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Our top choices for University hotels

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a staircase connecting the floors.

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens
3.5 star property
2.8 km from University
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,517 reviews)
"Clean room and staff was very friendly"
United States
Vanessa
The price is HK$1,023
HK$1,161 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

2. Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
3.0 star property
2.6 km from University
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,511 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Yecenia
The price is HK$805
HK$914 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

3. Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG

Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG
3.0 star property
Terrace Park, 2.9 km from University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (916 reviews)
"Clean rooms and excellent location"
United States
Derrick
The price is HK$824
HK$935 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG
An aerial view of a hotel with a heart-shaped pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a landscaped garden.

4. OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF

OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
3.0 star property
Terrace Park, 3.5 km from University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,015 reviews)
"Great place for family’s"
United States
Katherine
The price is HK$770
HK$874 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
A spacious hotel lobby with a dining area, a kitchen, and a seating area with a giraffe statue.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area
2.5 star property
4.8 km from University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,244 reviews)
"This hotel was very nice and clean and modern. The room was great and the breakfast was really good. It is right across the street from Busch Gardens and the hotel offers a shuttle to the park, so you can save $40 on parking your car. I would stay here again."
United States
Wendy
The price is HK$798
HK$905 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a central coffee station, and a large painting on the wall.

6. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
3.0 star property
4.5 km from University
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3,027 reviews)
"If going to bush gardens, great location."
United States
John
The price is HK$593
HK$674 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
A modern restaurant with round tables, bar stools, and a bar area.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa North/I 75 Tampa Palms

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa North/I 75 Tampa Palms
3.0 star property
New Tampa, 8.4 km from University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was great and the room was very clean"
Canada
Bernice
The price is HK$727
HK$825 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa North/I 75 Tampa Palms
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa-North

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa-North
2.5 star property
New Tampa, 7.1 km from University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Solid place to stay."
United States
Lucille
The price is HK$958
HK$1,088 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa-North
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple seating options, a kitchen area, and a large window providing natural light.

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Tampa I-75 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Tampa I-75 by IHG
3.5 star property
New Tampa, 9.4 km from University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean..great breakfast..Great location close to USF... Manager was very nice said hello to ppl at breakfast. Will definitely stay again."
United States
Yvette
The price is HK$745
HK$846 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Tampa I-75 by IHG
A modern coffee shop with a counter, coffee machines, a display case with pastries, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Wyndham Garden Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino

Wyndham Garden Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino
2.0 star property
12.7 km from University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (772 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to the fairgrounds."
United States
Timothy
The price is HK$981
HK$1,114 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Wyndham Garden Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

11. Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore

Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore
3.0 star property
Westshore, 16 km from University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,105 reviews)
"The staff was amazing, checking in was easy and breakfast was good would definitely stay again!"
United States
Vanessa
The price is HK$1,083
HK$1,229 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, black wicker chairs, and a modern building facade.

12. TownePlace Suites Tampa Casino Area

TownePlace Suites Tampa Casino Area
3.0 star property
11.3 km from University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (780 reviews)
"Great staff, clean, quiet & comfortable hotel."
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$981
HK$1,113 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
TownePlace Suites Tampa Casino Area
A conference room with a wooden table, green upholstered chairs, and pendant lighting.

13. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casin

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casin
2.5 star property
11.5 km from University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,393 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the night. Convenient area."
United States
KEITH
The price is HK$600
HK$681 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casin
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and artwork on the walls.

14. Sleep Inn near Busch Gardens/USF

Sleep Inn near Busch Gardens/USF
2.5 star property
Temple Terrace, 7.7 km from University
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel to stay at very clean and near plenty of restaurants"
United States
Daniela
The price is HK$571
HK$648 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Sleep Inn near Busch Gardens/USF
A hallway with three travel posters on the wall, depicting the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the city of West Tampa.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore
3.0 star property
Westshore, 15.9 km from University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,691 reviews)
"Such a good stay"
United States
Eduar
The price is HK$994
HK$1,128 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore
A MainStay Suites hotel entrance with a sign, palm trees, and a road leading to the building.

16. MainStay Suites Tampa Moffitt-USF

MainStay Suites Tampa Moffitt-USF
2.5 star property
Temple Terrace, 6.5 km from University
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (890 reviews)
"Great breakfast, nice rooms, plenty parking"
United States
Maximo
The price is HK$657
HK$745 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
MainStay Suites Tampa Moffitt-USF
A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tampa Airport North, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tampa Airport North, FL
2.5 star property
Town 'n' Country, 11.6 km from University
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,486 reviews)
"Clean room,staff was great,breakfast was good nice looking pool thanks"
United States
Nathan
The price is HK$794
HK$901 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tampa Airport North, FL
A spacious hotel lobby with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

18. Hampton Inn Tampa-Veterans Expwy (Airport North)

Hampton Inn Tampa-Veterans Expwy (Airport North)
2.5 star property
Town 'n' Country, 11.4 km from University
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Definitely will be back"
United States
Leon Lavado
The price is HK$780
HK$886 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hampton Inn Tampa-Veterans Expwy (Airport North)
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG
2.5 star property
12.4 km from University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Friendly staff , quiet environment, delicious breakfast."
Canada
Padmini
The price is HK$863
HK$979 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG
A modern lobby with brick walls, a large window, and blue chairs around a small table.

20. Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel

Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel
3.0 star property
14.5 km from University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,103 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, and the staff is exceptionally friendly"
United States
Roberta
The price is HK$863
HK$966 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel
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Where to stay in University

Find the best University areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Tampa

Find much that’s new and exciting here, with investment and energy revitalizing the waterfront into somewhere to see, be seen and experience.

A street lined with palm trees, vintage buildings, and parked cars.

Ybor City

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

A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

Hyde Park

Historic homes and fine dining abound next to Downtown Tampa. Here it’s easy to develop a taste for the finer things in life.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and palm trees in the foreground.

Town 'n' Country

If you're spending some time in Town 'n' Country, Tampa Bay and Rocky Point Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

A night scene with a calm lake reflecting buildings, including a prominent structure with three domes.

Tampa Heights

While visiting Tampa Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Armature Works and Tampa Waterworks Park.

Top University Hotel Reviews

OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF

OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice place. Will definitely book again."
Yoheiry 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in University?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Tampa's University neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for University travel tips? Make sure that you visit Brass Mug and TK Lounge while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the University area?
Expedia has 43 hotels and other accommodation options in University to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Tampa area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in University.
What are the top things to see and do in University?
Brass Mug, TK Lounge and Grand Prix Tampa are just a few attractions to check out in University. Skipper's Smokehouse and The Grand are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around University include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, University Mall and University of South Florida Botanical Gardens. When you're sightseeing in Tampa, University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum and Marshall Student Center are also worth a stop.

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