Columbia Café at Tampa International Airport

Step into this trendy Tampa gem, where art deco flair meets modern vibes, cocktail creativity shines, and a lively DJ sets the mood for an unforgettable night.

Modern restaurant in Hyde Park Village serving Asian fare, specialty sushi, and tableside presentations.

Bright cafe with an eclectic menu of Middle Eastern & American fare, plus Turkish coffee & tea.

Relaxed hotel featuring free Wi-Fi & an outdoor pool, plus a grill eatery & bar. This relaxed hotel in the Ybor City historic district is 1.9 miles from the Florida Aquarium and 8.8 miles from Busch Gardens Tampa. Warmly decorated, understated rooms come with free WiFi, and flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, plus minifridges, microwaves and Keurig coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. There's a grill restaurant and bar for all-day dining, plus a 24/7 convenience store. Other amenities include a fitness center, a hot tub and an outdoor pool, plus a 24/7 business center and meeting rooms. Parking is available for a fee.

Bohemian, music-focused hostel with basic private & shared rooms, plus gardens & a hot tub. Set across a pair of circa-1945 cottages and a reconstructed rail station depot, this quirky, music-themed hostel is across the street from Plymouth Playground, 3 miles from the Florida Aquarium and 8 miles from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Eclectic dorms offer music memorabilia and artwork, plus bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Private rooms in the main house provide flat-screen TVs, and some have en suite facilities. Freebies include loaner bikes and cook-your-own breakfast. Meals can be prepared in 2 shared kitchens. The hostel also has a sundeck with a hot tub, a bring-your-own bar area, and gardens with courtyards, walkways and waterfalls.

Rocca is a vibrant Italian spot where fresh pasta and tableside mozzarella shine, complemented by an impressive wine list and delightful service.

California fare & creative sushi rolls are the draw at this upbeat eatery with regular live music.

Local brewery outpost in TPA offering draft beer, cocktails & pub fare at a roomy, brick-lined bar.

Contemporary quarters in an upscale property with a French bistro, a chic bar & an outdoor pool. Set in Downtown Tampa and a 2-minute walk from the Tampa Theatre, this upscale hotel in a former courthouse is 7 miles from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. The contemporary rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, coffeemakers and work desks. Suites add living rooms with sofas. Dining options include a stylish French bistro and bar, and a modern cocktail lounge offering cold meat dishes. There's also an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a business center.

Nestled by the water, this rustic-chic spot serves up unique Floridian dishes and house-brewed beers, perfect for a scenic meal or date night.