Ybor City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ybor City
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Ybor City featuring heritage elements

Learn about the diverse history of Tampa’s enthralling Latin Quarter and find out why it’s known as the Cigar City.

Ybor City is a fascinating district full of historic sights, with an intriguing past entwined with immigration from Spain, Italy and Cuba. Its cosmopolitan nature and cigar industry have made this a bustling neighbourhood, earning it the status of Tampa’s Latin Quarter. Explore the museums and galleries for a glimpse into the region’s eclectic past and present.

Make your way along the enchanting streets of the district, which is designated a National Historic Landmark District. Browse the various shops and restaurants along the 7th Avenue commercial street. Come to 7th Avenue at night to catch live music at The Orpheum.

Embark on a walking tour of the neighbourhood for a comprehensive overview of its main sights. Visit the Cigar Museum and Visitor Centre to learn about the district’s entrepreneurial beginnings. The last cigar factory still in use is the J.C. Newman Cigar Company, which has a small museum and a cigar shop. Take a guided tour of the building and gaze up at its iconic clock tower.

The guides will inform you about Don Vicente de Ybor, after whom the city is named. Hear how he helped to develop the neighbourhood and its cigar factories. Dotted around the district are old social clubs that were built to preserve the cultural identities of the Spanish, Italian and Cuban immigrants in the late 19th century. Visit the Circulo Cubano de Tampa, which still operates for special events today.

See the range of historic buildings decorating the streets of Ybor City. Enjoy some Cuban toast and coffee from the array of traditional cafés and bakeries here.

Ybor City is in the northeastern part of Tampa in the western part of central Florida. Ride the TECO Line Streetcar System to the district and get around via the trolley. See nearby sights, including Myrtle Hill Cemetery, the Channel District and Palmetto Beach.


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Our pick of the best Ybor City Hotel Deals

Hotel Haya

Hotel Haya

4 out of 5
1412 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,704 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Haya
Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5303 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
The price is AU$256 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$256
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,288 reviews)
"Very clean and pleasant staff"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront

4 out of 5
3050 N Rocky Point Dr W, Tampa, FL
The price is AU$133 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$133
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,025 reviews)
"We didn’t eat breakfast. We had dinner and the chicken was cold and not cooked throughly. The chicken was sent back two times and it was returned in the same way."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

3 out of 5
3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,532 reviews)
"The pool was nice and patio furniture was new! Area was really nice"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hotel South Tampa & Suites
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

4 out of 5
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL
The price is AU$254 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$254
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
6.8/10 (1,706 reviews)
"Great view of UTampa and river"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

4 out of 5
333 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL
The price is AU$190 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$190
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,030 reviews)
"Great Location, Ckean, loved it."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Ybor City

Ybor City featuring heritage elements and signage

Historic Ybor

If you're spending some time in Historic Ybor, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Ybor
Florida Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Channel District

While visiting Channel District, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.

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Tampa Heights

While Tampa Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.

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Downtown Tampa

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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 Riverwalk while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Harbour Island

When in Harbour Island, you can plan a visit to Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Southeast Tampa

Though Southeast Tampa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk.

Southeast Tampa


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