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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.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Enjoy the rides and games at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and find out why this is a popular theme park in Tampa. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of South Florida
Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Tampa Riverwalk
With a visit to Tampa Riverwalk, a popular shopping spot in Tampa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the great live music or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.
Top hotels in University Square
Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
Very clean and the staff is very nice. The area around the property was safe. Very close to Busch Gardens but not walking distance. Only complaint is the breakfast. Food was very bland and limited options. Otherwise everything was great
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
When you’re in a nice vacation hotel. You never know when you arrive? Because you have to go by the flight you can get. We were told There was rooms available. But for 60.00. When you have rooms available. Get your guest their Rooms!!! I say
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
The place was nice but it was a motel. The name of the hotel is definitely misleading. Its a typical motel layout w the office as soon as you come in and then 2 levels of motel rooms. The pool was really small so don't plan on going in. If you have more than 2 people this probably isn't the best ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Staff were extremely helpful and the room was nice!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Very clean room. Friendly and professional staff
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
All good
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Square
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is known for its beautiful gardens, and you can see some sights area like Temple Terrace Tennis Center and Bowlero Tampa Bay.
Old Seminole Heights
Old Seminole Heights might not have many top sights, but ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Carrollwood
While there might not be top attractions in Carrollwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Westfield Citrus Park.
Tampa Heights
While Tampa Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.
New Tampa
New Tampa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lettuce Lake Park or Cypress Creek Trailhead.
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.
University Square Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in University Square by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Tampa neighborhoods
- Search University Square Hotel Brands
- Port of Tampa
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Raymond James Stadium
- Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
- University of South Florida
- Tampa Convention Center
- Tampa Riverwalk
- Benchmark International Arena
- MacDill Air Force Base
- University of Tampa
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
- Tampa General Hospital
- Yuengling Center
- Adventure Island
- MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
- Westshore Plaza Mall
- Channelside Bay Plaza
- BayCare Ballpark
- Ruth Eckerd Hall
- Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex
- Dinosaur World
