access. Bed was amazing and comfortable. "

Other attractions near Washington State History Museum

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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A modern building with reflective glass windows and a plaza with colorful glass spheres.

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 vintage car on display in a museum with a high arched ceiling and wooden beams.

LeMay Car Museum

8.4/10 (171 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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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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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 galleries in this family-friendly area.

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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Walk around the campus at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio during your stay in Tacoma. 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 in 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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Freighthouse Square

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Freighthouse Square during your visit to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Washington State History Museum?

Washington State History Museum 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, take a look at the 92 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Washington State History Museum?

Adjacent to Washington State History Museum, Marriott Tacoma Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. Other good choices close by include Hotel Murano and Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown.

How many hotels are there near Washington State History Museum?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Washington State History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Washington State History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Washington State History Museum.

What can I see and do near Washington State History Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass, LeMay Car Museum or Tacoma Art Museum. Pantages Theater, Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Freighthouse Square 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 Washington State History Museum?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Washington State History Museum is a breeze. You can access metro transport at Convention Center Station, Commerce Street Station and Theater District Station. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Union Station. You can learn about water transport options at the port.

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Our top choices for Washington State History Museum hotels

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

2. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

3. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

4. Hotel Murano

5. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

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

7. Tacoma Homestays

8. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

10. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

14. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

15. The Maritime Inn

16. Candlewood Suites Sumner by IHG

17. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

18. Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

20. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Federal Way

Compare popular hotels close to Washington State History Museum

Top Washington State History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Lovely converted Victorian home unit 1

Lovely Private Studio Freshly Renovated Downtown 7

New Remodeled Private 1BR Downtown - 4

Other attractions near Washington State History Museum

Museum of Glass

Tacoma Art Museum

LeMay Car Museum

Tacoma Union Station Rotunda

Bridge of Glass

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

Freighthouse Square

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