Downtown Tampa

Tampa

Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa

Find much that’s new and exciting here, with investment and energy revitalizing the waterfront into somewhere to see, be seen and experience.

Downtown Tampa has not always been a tourist destination, with stunning nature and beaches such close alternatives, but revitalization in the last 10 years has changed the area. Spend a week shuffling between museums, theaters and outdoor spaces that have turned Downtown into an exciting place. Stroll along the Riverwalk to investigate Tampa’s Downtown attractions.

Appreciate culture and air conditioning in Tampa’s thriving museum scene. Explore historical and contemporary art at the Tampa Museum of Art or look at focused exhibits at the Florida Museum of the Photographic Arts. Learn about the history of the area, one of the oldest European-settled cities in North America, at the Tampa Bay History Center. See a real decommissioned Navy ship at the American Victory, which fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Let the kids loose to have fun in the Glazer Children’s Museum.

Visit some of Florida’s underwater residents at the Florida Aquarium. See an opera or a Broadway show at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. End a weekend with a sports game or a huge rock show at the Amalie Arena.

Downtown Tampa is extremely accessible from the greater region and within Tampa itself. Drive to Downtown Tampa in 15 minutes from Tampa International Airport, with connections around the world. Tampa is also home to Tampa Union Station, a historic train station in the heart of Downtown Tampa, with regional connections to other Florida cities. A bus and streetcar system operates in the Downtown area, perfect for a hot day when walking seems too strenuous. Water taxis also provide connections on the waterfront and to other parts of the city.

Leaving the excitement on land may be difficult, but head to the Port of Tampa one evening, get on a boat and watch the sun set while Downtown Tampa’s skyline glitters in the dusk.


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Top hotels in Downtown Tampa

Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown

3 out of 5
102 E Cass St, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,366 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P7,366
P8,361 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I loved the view from the 46th floor"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

3 out of 5
111 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,276 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P7,276
P8,372 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,368 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

3 out of 5
325 N FLORIDA AVENUE, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,861 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P7,861
P9,015 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,927 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Close to arena. Close to Starbucks. Big room. Clean and well lit. Everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown
Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

3 out of 5
1155 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,366 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P7,366
P8,469 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,749 reviews)
"Beautiful!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

4 out of 5
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL
The price is P6,933 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P6,933
P9,619 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
6.8/10 (1,584 reviews)
"The hotel lobby was very welcoming, clean and very spacious with lots of little nooks to sit and relax or read. Dining room was open and inviting. The staff was friendly and super helpful (shout out to Carlissa for her help). Area was convenient and in walking distance to lots eateries, convention, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
513 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,218 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P7,218
P10,243 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,349 reviews)
"Good location in downtown with direct access to trolley to get around. Staff is friendly. Walkable to the convention center, part of the river walk and a lot of places downtown."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tampa

Florida Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Channel District

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

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Harbour Island

While Harbour Island might 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.

Harbour Island
Ybor City featuring signage and heritage elements

Historic Ybor

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

Historic Ybor
Ybor City

Ybor City

Ybor City 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 Ritz Ybor or The Orpheum.

Ybor City
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Tampa Heights

While Tampa Heights isn't home to many top sights, Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tampa Heights
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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

Downtown Tampa