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Cheap hotels in Tampa

Tampa pairs a lively downtown riverwalk with historic Ybor City, and the Gulf beaches of Clearwater and St. Pete are close by. It is also one of Florida’s main cruise ports.

Finding cheap rooms in Tampa is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Port Tampa Bay’s cruise terminals sit in the Channel District next to downtown, with sailings to the Western Caribbean and Mexico.

Where to find cheap rooms in Tampa

Downtown & Channel District

Walk to the cruise terminals, the Florida Aquarium and the Riverwalk.

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Ybor City

Historic cigar district with nightlife and Cuban food, linked to downtown by streetcar.

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Westshore & Airport

Plenty of good-value hotels near the airport and the Westshore business district.

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Clearwater Beach

White-sand Gulf beach resorts, roughly 40 minutes from downtown Tampa.

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St. Pete Beach

Beachfront hotels on the Gulf, across the bay from Tampa.

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Famous hotels in Tampa

The Don CeSar

The pink 1920s “Pink Palace” on St. Pete Beach, a Gulf Coast landmark.

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Map of cheap hotels in Tampa

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

When to book a cheap hotel in Tampa

October–April is warm and dry; summer is hot and stormy, with cheaper rooms outside the beach resorts.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Tampa before a cruise?

Downtown and the Channel District are closest to the cruise terminals; airport hotels are good value with a short drive.

Is it cheaper to stay in Tampa or on the beach?

Downtown and airport hotels are usually cheaper than Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach, especially in winter and spring.

When are Tampa hotels most expensive?

Winter and spring break, when northern visitors and baseball spring training fill the area.