Ybor City Travel Guide

Tampa

Ybor City
Ybor City showing signage
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 neighborhood, 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 neighborhood for a comprehensive overview of its main sights. Visit the Cigar Museum and Visitor Center 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 neighborhood 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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Ybor City

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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,595 reviews)
"The staff and the hotel facilities were great! The only downside to everything was the parking for valet. It caused traffic to become congested quickly. Other than that, the room was beautiful and everything was great!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Haya
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1301 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
The price is ฿3,545 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿3,545
฿4,104 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Buena experiencia.
"Estuve por un concierto en Tampa y mi hospedaje fue muy bueno. La persona de transporte muy amable su servicio fue excelente."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown
The Westin Tampa Bay

The Westin Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa, FL
The price is ฿4,946 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,946
฿5,614 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was a 10/10."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Westin Tampa Bay
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 ฿4,369 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,369
฿4,959 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,028 reviews)
"Second stay here, my go to place for Tampa."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

4 out of 5
2225 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL
The price is ฿3,096 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,096
฿3,514 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The hotel was nice."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

4 out of 5
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL
The price is ฿5,499 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,499
฿7,342 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Tampa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The highlight is the vallet staff. I mean friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Gave me and my fiancée great recommendations and we took them. The staff at the lobby is also lovely. Personable, charismatic. I had a great time and will be staying again."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Ybor City

Ybor City showing 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 which includes marine life and interior views

Channel District

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

Channel District
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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.

Tampa Heights
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Downtown Tampa

4.5/5(13 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.

Downtown Tampa
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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.

Harbour Island
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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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