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 Riverwalk 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 The Orpheum while in the area.

Ybor City
Natural spring leading to Hillsborough river.  Now has Water Works park built around it.  Looks beautiful

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.

Tampa Heights
Hyde Park

Hyde Park

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

Hyde Park
Fall colors in Tampa heavily #filtered

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
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Temple Terrace

4/5(4 area reviews)

Temple Terrace is known for its beautiful gardens, and you can see some sights area like Temple Terrace Tennis Center and Bowlero Tampa Bay.

Temple Terrace
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South

3 out of 5
1200 N Westshore Blvd Tampa FL
Fully refundable
The price is 1.965.894 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.965.894 ₫
2.231.290 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 (3,791 reviews)
Very good and fridge.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

3 out of 5
3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL
The price is 2.907.978 ₫ per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
2.907.978 ₫
3.300.437 ₫ total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,638 reviews)
The room was immaculately clean and spectacularly updated. The staff was the tremendous. Best of all, it was an astonishing value. We will be back.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel South Tampa & Suites
Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5303 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa FL
The price is 5.319.477 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
5.319.477 ₫
6.037.605 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,509 reviews)
Amazing place to stay,I recommend this place 100%

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,868 reviews)
Nice for a small stay. The room was old and dated. It was mostly clean. The area itself is perfect for transit purposes. The bartender was very funny and the pool was nice (and heated).

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
Lovely Cabin. We definitely will be returning.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Happy Travelers RV Resort
The Adaline

The Adaline

5 out of 5
1012 S Dakota Ave Tampa FL
Stay at this luxury apartment in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tampa Riverwalk and Port of Tampa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Nice clean apartment hotel in great location. Just what we were looking for.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Adaline
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
21
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
29
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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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