The Best Hotels Closest to University of Tampa in Tampa - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a busy intersection with light trails.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clock tower.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by plants and overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

1. Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Arays

₹14,377

₹16,470 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A building with the sign "PALIHOUSE" at the entrance, featuring a checkered floor and potted plants.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, two wall-mounted lamps, a framed artwork above the desk, and a potted plant on the right.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

A spiral staircase with wooden railings and a checkered floor pattern.

2. Palihouse Hyde Park Village

Historic Hyde Park North, 1.3 km from University of Tampa

Ansley

₹22,679

₹25,740 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A rooftop swimming pool with a city skyline in the background, palm trees, and a 'No Diving' sign.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a "WELCOME TO CIGAR CITY" sign, a reception desk, and multiple elevators.

A modern living room with a built-in entertainment system, wooden cabinetry, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

Channel District, 1.8 km from University of Tampa

Jannelle

₹12,771

₹14,670 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, desk, and bed.

4. Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 0.9 km from University of Tampa

Jessica

₹14,377

₹16,470 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A swimming pool with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a 'No Diving' sign.

A reception desk with a "WELCOME TO CIGAR CITY" sign, a modern design with a wooden panel and a white counter.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hampton Inn' sign, a Starbucks, and a modern entrance with a colorful awning.

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District

Channel District, 1.8 km from University of Tampa

Wilson

₹12,771

₹14,670 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A bright room with a round table, two chairs, and large windows.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a door.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, and a view of the kitchen through an open doorway.

A bright, white room with a wooden floor, a large window, a desk with a chair, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

6. The Adaline

Hyde Park, 1.9 km from University of Tampa

Shane

₹14,458

₹35,179 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool area, featuring sun loungers and umbrellas, and a large building with numerous windows in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and ample natural light from large windows.

7. ROOST Tampa

Downtown Tampa, 1.5 km from University of Tampa

Douglas

₹14,373

₹16,313 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern rooftop lounge with comfortable seating, large windows, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring sofas, ottomans, and round tables.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows.

A modern building with a glass bridge and illuminated signage.

8. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Downtown Tampa, 1.3 km from University of Tampa

Eli

₹27,309

₹34,933 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A luxurious indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by lush greenery and elegant furnishings.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden bar, and lush greenery with pink flowers.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and abundant greenery.

9. The Tampa EDITION

Downtown Tampa, 1.5 km from University of Tampa

Christine

₹33,924

₹42,954 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and a ceiling with rope-like structures.

A modern interior with leather sofas, a wooden wall, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a sign for the Epicurean Theatre.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, two seating areas with tables, a bicycle, and a large window.

10. Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

Historic Hyde Park North, 2.4 km from University of Tampa

Deborah

₹20,316

₹23,215 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

11. Hotel Haya

Historic Ybor, 2.8 km from University of Tampa

Pedro

₹11,494

₹16,268 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a city skyline view.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden slat wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with seating and a large TV screen.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Tonya

₹13,607

₹15,444 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with a small rug.

A modern indoor pool area with a tiled edge, a table with chairs, and a seating area with lounge chairs.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

13. Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Tampa, 1.3 km from University of Tampa

david

₹11,576

₹13,138 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the marina at dusk.

A high-rise hotel with a marina docked with boats, a bridge, and other buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

A modern building with the signage "STRAZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS" and a reflection in the water.

14. Tampa Marriott Water Street

Downtown Tampa, 1.3 km from University of Tampa

Yvonne

₹23,529

₹30,643 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a long bar, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a built-in TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a seating area with a chair.

A red-brick hotel with a sign reading "Hampton Inn & Suites".

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign, a self-service kiosk, and a minibar.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

Historic Ybor, 2.6 km from University of Tampa

Julie

₹11,678

₹13,490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel entrance with palm trees, a fountain, and outdoor seating.

A modern coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, seating area, and various coffee-related products on display.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a central plant arrangement, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, shelves with liquor bottles, and a large flat-screen TV.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Downtown Tampa, 1.2 km from University of Tampa

Cara

₹14,645

₹20,376 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A grand building with a prominent entrance, large columns, and a sign reading "United States of America."

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by a building with classical architecture.

A bar area with high stools, a counter with bottles, and a chandelier.

A couple relaxing by a pool with clear blue water.

17. Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Starkita

₹15,214

₹20,485 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large potted plant.

A tall, modern hotel with a large number of windows, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A bar area with multiple high stools, a long counter, and a shelf with various bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape at night.

18. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Downtown Tampa, 0.8 km from University of Tampa

Dana

₹12,672

₹14,567 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A modern restaurant interior with a leather booth seating area, round tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, seating area, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A spacious dining area with multiple round tables, white tablecloths, and modern chandeliers.

19. Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Kyle

₹13,095

₹18,081 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A large hotel with multiple floors and a prominent "WESTIN" sign.

A modern hotel lobby with teal leather chairs, a central round table, and a large abstract painting on the left wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a long counter with glasses and a sink.

20. Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Harbour Island, 1.4 km from University of Tampa

JOCHEN

₹16,074

₹21,603 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Tampa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 2,084 reviews	View
Palihouse Hyde Park Village	9.6 Exceptional 522 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District	9.4 Exceptional 2,472 reviews	View
Hyatt House Tampa Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,239 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District	9.4 Exceptional 1,101 reviews	View

Top University of Tampa Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was helpful and eager to assist. We will be coming back."

Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely attentive and very helpful with advice and facts about Tampa."

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"Everybody on site was incredible."

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

10/10 Excellent

"Clean friendly and close to port"

Residence Inn By Marriott Tampa Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"They are doing some remodeling but it didn’t affect our stay"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Currently under construction, and the elevators take forever."

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

8/10 Good

"Have stayed before. Property is great."

Hilton Tampa Downtown

8/10 Good

"No onsite parking"

Aloft by Marriott Tampa Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience. Will continue to stay here."

Other attractions near University of Tampa

A historic building with a large central tower and two smaller towers, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Henry B. Plant Museum

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

Revisit the Victorian Age of Tampa in this museum housed in part of a palatial former hotel now known as the "first Magic Kingdom.”

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A pedestrian bridge with a modern design, overlooking a river with a boat docked on the left.

Tampa Riverwalk

9.0/10 (7,225 reviews)

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

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A modern building with a reflective waterfront, surrounded by high-rise buildings and palm trees.

Tampa Museum of Art

8.6/10 (182 reviews)

This waterfront museum boasts a rich collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, and 20th-century fine art.

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A cityscape with tall buildings, including a cylindrical skyscraper and a rectangular building with a blue facade. There is a public square with palm trees and outdoor seating.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

One of the gems of the Riverwalk rejuvenation project is this park, whose fountains, art and dog run have quickly made it Tampa’s new “town square.”

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A multi-level atrium with large windows and a curved glass wall.

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

8.0/10 (15 reviews)

Rotating exhibits add to an impressive collection of photographs, both historic and contemporary, inside this very striking building on Tampa’s waterfront.

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Oxford Exchange

After visiting Oxford Exchange, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tampa. Discover the area's art scene and shops.

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David Falk Theater

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at David Falk Theater on your trip to Tampa. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Ferman Center for The Arts

Enjoy an outing to Ferman Center for The Arts during your stay in Tampa. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Tampa?

University of Tampa is located in an area of Tampa known for its picturesque gardens, sporting events and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 213 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of Tampa?

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Tampa. Other good choices within a short distance include Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa and Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find near University of Tampa?

Expedia has 213 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Tampa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Tampa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near University of Tampa.

What can I see and do near University of Tampa?

Study the collections at Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Bay History Center or Henry B. Plant Museum. David Falk Theater, El Centro Español de Tampa and La Casita House Museum are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Tampa Theater, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum.

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Our top choices for University of Tampa hotels

1. Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

2. Palihouse Hyde Park Village

3. Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

4. Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District

6. The Adaline

7. ROOST Tampa

8. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

9. The Tampa EDITION

10. Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

11. Hotel Haya

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

13. Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa

14. Tampa Marriott Water Street

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

17. Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

18. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

19. Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

20. Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

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Top University of Tampa Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

Residence Inn By Marriott Tampa Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Hilton Tampa Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Tampa Downtown

Other attractions near University of Tampa

Henry B. Plant Museum

Tampa Riverwalk

Tampa Museum of Art

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

Oxford Exchange

David Falk Theater

Ferman Center for The Arts

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