Ybor City

Tampa

Ybor City
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Ybor City
Ybor City showing signage as well as a family
Ybor City featuring heritage elements

Learn about the diverse history of Tampa’s enthralling Latin Quarter and find out why it’s known as the Cigar City.

Ybor City is a fascinating district full of historic sights, with an intriguing past entwined with immigration from Spain, Italy and Cuba. Its cosmopolitan nature and cigar industry have made this a bustling neighborhood, earning it the status of Tampa’s Latin Quarter. Explore the museums and galleries for a glimpse into the region’s eclectic past and present.

Make your way along the enchanting streets of the district, which is designated a National Historic Landmark District. Browse the various shops and restaurants along the 7th Avenue commercial street. Come to 7th Avenue at night to catch live music at The Orpheum.

Embark on a walking tour of the neighborhood for a comprehensive overview of its main sights. Visit the Cigar Museum and Visitor Center to learn about the district’s entrepreneurial beginnings. The last cigar factory still in use is the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, which has a small museum and a cigar shop. Take a guided tour of the building and gaze up at its iconic clock tower.

The guides will inform you about Don Vicente de Ybor, after whom the city is named. Hear how he helped to develop the neighborhood and its cigar factories. Dotted around the district are old social clubs that were built to preserve the cultural identities of the Spanish, Italian and Cuban immigrants in the late 19th century. Visit the Circulo Cubano de Tampa, which still operates for special events today.

See the range of historic buildings decorating the streets of Ybor City. Enjoy some Cuban toast and coffee from the array of traditional cafés and bakeries here.

Ybor City is in the northeastern part of Tampa in the western part of central Florida. Ride the TECO Line Streetcar System to the district and get around via the trolley. See nearby sights, including Myrtle Hill Cemetery, the Channel District and Palmetto Beach.


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Top hotels in Ybor City

Hotel Haya

Hotel Haya

4 out of 5
1412 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,594 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing time"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Hotel Haya
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1301 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
The price is P5,851 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P5,851
P6,783 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel to stay at! Convenient, clean and great staff"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown
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 P7,205 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P7,205
P8,178 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,010 reviews)
"Nice Hotel. stayed in a room by the pool. very nice, large living room. comfortable and clean. breakfast was great. dinner menu was not appealing."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa

4 out of 5
4860 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,908 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P7,908
P8,975 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,664 reviews)
"I love it"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
The Westin Tampa Waterside

The Westin Tampa Waterside

4 out of 5
725 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,355 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P7,355
P10,268 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Kate at the front desk was very helpful. Our daughter was staying in one of your rooms for a conference. Coincidentally this is the hotel we booked one extra night in so the kids could fly out on Monday. Cate allowed our daughter to stay in the room, she was already in and our two older boys who ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

The Westin Tampa Waterside
The Westin Tampa Bay

The Westin Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa, FL
The price is P7,689 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P7,689
P8,727 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Great view , employees super nice and attentive. Everyone friendly and a beach right outside ya room with jet ski , boats"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

The Westin Tampa Bay
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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.

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Channel District

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

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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.

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Downtown Tampa

Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for is 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 neighborhood.

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East Tampa

While East Tampa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Orpheum and Ritz Ybor.

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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.

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