The Cuban Club

Park with baseball and softball fields, plus a playground, basketball court, and picnic areas.

Consisting of Old, South and Southeast Seminole Heights, the area is known for its quaint 20th-century homes like the popular Front Porch & Bart’s Tavern set in a classic Victorian house. There are many bohemian bars, eateries, and vintage shops, along with galleries, and regular live music at Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe. ZooTampa at Lowry Park is bustling with families, and there’s also a notable farmers' market.

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.

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.

Sunda serves up a lively fusion of New Asian cuisine with standout sushi, bao buns, and inventive cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere perfect for gatherings.

Tucked away in Hyde Park, this chic Italian steakhouse boasts a stunning tropical vibe and serves up expertly crafted classic dishes, perfect for a stylish night out.

Bright and vibrant, this taco joint serves up tasty wood-fired favorites alongside a lively bar scene and great outdoor seating.

Large airport with free WiFi, an on-site hotel & many offshoots of popular Tampa restaurants.

With cozy exposed-brick walls, this unassuming gem serves up delicious specialty coffee and light, vegan-friendly fare, perfect for brunch with friends.

Nestled in the trendy Hotel Haya, Flor Fina dishes out a vibrant mix of Mediterranean, Latin American, and Gulf Coast flavors in a chic setting.