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Featured University Square Hotels

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
3 out of 5
11408 N 30th St, Tampa, FL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,358 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and spacious. Equipped with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Hot drinks available in the lobby 24/7"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens
ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens
ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens
3 out of 5
10620 Altman St, Tampa, FL
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"No complaints at all about the facility. Very clean, nice modern bathroom with privacy Other guests were quiet and I like how parking was assigned. The area isn’t the best ….i keep the air on so street and outside noise didn’t disturb me. Comfortable place to stay"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025

ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
2 out of 5
3001 University Center Dr, Tampa, FL
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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (764 reviews)
"The room was perfectly clean"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
3 out of 5
1200 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6/10 (2,912 reviews)
"Had to wait til 4pm for our room to be ready. Staff was good but really wanted to get into our room."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Tampa Westshore Airport South
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
3 out of 5
111 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,941 reviews)
"Property was nice, staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
4 out of 5
4860 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,401 reviews)
"Stay here a lot. So close to the airport but in a great area. Walk to restauants, free parking is a big plus. Go to the Florida Bakery (a short walk down Kennedy Blvd) for a real Cuban sandwich."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
3.5 out of 5
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
6.8/10 (1,414 reviews)
Great place to stay for the Gasparilla Classic
"I love staying here..I have stayed here a couple years in a row while I run the Gasparilla Distance classic... My only 2 complaints..I froze my butt off in my room..I tried to attempt to turn on the heat..no luck. The other complaint was my coffee maker didn't work..At 4:15am before the race..lol..I ..."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
Hotel South Tampa & Suites
2.5 out of 5
3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Book a stay at this 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! (1,232 reviews)
"Staff was very nice, good breakfast, rooms were clean would stay again"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Hotel South Tampa & Suites
Saddlebrook Golf Resort & Spa Tampa North - Wesley Chapel
Saddlebrook Golf Resort & Spa Tampa North - Wesley Chapel
4 out of 5
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL
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Book a stay at this golf resort in Wesley Chapel. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in ...
6.4/10 (1,009 reviews)
"Check in was a breeze however the valet was my only complaint having to park and carry luggage was a pain and waiting for ride to room was different and notso much liked, however everything else was great. O the shower was alittle difficult to get working.. but all in all it was a quick nice stay. ..."

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025

Saddlebrook Golf Resort & Spa Tampa North - Wesley Chapel
Hotel Haya
Hotel Haya
4 out of 5
1412 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL
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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! (1,427 reviews)
"Loved the location, bars and restaurants. Trolley free and easy to take. Saturday farmers market close by."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Hotel Haya
Tahitian Inn
Tahitian Inn
3 out of 5
601 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,426 reviews)
"Was a small issue but was resolved by staff right away. Room little outdated tv’s from 2000, same with furniture etc…"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Tahitian Inn
Sailport Waterfront Suites
Sailport Waterfront Suites
3.5 out of 5
2506 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,397 reviews)
"This is my go to for my vacations, quick midweek/weekend get away. I love that it's close to fishing spots, grocery, entertainment. Only thing, they need to made thst elevator move faster 😂"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Sailport Waterfront Suites
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Hotels in University Square

Tampa is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on University Square. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that University Square has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of University Square hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Tampa so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the University Square underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the University Square city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of University Square cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Snag some of the best hotels in University Square at an almost too good to be true rate. After you book, we’ll reveal the name of the hotel. You can get a luxury hotel at a budget price.
  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $135
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the University Square hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.