East Tampa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Tampa
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida
Small Group Tampa Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Our pick of the best East Tampa Hotel Deals
The Westin Tampa Bay
"This property was under construction which is the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars. However it is a beautiful facility. I enjoyed my stay, the staff was very friendly and helpful and the room was spotless."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
"Great staff was able to bring us to the theme park with no questions asked everything was great"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
"Basic with a not very comfortable room, old carpet with a smell, no room service every day and an insanely expensive price during conferences. Not recommended"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
"Very nice and affordable worth the money"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa
"Clean room, looks new, very comfortable bed. Only negative is that there is no onsite self-parking, your choices are street parking if lucky or valet at $40 per night."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
"Fantastic visit! Wonderful staff! We'll be back-"
Reviewed on 16 May 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 Ybor City Museum State Park while in the area.
Historic Ybor
If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and Ybor City Museum State Park 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 Tampa Theater while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
