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A spiral staircase with wooden railings and a checkered floor pattern.

A building with the sign "PALIHOUSE" at the entrance, featuring a checkered floor and potted plants.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, two wall-mounted lamps, a framed artwork above the desk, and a potted plant on the right.

1. Palihouse Hyde Park Village

3 km from Florida Aquarium

Gregg

฿8,441

฿9,581 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A luxurious indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by lush greenery and elegant furnishings.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and abundant greenery.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden bar, and lush greenery with pink flowers.

2. The Tampa EDITION

Downtown Tampa, 0.5 km from Florida Aquarium

Keara

฿12,121

฿15,348 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

3. Hotel Haya

Historic Ybor, 1.8 km from Florida Aquarium

Robert

฿4,108

฿5,814 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the marina at dusk.

A modern building with the signage "STRAZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS" and a reflection in the water.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

4. Tampa Marriott Water Street

Downtown Tampa, 0.9 km from Florida Aquarium

Jennifer

฿6,955

฿9,301 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a city skyline view.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden slat wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with seating and a large TV screen.

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 1.7 km from Florida Aquarium

robertocarlos

฿4,862

฿5,518 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a long bar, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, orange chair, blue sofa, and a large window with geometric curtains.

A red-brick hotel with a sign reading "Hampton Inn & Suites".

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a welcome sign, a self-service kiosk, and a minibar.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

Historic Ybor, 1.7 km from Florida Aquarium

Ana Lorena

฿3,709

฿4,294 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with a small rug.

A modern room with a large TV, sliding glass doors to a balcony, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

A modern indoor pool area with a tiled edge, a table with chairs, and a seating area with lounge chairs.

7. Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Tampa, 0.7 km from Florida Aquarium

Rogina

฿4,558

฿5,173 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A bar area with multiple high stools, a long counter, and a shelf with various bottles.

A tall, modern hotel with a large number of windows, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

8. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Downtown Tampa, 1.9 km from Florida Aquarium

Renee

฿4,528

฿5,205 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating, a barbecue grill, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a glass-fronted buffet area.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, teal armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

9. Residence Inn By Marriott Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 1.7 km from Florida Aquarium

Carrie

฿4,288

฿4,867 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A building with a beige facade, black stone steps, and potted plants on the steps.

A building with a beige facade, a black door with glass panels, and a white column.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden sideboard, and a window with blinds.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a view of the street.

10. Palm Villa Hostel

Tampa Heights, 2.1 km from Florida Aquarium

Ytdelim

฿2,915

฿3,308 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A white colonial-style house with a front porch, brick pillars, and a white picket fence.

A residential property with a gravel driveway, palm trees, and a gated entrance.

11. Casa Padr n Gorgeous Home Steps to 7th Ave

Historic Ybor, 1.7 km from Florida Aquarium

Ivan

฿6,400

฿16,278 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, a window with a view, and pendant lighting.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a blue built-in shelving unit with various decorative items.

A small patio area with two wooden chairs, a round table, and various cacti against a white wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

12. La Casita - Steps From 7th Ave

East Tampa, 2.7 km from Florida Aquarium

฿4,255

฿10,366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.

A dining table set with green napkins, clear glasses, and woven placemats.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden accent wall.

13. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 23

3.1 km from Florida Aquarium

฿6,127

฿12,082 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with hardwood flooring, a grey sofa, a grey armchair, a large abstract painting, and a ceiling fan.

14. Stylish 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 13

3.1 km from Florida Aquarium

฿6,098

฿12,049 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

A white two-story house with a front porch, brick columns, and a white picket fence.

15. NEW Casa Padron La Casita

0.8 km from Florida Aquarium

฿10,691

฿26,684 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a herringbone-patterned backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

A neatly set dining table with plates, napkins, and glasses, and a fruit bowl with lemons and limes.

A modern indoor pool area with a pool table, seating, and large windows.

A modern hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, blue outdoor seating, and palm trees.

16. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 18

3.1 km from Florida Aquarium

฿7,278

฿13,389 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a staircase, and a dining area.

A dining table set with green napkins, a woven placemat, and a fork.

17. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 22

3.1 km from Florida Aquarium

฿9,951

฿16,422 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a view of a balcony, a chair, and a lamp.

A living room with a brown sectional sofa, a blue patterned rug, a ceiling fan, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

18. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 17

3.1 km from Florida Aquarium

฿9,992

฿16,468 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, multiple seating arrangements, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Hyatt House' sign.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, umbrellas, and modern furniture.

19. Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore

Westshore, 8.6 km from Florida Aquarium

Janice

฿5,335

฿6,055 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a reception desk, and seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the city.

20. Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon

10.4 km from Florida Aquarium

Devin

฿3,724

฿4,227 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Florida Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Palihouse Hyde Park Village	9.6 Exceptional 541 reviews	View
The Tampa EDITION	9.4 Exceptional 437 reviews	View
Hotel Haya	9.2 Wonderful 2,072 reviews	View
Tampa Marriott Water Street	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 279 reviews	View

Top Florida Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel for weekend getaway, good food at the restaurant, would stay here again for sure!"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Room had an unpleasant smell. We also booked a room for 4 people but they only had 3 towels in the room."

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

10/10 Excellent

"Staff really nice. Room bathroom could’ve been cleaner - not Terrible just not perfect (5)"

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

8/10 Good

"Great location."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The wide site isn’t clear on parking. Plan on paying for parking, whether it’s a parking lot nearby or valet. There are walkable eateries and bars nearby."

Other attractions near Florida Aquarium

A large ship named 'San Victory' docked at a marina with an American flag flying.

American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

After service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, this fully restored ship now welcomes visitors to Downtown Tampa to learn about naval history.

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Tampa Bay History Center

8.8/10 (94 reviews)

Learn about 12,000 years of Florida’s fascinating regional history at this Smithsonian affiliate museum right on Tampa’s exciting riverfront pathway.

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A modern sports stadium with large advertisements and a prominent yellow sculpture.

Benchmark International Arena

9.0/10 (1,814 reviews)

Catch an event at Benchmark International Arena during your trip to Tampa. Attend a hockey game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Tampa Convention Center

8.4/10 (2,186 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Tampa Convention Center, a top convention centre in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Sparkman Wharf

You can enjoy retail therapy at Sparkman Wharf during your trip to Tampa. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this walkable area.

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Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, a lovely green space in Tampa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

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Tampa Firefighters Museum

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Tampa Firefighters Museum during your travels in Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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New World Brewery

New World Brewery is just one of the places to see in Tampa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Florida Aquarium?

Florida Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Tampa known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 107 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Florida Aquarium?

Adjacent to Florida Aquarium, ROOST Tampa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and in-room kitchens. Other good choices within a short distance include Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center and JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.

How many hotels will I find close to Florida Aquarium?

Expedia has 107 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Florida Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Florida Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Florida Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Florida Aquarium?

Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art and Henry B. Plant Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like El Centro Español de Tampa, David Falk Theater and La Casita House Museum. You can check out the local talent at Tampa Theater, Ritz Ybor and The Orpheum.

How can I get to Florida Aquarium?

If you're taking a train to the area, Tampa Union Station is the closest station to Downtown Tampa. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near to Florida Aquarium so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Florida Aquarium hotels

1. Palihouse Hyde Park Village

2. The Tampa EDITION

3. Hotel Haya

4. Tampa Marriott Water Street

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Downtown

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown

7. Mint House Tampa Downtown by Kasa

8. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

9. Residence Inn By Marriott Tampa Downtown

10. Palm Villa Hostel

11. Casa Padr n Gorgeous Home Steps to 7th Ave

12. La Casita - Steps From 7th Ave

13. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 23

14. Stylish 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 13

15. NEW Casa Padron La Casita

16. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 18

17. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 22

18. Modern 2BR w Pool Pet-friendly Unit 17

19. Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore

20. Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon

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Top Florida Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District

Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near Florida Aquarium

American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum

Tampa Bay History Center

Benchmark International Arena

Tampa Convention Center

Sparkman Wharf

Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park

Tampa Firefighters Museum

New World Brewery

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