The Best Hotels Closest to University of Tampa in Tampa for 2026

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

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.

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

1. Palihouse Hyde Park Village

Historic Hyde Park North, 1.3 km from University of Tampa

eric

￥43,252

￥49,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

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

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

2. Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Laylin

￥23,930

￥27,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

3. Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

Channel District, 1.8 km from University of Tampa

Jannelle

￥23,152

￥26,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "inspired table".

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District

Channel District, 1.8 km from University of Tampa

Samantha

￥23,507

￥26,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

5. The Adaline

Hyde Park, 1.9 km from University of Tampa

Shane

￥24,064

￥62,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

6. Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 0.9 km from University of Tampa

Andres Felipe Pelaez

￥25,267

￥28,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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 building with a storefront labeled "ASHER" and a visible entrance.

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

Alexander

￥26,753

￥30,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a city view.

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

Matthew

￥50,172

￥63,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

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

A chef in a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a variety of cooking utensils, and ingredients on the counter.

9. Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

Historic Hyde Park North, 2.4 km from University of Tampa

Elizabeth

￥38,691

￥44,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A rooftop pool with a sunset view, lounge chairs, and a canopy of flowers.

10. The Tampa EDITION

Downtown Tampa, 1.5 km from University of Tampa

Keara

￥56,464

￥71,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

A rooftop bar with a bar counter, seating area, and a large TV screen.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Tam

￥27,367

￥31,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

12. Hotel Haya

Historic Ybor, 2.8 km from University of Tampa

Frank

￥22,593

￥31,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

13. Tampa Marriott Water Street

Downtown Tampa, 1.3 km from University of Tampa

Charles

￥45,454

￥58,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, orange chair, blue sofa, and a large window with geometric curtains.

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

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

Historic Ybor, 2.6 km from University of Tampa

Amanda

￥21,579

￥24,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern room with a large TV, sliding glass doors to a balcony, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

15. Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Tampa, 1.3 km from University of Tampa

James A Burkhart

￥18,284

￥20,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Downtown Tampa, 1.2 km from University of Tampa

Roger

￥26,826

￥36,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a marble wall, a sectional sofa, patterned armchairs, and a coffee table.

17. Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Kimberly

￥26,738

￥35,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

18. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Downtown Tampa, 0.8 km from University of Tampa

Dana

￥22,507

￥25,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

A bar area with a mirrored wall, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

19. Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Tampa, 1 km from University of Tampa

Tonya

￥25,267

￥34,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

20. Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Harbour Island, 1.4 km from University of Tampa

Bryan

￥35,246

￥45,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Tampa

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Palihouse Hyde Park Village	9.6 Exceptional 532 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 2,109 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District	9.4 Exceptional 2,507 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District	9.4 Exceptional 1,110 reviews	View
The Adaline	9.6 Exceptional 75 reviews	View

Top University of Tampa Hotel Reviews

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

8/10 Good

"Very pretty place. Just wish it was a little nicer with the amount of money I spent. Still enjoyed every bit of it though, the pool, the food, venti machine. Super close to a lot of things."

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

10/10 Excellent

"N/a"

Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

8/10 Good

"Beautiful lobby, rooms were very spacious and clean. All the staff were friendly and the food was amazing!"

ROOST Tampa

10/10 Excellent

"We were there for a show at Benchmark Arena and we were able to walk to the arena. There was a closed road show right outside the hotel with music and food on Saturday. The property was pet friendly."

Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

10/10 Excellent

"We had a staycation at Le Meridien and loved every single moment there. It was so clean and the staff was very attentive. We will definitely return soon!"

Hilton Tampa Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful stay and will be back again!"

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location to, Benchmark International Arena, Restaurants and River Walk. I will be back!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were friendly and accommodating after asking for a room change"

Tampa Marriott Water Street

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is amazing and would here again!!"

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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An art gallery with various paintings on display.

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 make plans for 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 lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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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 theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 198 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown and Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center.

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

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to University of Tampa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Tampa?

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What can I see and do near University of Tampa?

Study the collections at Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, or Tampa Bay History Center. El Centro Español de Tampa, David Falk Theater, 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. Palihouse Hyde Park Village

2. Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

3. Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District

5. The Adaline

6. Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

7. ROOST Tampa

8. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

9. Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

10. The Tampa EDITION

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

12. Hotel Haya

13. Tampa Marriott Water Street

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

15. Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa

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

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

ROOST Tampa

Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

Hilton Tampa Downtown

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

Tampa Marriott Water Street

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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