East Tampa Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Port of Tampa
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.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
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.
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk, bike or rollerblade along Tampa’s waterside neighborhood, with public art, museums, restaurants and more attractions right on the waterfront.
Raymond James Stadium
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.
Tampa Convention Center
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.
Things to do
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
Sea Screamer Clearwater's Only Speed Boat Dolphin Watching
Tides of Tethered Terror: Tampa Ghost Tours
Top hotels in East Tampa
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Room wasn’t at to a standard quality of cleaning. There was clothes, left in the corner from the previous guest, and sticky residue on the bathroom counter that I clean myself easily with a Clorox white.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Westin Tampa Bay
Amazing experience!! Thank you!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Quality Inn Airport - Cruise Port
Room was clean and big. They also allowed for an early check in.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
Carpet smelled bad. Was a motel entrance and advertised as hotel
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
Room was clean and always cleaned daily. Staff was super nice. Pool was clean. Awesome location about twenty minutes or less from everything you ever need.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Sailport Waterfront Suites
Easy check in and check out. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Beach bar onsite by the pool.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Tampa
Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and Orpheum Theater while in the area.
Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and Orpheum Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Tampa Heights
While visiting Tampa Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Armature Works and Tampa Waterworks Park.
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.
Channel District
While visiting Channel District, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Tampa and Florida Aquarium.
Downtown Tampa
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 Florida Aquarium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
