Grams Place Hostel Hotel Shuttles

A historic low-cost choice for the simple hearted, Gram’s Place Hostel offers shared rooms for backpackers and college roadies looking to party on a budget. The collection of WWII-era cottages provide both private and shared, some offering en-suite bathrooms and all offering a cool added touch with wooden floors, boutique furnishings and colorful wall murals. A communal cobblestone plaza, wooden poolside terrace and small bar also offers cool social hangouts, while general freebies include complimentary Wi-Fi and self-serve breakfast. Loaner bikes are also thrown in to make sightseeing easier, something especially necessary due to Tampa’s infamous lack of transportation. Get through it all with the freedom of a rental instead, choosing between modest sedans or slightly larger SUVs, or get through the city’s congestion with the convenience of meet-and-greet services like taxis and local personal drivers, each ideal for getting to Tampa International Airport.

In addition to fun local concerts put on by the hostel, a few neighborhood getaways and distant riverside landmarks make seeing North Tampa a quiet experience. Go for a relaxing bike ride across the lush lawns of Robles Park, less than half a mile east and home to the Robles Park Trail, while those interested in loud performances that make memories especially vivid should settle down for a show at the iconic Rialto Theatre, or for something more chill, stop by the vastly overseen beauty of Rivercrest Park, located in the neighboring region of South Seminole Heights and offering quiet views of the Hillsborough River, not to mention close access to cool restaurants worthy of conversation such as the vibrant lunch menu of Independent Bar and Cafe as well as late-night diner eats at the much closer Thee Burger Spot just off North Tampa Street.