Downtown Tampa Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tampa Riverwalk
After visiting Tampa Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tampa. Experience the great live music or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.

Tampa Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Benchmark International Arena
Catch an event at Benchmark International Arena during your trip to Tampa. Attend a hockey game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Florida Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Florida Aquarium during your visit to Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Channelside Bay Plaza
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Channelside Bay Plaza during your stay in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Tampa

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
They have convenient shuttle service that takes you to nearby locations and picks you up within a 2mi radius of the hotel
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
Rooms are great pool is very nice and breakfast exceeds expectations
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Tampa Marriott Water Street
Bars and restaurants are great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa
this is hands down the best place i’ve stayed in. so clean and came with everything we needed
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
The hotel is in very old and smells like mold. So very uncomfortable in the hotel.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
The hotel is designed around an atrium with every room having a window facing the atrium. I am not a fan of that design. If I had known about it, I wouldn't have picked it. The window facing the atrium had louvers, but some were difficult to close completely and they did allow some light from the ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tampa

Channel District
While visiting Channel District, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Tampa and Florida Aquarium.

Harbour Island
When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Bay History Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum are top sights worth seeing.

Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum while in the area.

Tampa Heights
While visiting Tampa Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Armature Works and Tampa Waterworks Park.

Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Hyde Park Village or David Falk Theater.
