Palm Villa Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Tampa Riverwalk

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When you stay at Palm Villa Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Tampa Riverwalk and Port of Tampa. Also, Tampa Convention Center and Channelside Bay Plaza are just a 5-minute drive away.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (3)

  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gas grills
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (5)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gas grill(s)
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Shared Dormitory #2 - Coed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room - #1 - Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory #3 - Male Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory #4 - Male Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory #6 - Coed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room #7 - Privet Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room #9 - Privet Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite #4- Privet Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory #5 - Male Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
801 E Palm Ave, Tampa, FL, 33602

What's nearby

  • Ritz Ybor - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Armature Works - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Benchmark International Arena - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Port of Tampa - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 16 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 17 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 24 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 31 min drive
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 42 min drive
  • Tampa Union Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noble Brew - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Elevenses - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mr. D’z Men’s Emporium - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Palm Villa Hostel

When you stay at Palm Villa Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Tampa Riverwalk and Port of Tampa. Also, Tampa Convention Center and Channelside Bay Plaza are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking within 5 ft
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas grills

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Bicycle parking
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 48
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 48
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Palm Villa Hostel Tampa
Palm Villa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Palm Villa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tampa

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Palm Villa Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Palm Villa Hostel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Palm Villa Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Palm Villa Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Palm Villa Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.

What's the area around Palm Villa Hostel like?

Palm Villa Hostel is a short 17-minute walk from Tampa Riverwalk and 14 minutes' walk from Ritz Ybor.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is bare bones accommodations, but for the price, it is terrific. I needed a place to stay for one night (just 12 hours, to be exact), and this place was safe, secure, clean. I walked to some stores and restaurants. I got a hot shower and a good night's sleep.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, lovely accomodation with a very friendly host!
Moritz, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is good, the staff is very friendly. The amenities are great. The only issue is outside the hostel there are traffic is loud.
maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The people, who working in hostel are very friendly and they did help me a lot during my stay in Tampa. The room, restroom and kitchen were also very good. I would recommended it it to all who want visit Tampa.
Silvie, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast place right on the corner! Staff all very accommodating and responsive.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I very much enjoyed the location, amenities and the vibe of the place: clean, bright and super comfy! Appreciate the host's attitude to the guests, it was extremely welcoming and warm! Thank you so much for making my stay incredible!
Ilya, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great clean quiet
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was great, i love that it was a walk away from central ybor!!
Brenton, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect 5 minutes from Amtrak and 15 minutes to airport. The house is clean and orderly and the complementary cold water was a greatly appreciated. The host was nothing less than amazing he was very helpful, welcoming and resourceful anything I needed he was quick to respond. I highly recommend if you are looking for affordable clean accommodation
Takya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Responsive host. Easy check-in & payment. Useful kitchen. Hot shower. Convenient en-suite bath. In light of proximity to highway, was quiet inside.
Justin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had such a great experience at this hostel! The staff were super friendly and made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and well-kept, and the common area had a really chill vibe—perfect for meeting other travelers. The location was also ideal, close to everything but still quiet enough to relax. The atmosphere felt safe, social, and comfortable. I’ll definitely stay here again next time I’m in town!
Barry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had such a great experience at this hostel! The staff were super friendly and made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and well-kept, and the common area had a really chill vibe—perfect for meeting other travelers. The location was also ideal, close to everything but still quiet enough to relax. The atmosphere felt safe, social, and comfortable. I’ll definitely stay here again next time I’m in town!
Barry, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room #8 was okay. A bit small, but livable. Biggest issue was that the head of the bed is directly underneath a window that faces the freeway. Bring earplugs and you'll be fine. Also, water pressure in the shower left a lot to be desired. But it was clean, private, and provided all the amenities I could need.
Mike, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was great, nice kitchen and shared bath with soap, shampoo, hairdryer, etc. I didn’t explore the area.
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hostel is delightful, a super spot, wonderfully kept, very comfortable, with a very helpful and kind owner and staff. I would recommend it highly!!
Michael, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The service and cooperation from the management was exceptional. They upgraded our room half way through our stay.. and were very understanding.
Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean and cost effective for need
Summer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was greeted upon arrival and this place has been the best stop on my trip. It's beautiful here. The manager has so many plants that are well taken care of and I really enjoyed the staff and other guests. It's been pleasant and I am definitely coming back again. Do yourself a favor and stay here.
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nice interior, and big veranda. Cooking space and bathroom, you can chat with other travelers in the kitchen. Host is very friendly and helpful. I like the palm trees and all the plants around the house. You can hear the motorway but not too loud. Bus stop is opposite the house. You can also walk to the city.
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in a private room and it fit my needs for the length of my stay. I didn’t love that there were no windows in the room I was in and no outlets that I could see in the room. Also, there was a very thin, unlockable sliding door between the room I was in and another room. The noise from that persons device, or maybe tv, whatever it was, it carried so well to the point that we may as well have been in the same room. That wasn’t enjoyable. I appreciated the expansive porch and the various plants. I’d stay again if I were in the area but would request a different private room.
Camille, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The place did its job. But I was negatively surprised with the room. It was super small and had 2 bunker beds only. It was so small that it barely fits two people standing. Whatever I had to do, I needed to go to out to the bathroom which was very inconvenient. But the worst part was that I was assigned the upper bed and there was no power outlets anywhere. The only few power outlets available were on the lower bed and they were being used already and based on what I heard from other people staying in other rooms, this wasn't a problem only in my room. I got there at 9pm the first after a long day. All my devices were almost dead and I couldn't charge them in the room. I had to go out of the room to the common area and be there for more than 1 hour while my devices were charging. I was almost falling asleep. This was really inconvenient and I think it could be fixed. I dont think I'd stay there again.
Gabriel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

If you like 1940's era houses with a ton of charm and an artsy vibe, which I do, you'll love this place. Kind of "shabby chic". Surrounded by similar period houses and brick-paved streets, there's a bus stop just outside the gate that takes you to Historic Ybor City neighborhood and within a couple blocks of the Tampa streetcar that goes downtown. Rooms are a bit odd, but in a way that adds to the charm of the place. Kitchen has everything you need, with bottled water dispenser and complimentary Keurig coffee. Everything is very clean. Security is good, with coded locks on the gate, entry door, as well as the bedrooms, but it felt very safe anyway. No vagrants in the area. There is no front desk, but someone will come help you if you require it. Did I mention there's bougainvillea growing beside the rattan rocker on the wraparound porch?
PAMELA, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay in the Palm Villa, walkable to the downtown area and Ybor . Definitely stay there again .
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Don is an amazing guy. Everything was perfect, I highly recommend if you’re planning a trip to Tampa
Eduardo, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

House is cute, clean and very convenient to everything in Ybor I wanted to do. Private room was very spacious but the bed itself was like
Traci, 2-night trip