East Tampa Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Port of Tampa

Port of Tampa

4/5(19 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Port of Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Raymond James Stadium

Raymond James Stadium

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Raymond James Stadium
University of South Florida

University of South Florida

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of South Florida, a top university in Tampa. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

University of South Florida
Tampa Convention Center

Tampa Convention Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Riverwalk

Tampa Riverwalk

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.

Tampa Riverwalk

Things to do

Sharks in 500,000 gallon Coral Reef habitat

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission

£25
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Florida Tours

Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

£30
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Tampa Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures

£19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tampa Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Tampa Bar Crawl

Tampa Bar Crawl on a 2023 Street Legal Golf Cart

£27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tampa Bar Crawl on a 2023 Street Legal Golf Cart
Go Tiki Tours Tampa "#1 Floating Tiki Boat" Bathroom on Board

Go Tiki Tours Tampa "#1 Floating Tiki Boat" Bathroom on Board

£43
per adult
Go Tiki Tours Tampa "#1 Floating Tiki Boat" Bathroom on Board
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

£77
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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Top hotels in East Tampa

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

4 out of 5
2225 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £80 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£80
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great and comfortable stay
"Only stayed a short while but every thing was good and on point in the evening we stayed there.friendly staff and clean rooms. Would be 5 stars but wasn’t able to experience the hotel in daylight hours…"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL
Fully refundable
The price is £168 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£168
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
"M"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
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 £106 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£106
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,079 reviews)
"Assume place nice and quiet very good stuff"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Westin Tampa Bay

The Westin Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa, FL
The price is £135 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£135
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Westin Tampa Bay
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

4 out of 5
333 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL
The price is £68 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£68
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Wonderful Stay
"This hotel was awesome ! The Staff was amazing ! Mr Fitz did a superb job helping me with my luggage; Mr Fitz is a truly amazing individual and professional. Alexander the Front Desk Manager went above & beyond to be pleasant, professional and extremely qualified; Alexander was great ! Special thanks ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
GALAXY HOTEL

GALAXY HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
101 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
The price is £97 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£97
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tampa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around East Tampa

Ybor City

Ybor City

5/5(1 area review)

Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum while in the area.

Ybor City
Ybor City showing heritage elements and signage

Historic Ybor

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

Historic Ybor
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Tampa Heights

While Tampa Heights may 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.

Tampa Heights
Florida Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

Channel District

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

Channel District
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Old Seminole Heights

Old Seminole Heights might not have many top sights, but ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Old Seminole Heights
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Downtown Tampa

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its 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 neighbourhood.

Downtown Tampa

East Tampa Travel Guide

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