Title: Visit University: 2026 University, Tampa Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in University](https://expedia.com/University-Tampa-Hotels.0-n553248635975874728-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Tampa](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tampa.d602996.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tampa](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tampa.d602996.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in University](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-University.d553248635975874728.Car-Rental-Guide)[University Vacations](https://expedia.com/University.d553248635975874728.Destination-Travel-Guides) # University, FL ## Tampa ![Tampa_UniversityofSouthFlorida_503053_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503053/1d42942a-92e9-49c5-b2ad-ece18d674d39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tampa_UniversityofSouthFlorida_503053_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503053/1d42942a-92e9-49c5-b2ad-ece18d674d39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial photo University of South Florida Tampa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503053/cb5700eb-da31-4461-9941-df99589dbc7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Tampa Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Tampa.dx602996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Aerial photo Port of Tampa Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127884/01fb7c9f-75f0-485d-89b4-3ff16670be26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Tampa 4/5(1,773 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. [](https://expedia.com/Port-Of-Tampa-Downtown-Tampa.d6127884.Vacation-Attraction) ![Busch Gardens Tampa Bay showing rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048135/88f298de-d898-4d9e-b3c3-63644981d741.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 4.5/5(1,674 reviews) Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family. [](https://expedia.com/Busch-Gardens-Tampa-Bay-Terrace-Park.d6048135.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tampa_SeminoleHardRockCasino_553248621563123174_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123174/992acb65-3da6-4193-b365-59f6474f8521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa 4/5(907 reviews) Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Orient Park? Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Seminole-Hard-Rock-Casino-Tampa-Tampa.d553248621563123174.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tampa_RaymondJamesStadium_503050_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503050/251abf71-b594-4551-b05d-9b8317b8bc79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raymond James Stadium 4.5/5(729 reviews) Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Raymond-James-Stadium-Tampa.d503050.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tampa Riverwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6319740/331148f4-a2ec-4ff4-a071-6fd049d9ed26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tampa Riverwalk 4.5/5(1,586 reviews) Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront. [](https://expedia.com/Tampa-Riverwalk-Downtown-Tampa.d6319740.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Convention Center in the waterfront area and skyline landscape of buildings in Tampa Florida USA. April 2017.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503019/ff904974-60da-4253-8639-72ab3fa24d1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tampa Convention Center 4/5(625 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening at Tampa Convention Center, a top convention center in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Tampa-Convention-Center-Downtown-Tampa.d503019.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![The StarLite Majesty Cruise Ship in Clearwater, Florida](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/614700/aa2c41b1-9599-4a2b-b690-98569abc7309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater $37 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/starlite-majesty-evening-yacht-cruise-clearwater.a614700.activity-details) ![Dolphins in downtown Tampa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1219168/20857efc-0bad-464f-8d02-f0dbdda42d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa $31 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/15-hour-dolphin-sightseeing-cruise-from-tampa.a1219168.activity-details) ![ZooTampa at Lowry Park Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/695504/daa14e00-5582-4c5a-9a7a-08719f071906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ZooTampa at Lowry Park Admission Ticket $52 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/zootampa-at-lowry-park-admission-ticket.a695504.activity-details) ![The Tropics Boat at Sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343868/8586728a-5afb-4de8-9fb4-c255024557a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours $37 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sunset-celebration-cruise-on-tropics-boat-tours.a1343868.activity-details) ![Dolphin Watching in Boca Ciega Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/875238/23ba4ce4-1055-4377-a83f-48972e17627e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin Watching in Boca Ciega Bay $33 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dolphin-watching-in-boca-ciega-bay.a875238.activity-details) ![Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1933548/3011b2fc-8304-4433-8cd5-4f51de89816a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach $37 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/little-toot-dolphin-adventure-at-clearwater-beach.a1933548.activity-details) [See all activities in Tampa](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tampa.d602996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## University Hotel Deals ![Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27400/27302/cfa6c456_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South 1200 N Westshore Blvd Tampa FL $73 nightly $83 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 6.2/10 (3,936 reviews) Clean, comfortable room. Staff friendly and helpful. Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=27302&PinnedHotelID=27302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975874728) ![Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4500/4462/dbf70823_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port 1020 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL $114 nightly $129 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,411 reviews) The lady who worked the breakfast was amazing Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=4462&PinnedHotelID=4462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975874728) ![OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103790000/103788900/103788835/6ccfa0f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF 3001 University Center Dr Tampa FL $161 nightly $183 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,771 reviews) This hotel is just what I was looking for, very convenient for me, big, clean, comfy suite, great common area, they could do a little better with the breakfast. Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=103788835&PinnedHotelID=103788835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975874728) ![Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7558/c83fd2a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa FL $245 nightly $278 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,186 reviews) staff great- not good food experiences Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=7558&PinnedHotelID=7558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975874728) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1366/4c0da1ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront 3050 N Rocky Point Dr W Tampa FL $203 nightly $230 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Goood comfy stay. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=1366&PinnedHotelID=1366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975874728) ![Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044200/1044188/6efee43c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa 5223 N Orient Road Tampa FL $379 nightly $430 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,326 reviews) Security was really helpful to me with parking. 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[](https://expedia.com/Tampa-New-Tampa.dx553248635074842386) ![Downtown city panoramic skyline view of Tampa Florida USA looking over the Hillsborough Bay and the Riverwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469660/a1a1ea65-f5fb-4e35-ba3f-2888dc8e4a23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tampa Heights While visiting Tampa Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Armature Works and Tampa Waterworks Park. [](https://expedia.com/Tampa-Tampa-Heights.dx553248635976469660) ![.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3517/513bd87c-efd7-4a09-9391-3befcae3a41a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Ybor If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and Orpheum Theater are top sights worth seeing. 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