2,324
trips planned today
trips planned today
out of 5
Trustscore rating
Where to stay in Tampa for first-time tourists
Find hotels based on your sightseeing plan
Our recommendations are based on neigborhoods, attractions, restaurants and proximity to public transit
How it works
-
Tell us your trip preferences
-
Get personalized sightseeing plan
-
See hotels with best proximity
Best neighborhoods for first-time tourists in Tampa
One of the country's favorite vacation destinations, Tampa offers lodging options ranging from lavish resorts to inexpensive motels, and almost everything in between. The city's downtown boasts numerous affordable full-service hotels where you can take advantage of in-room dining, free Wi-Fi, and secure parking, all within walking distance of popular beaches. For an indulgent experience, consider staying at one of the hotels located along the sprawling wildlife preserve on the upper shores of Tampa Bay.
Westshore
Budget
: 2 hotels from $75
Mid-range
: 17 hotels from $75
Luxury
: 1 hotels from $139
Downtown Tampa
Mid-range
: 8 hotels
Luxury
: 9 hotels
Tampa Bay Harbor
Budget
: 4 hotels from $76
Mid-range
: 5 hotels from $80
Luxury
: 3 hotels from $132
Based on your sightseeing preferences
Hotels with best location in Tampa
Location score is based on the places you will visit combined with the best areas to stay
Luxury
Proximity 9.9
Hotel Haya
Ybor City
Guest rating
Proximity 9.1
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa
Orient Park
Guest rating
Proximity 7.6
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Downtown Tampa
Guest rating
Proximity 7.6
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Downtown Tampa
Guest rating
Mid-range
Proximity 9.7
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Ybor City Downtown
Ybor City
Guest rating
Proximity 9.2
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District
Ybor City
Guest rating
Proximity 7.5
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
Downtown Tampa
Guest rating
Proximity 7.5
Aloft - Tampa Downtown
Downtown Tampa
Guest rating
Budget
Proximity 6.8
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-USF-Busch Gardens, an IHG Hotel
Temple Terrace
Guest rating
Proximity 6.7
Tampa Inn Near Busch Gardens
Temple Terrace
Guest rating
Proximity 6.4
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa/Raymond James Stadium
Guest rating
Proximity 6.2
Rodeway Inn Tampa near Busch Gardens-USF
Temple Terrace
Guest rating
Apartments
Proximity 9.3
FRONTDESK 1910 E 7th Ave Apts Historic Ybor Tampa
Ybor City
Guest rating
Proximity 9.1
Gambino Getaway Shotgun style apt in the heart of Ybor City
Ybor City
Proximity 9.1
Franks Farmhouse Shotgun style apt in Ybor City
Ybor City
Proximity 7.4
Bc 320 Channelside Luxury Apartment
We will help you find hotels based on your plan
Recently planned trips to Tampa
10 days in Spring Hill, Tampa & St. Petersburg
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Spring Hill
Tampa
St. Petersburg
17 days in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Walt Disney World Resort
Central Florida Railroad Museum
Universal Orlando Resort
4 days in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Walt Disney World Resort
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Horse Power for Kids & Animal Sanctuary
6 days in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Universal Orlando Resort
Walt Disney World Resort
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
5 days in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Room Escape Games
Tampa Riverwalk
MacDill Park
17 days in Tampa & New Orleans
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
Tampa
New Orleans
1 day in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Room Escape Games
Big Cat Rescue
Baranoff Park
1 day in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Room Escape Games
Tampa Firefighters Museum
The Florida Aquarium
10 days in Tampa
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Tampa
5 days in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The Florida Aquarium
Nicahabana Cigars
6 days in Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
1 day in Tampa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
The Dali Museum
Scuba & Snorkeling
George M. Steinbrenner Field