Where to Stay in Tampa

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Tampa Travel

Tampa doesn’t draw the throngs of tourists that Orlando and Miami do, but this quiet city halfway down Florida’s west coast is a traveler’s delight. Absorb Cuban culture, relax on gorgeous beaches or enjoy the vibrant nightlife. Use this Tampa Travel Web Guide to discover Tampa Bay’s attractions and activities, find a hotel and a flight via the Web’s best search engines, and learn how to get around when you arrive.

Things to Do in Tampa

Considering the quality and variety of museums, cultural enclaves, ethnic eateries and scenic ... read more »

Tampa Transportation

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Where to Stay in Tampa

To find a condo on the beach, a quirky inn or a plush hotel, use the sites in this section to find out where to stay in Tampa. Accommodations for any time of year are plentiful on the Web.

Insights for Where to Stay in Tampa

  • Beach lovers should look for accommodations in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, two of the best Florida shorefronts. Both cities are located on a peninsula just across the bay from the city of Tampa.
  • To avoid crowds, try looking for a place to stay further down the coast at Indian Rocks Beach, about half an hour from Tampa, or Madeira Beach, located between Clearwater and St. Petersburg. 

Top Sites for Where to Stay in Tampa

For Tampa hotels …
TripAdvisor supplies hotel listings in Tampa with photos, user reviews and ratings. You’ll be directed to booking sites (for example, Expedia) to reserve your room. Find Tampa accommodation options divided into hotels, bed and breakfasts, and specialty lodging.
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Stadium Hotel Network has hotel listings just for sports fans. Find hotels near team stadiums, including NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB teams. Browse listings for hotels near Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and book directly through the site. Also, view an interactive map of hotels in the Tampa area, and find practical information including game schedules, directions to the stadium and ticket prices.
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For Tampa rental properties …
Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty is part of Century 21 real estate and has many vacation rentals available in Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and Madeira Beach.
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Craigslist has many listings for vacation rental properties, and home and apartment sublets in Tampa. Browse the offerings or post your own housing wanted ad.
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For unique accommodations in Tampa …
Gram’s Place is a hostel named after singer Gram Parsons. Each of the eight rooms is themed in a different style of music, and real instruments line the walls. There are private rooms and dorms available to reserve online.
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Dickens House Bed and Breakfast is a restored 1910 home in the historic district of St. Petersburg. The inn has modern amenities but retains classic features like pine staircases and coffered ceilings. Check for availability and book online. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has a more detailed article on the inn.
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