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Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
3.0 star property
University Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1434)
"Great staff and wonderful place to stay. "
United States
Dennis
The price is P6,826
P7,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens

ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens

ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens
3.0 star property
University Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (58)
"The property was great place"
United States
Melesi
The price is P1,059
P5,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens
Exterior
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Tampa

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Tampa

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Tampa
2.5 star property
University Square
5.6 out of 10, (810)
"We’ve stayed here a couple times. It feels safe and staff is so great. "
United States
Steven
The price is P5,235
P5,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Tampa
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Riverview

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Riverview

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Riverview
2.5 star property
30.2 km from University Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (720)
"Comfortable bed"
United States
Marisa
The price is P9,945
P11,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Riverview
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon by IHG
2.5 star property
15.4 km from University Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Yes, it was a great stay."
United States
Douglas
The price is P7,882
P8,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon by IHG
Balcony
Days Inn by Wyndham Clearwater/Gulf to Bay

Days Inn by Wyndham Clearwater/Gulf to Bay

Days Inn by Wyndham Clearwater/Gulf to Bay
2.0 star property
29.2 km from University Square
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1154)
"Great Hotel for the value. Clean, very friendly staff, great ,location. We booked 2 rooms and both were great. "
United States
NESTOR
The price is P4,105
P4,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Clearwater/Gulf to Bay
Free daily buffet breakfast
Clarion Inn & Suites Central Clearwater Beach

Clarion Inn & Suites Central Clearwater Beach

Clarion Inn & Suites Central Clearwater Beach
2.5 star property
30.5 km from University Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1371)
"Very nice place would recommend to everyone"
United States
Wallace
The price is P5,029
P5,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Clarion Inn & Suites Central Clearwater Beach
Lobby
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon
3.0 star property
17.6 km from University Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Clean room, nice staff, nice restaurant and bar"
United States
Lisa
The price is P8,172
P9,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg
2.5 star property
30.1 km from University Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1017)
"Clean, nice staff, great breakfast!"
United States
Kortney
The price is P6,700
P7,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg
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Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg-Ulmerton Road, FL

Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg-Ulmerton Road, FL

Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg-Ulmerton Road, FL
2.5 star property
30.3 km from University Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Breakfast is great, nice options. Always good. Staff is great and friendly. Rooms are nice."
United States
William
The price is P7,669
P8,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg-Ulmerton Road, FL
Exterior
Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity

Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity

Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity
2.5 star property
24.3 km from University Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (963)
"Breakfast great, Staff great"
United States
gail
The price is P7,357
P8,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park
3.0 star property
15.6 km from University Square
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1684)
"Great clean quite hotel in a good location"
United States
Stephen
The price is P7,041
P7,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park
Outdoor pool
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central
3.0 star property
30.4 km from University Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1711)
"Room was excellent but the outdoor courtyard and pool was spectacular "
United States
Virginia
The price is P5,951
P6,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central
Exterior
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway
2.5 star property
19.4 km from University Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (675)
"Very clean excellent hotel"
United States
JANETSY
The price is P8,412
P9,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clearwater/Us 19 N by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clearwater/Us 19 N by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clearwater/Us 19 N by IHG
2.5 star property
30.6 km from University Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Staff us very friendly, rooms were nice and breakfast was fantastic."
United States
Rebecca
The price is P6,473
P7,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clearwater/Us 19 N by IHG
Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
2.5 star property
28.7 km from University Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Friendly staff and breakfast ladies were on top of their game! This is my go to hotel when visiting family in Clearwater!"
United States
David
The price is P7,588
P8,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
2 outdoor pools
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
4.0 star property
14.6 km from University Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1143)
"Clean room and amenities were nice!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P8,779
P12,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Exterior
Holiday Inn St Petersburg N - Clearwater by IHG

Holiday Inn St Petersburg N - Clearwater by IHG

Holiday Inn St Petersburg N - Clearwater by IHG
3.0 star property
29.6 km from University Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (988)
"Clean, comfortable room and courteous staff "
United States
Judy
The price is P6,061
P6,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn St Petersburg N - Clearwater by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport
2.5 star property
30.1 km from University Square
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1075)
"Nice place to stay in a center between Tampa and Saint Pete"
United States
Eric
The price is P5,508
P6,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport
Breakfast and dinner served
Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon

Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon

Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon
3.0 star property
15.8 km from University Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (306)
"Clean Rooms, friendly staff and very nice location. "
United States
Angel
The price is P7,359
P8,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon
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Downtown Tampa

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Ybor City

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Hyde Park

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Town 'n' Country

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Top University Square Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Tampa-International Airport/Westshore

Hampton Inn Tampa-International Airport/Westshore

10/10 Excellent
"Annandi was amazing and very friendly on check in "
Ana Flávia 1-night trip
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Hampton Inn Tampa-International Airport/Westshore

Frequently asked questions

What is University Square like?
Travelers to the University Square neighborhood in Tampa will be sure to enjoy their stay.
Where is the best place to stay in University Square?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt Place Busch Gardens is the highest ranked property in University Square. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from University of South Florida, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Tampa.
How many hotels should I expect to find in University Square?
With 19 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in University Square to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Tampa area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in University Square.
What is there to do around this Tampa neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around University Square include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, University Mall, and Skyride. When you're sightseeing in Tampa, University of South Florida Botanical Gardens and Adventure Island are also worth a stop.