Tampa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tampa Bay showing a river or creek, skyline and night scenes
Tampa Bay showing a river or creek, skyline and night scenes
Tampa showing a sunset and a river or creek
Downtown Dunedin which includes a sunset and general coastal views as well as a couple
Clearwater Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and views

Where to stay in Tampa

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Downtown Tampa

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Tampa or Tampa Theater while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Tampa
Ybor City

Ybor City

5/5(1 area review)

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

Ybor City
Row of hotels line Clearwater beach near Tampa with white sand colorful sunrise sky

Town 'n' Country

If you're spending some time in Town 'n' Country, Tampa Bay and Rocky Point Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Town 'n' Country
Hyde 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.

Hyde Park
Downtown city panoramic skyline view of Tampa Florida USA looking over the Hillsborough Bay and the Riverwalk

Tampa Heights

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

Tampa Heights
Summer landscape Cypress Point Park and Tampa Bay in Florida. It is close to TPA airport and is an Oceanfront park with a boardwalk, hiking trails, dunes, picnic shelters and a canoe dock.

Westshore

Travellers to Westshore praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Westshore Plaza Mall and Cigar City Brewery.

Westshore
The Westin Tampa Bay

The Westin Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy Tampa FL
The price is 5.072.190 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
5.072.190 ₫
5.756.994 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,141 reviews)
Very clean and updated

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Westin Tampa Bay
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South

3 out of 5
1200 N Westshore Blvd Tampa FL
The price is 1.661.197 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
1.661.197 ₫
1.885.459 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (4,059 reviews)
Cleaning

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port

Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port

2.5 out of 5
1020 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL
The price is 2.756.415 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
2.756.415 ₫
3.128.530 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,462 reviews)
The room i got had very bad smell - like it was a smokers room. The room was dirty and highly neglected. I complained and the front counter said nothing he can do because all rooms were sold. The sink drain did not work. Not that i needed but they do not provide airport transportation like it said ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sailport Waterfront Suites

Sailport Waterfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2506 N Rocky Point Dr Tampa FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,931 reviews)
Nice property.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Sailport Waterfront Suites
Happy Travelers RV Resort

Happy Travelers RV Resort

3 out of 5
9401 E Fowler Ave Thonotosassa FL
Stay at this cabin in Thonotosassa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Busch Gardens ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (419 reviews)
The cabin was spotless and wonderful. Everything we wanted and needed.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Happy Travelers RV Resort
Landing Tampa Westshore

Landing Tampa Westshore

4.5 out of 5
4950 W Prescott St Tampa FL
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
Shower curtain in dire need of being washed or replaced. It was pink at the bottom showing it hasn't been washed for quite a while. Nasty! Parking is horrific!!!! It is virtually impossible to find a place to park.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Landing Tampa Westshore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Tampa

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
29
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A really lovely city. Clean with a laid back atmosphere. Definitely revisitable.

5/5 - Excellent

IainC

Tampa is wonderful

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Didn’t see any of Tampa - flew into airport, stayed one night at hotel then drove to Naples

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Enjoyed six days in and around Tampa.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Busch gardens is a must visit. Fantastic fun.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We visited Clearwater which was lovely and Busch Gardens, which was good. Sadly, the weather cut our visit short, but that's to be expected in Florida during August!

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