Hotels in Tukwila, WA

Situated just south of Seattle lies the culturally-rich city of Tukwila. Named after the Duwamish word for hazelnuts, which has been growing in the area for centuries. But that’s not all this town has to offer—as a charming suburban city in King County, Washington, Tukwila is home to a diverse local community. Rich with deep Native American roots, there are many interesting museums to discover and incredible natural areas to explore in all directions. Plan a trip to this quaint town and stay at top Tukwila hotels and you’ll get to explore the many exciting attractions and must-see spots.

If aviation is of interest to you, or if you simply enjoy a good trip back in time, make your way out to the King County International Airport to tour the fascinating aviation museum. Here, you’ll get to explore a large museum complex that displays the aviation and space exploration history of the country. As the largest private air and space museum worldwide, the complex houses several hangars that showcase 175 intact aircraft and spacecraft across various eras plus artifacts and photographs to check out.

Next to the Duwamish River lies a 10-acre Duwamish Hill Preserve, a public open space preserve where Native American heritage and local wildlife are celebrated and enriched. The Cultural Garden contains restored habitats with native plants, which were essential to the indigenous groups who once lived in the area. It also serves as one of the gathering places for the outdoor classes held on the preserve.

Spend a sunny afternoon outdoors at the beautiful Tukwila Park to enjoy a day from the oldest park in the city, with origins dating back to 1934. Leave your hotel in Tukwila for the day and spend a lovely couple of hours at this 6.5-acre green space filled with old trees (including firs and rhododendrons), a great picnic area with tables and grills, plus well-kept public restrooms to use. Stroll the grounds or hike along the trails and drink in the expansive nature found here.

Take advantage of the 19 beautiful miles stretching from Seattle to Kent while on the scenic Green River Trail, a paved road that follows the path of the Duwamish and Green River. It’s the perfect trail to enjoy an afternoon bike ride or jog while drinking in the incredible views of the lush Puget Sound Region, and a portion of the trail even passes through the city—a good excuse to stop into a downtown cafe for some snacks and a quick coffee before continuing on. The Green River Trail still remains one of the longest continuous trails in the state, and its scenic beauty will not disappoint!

Enjoy your Washington tour of Tukwila, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Everett, Seattle, and Bellevue.