Parking in Ybor can test your patience, especially on a busy evening when every side street feels…read morelike a slow parade of cars hunting for the same handful of open spaces, so finding this clean, modern and well lit parking deck just off Ybor's main street felt like a small victory. The entrance is easy to spot, the ramps are wide enough that you never feel squeezed, and once you're inside the whole structure feels orderly and calm in a way that street parking never does. The rates are straightforward. It's 2 dollars for the first hour and 2 dollars for each additional hour up to a 14 dollar daily max. We were only here a couple of hours and I'm expensing it, so it barely registered, but even if I weren't it still feels like a fair price for the convenience and the peace of mind. The lines are cleanly painted, the lighting is bright and even, and the whole place feels maintained rather than forgotten. It's still Ybor, though, so the usual common sense applies. Don't leave valuables in sight and give your car a quick once‑over before you walk away. But as far as parking in this neighborhood goes, this deck is about as easy and low stress as it gets. [Review 148 of 2026 - 2255 in Florida - 25338 overall]

Nice and clean garage in the center of the downtown Ybor area, plus it's right just to the Ritz!…read moreThere was also a very nice parking attendant ready to help in case anything went awry.

Our recent experience was outstanding. Our vehicle had been left in the structure by a car…read moretransport service. When we landed, we called for shuttle service and were informed that the shuttle was already at the pickup location. The driver was both professional and very friendly and helpful. To my surprise, our car had already been brought down by A-1 to curbside by their office. Office staff were also professional and very friendly. It would have been difficult to have better service than provided.

Did it over the internet and it went very smoothly. Plus a ride to and from the airport.read more

Also called Harbor Lot. I wasn't aware that I should have reserved parking ahead while going on a…read morecruise out of Tampa. At first, I accidentally went into a residential parking garage and was locked inside with my car and no elevator. Luckily a resident was leaving and was able to let me out. I eventually found the main cruise port parking garage, but they were full and sending people to this overflow lot. It's basically a field where they park your car and it's almost a mile walk to the port. The day we parked they had a shuttle to get us to the cruise ship, but let us know there was no shuttle to come back to the lot afterwards. There's only a one car sized entrance/exit so it gets backed up when there are a lot of people either trying to come in or leave. I would only recommend this out of desperation. Definitely reserve your parking ahead of time in the parking garage near the port.

When making a reservation online, I noticed a message that said that the lot was full but they had…read morean overflow lot nearby. So when I was close by I called to confirm where I was supposed to park. PD: Parking Doctor Me: Hello, How are you? PD: what can I help you with ma'am? Me: I made my reservations online, can I confirm which lot I should be parking in? PD: just come to 1254 channelside drive we will show you where to park. Upon arrival, there were a bunch of guys standing around a folding table in a fenced area smoking cigarettes. The lot is in a makeshift grassy area between several dilapidated and empty warehouses. Upon returning from the cruise the driver pulls in by the gate and informs us that we either have to drag our luggage in between all the gates, through the muddy parking lot to our cars or we can pull our car around and he will unload the luggage. My car was a bit away and I had to maneuver around tree stumps, pot holes and half closed fences. Finally getting back to the gate, finding my luggage sitting in the middle of the field and no attendant. I am not picky, I don't normally even worry about where I park my car. But I didn't feel safe in this lot and I wasn't 100% certain my car was going to be there. I was not happy my luggage was left unattended.

Love Ybor. Different world in the day time with a cigar and a coffee. Can be a little sketchy at…read moretimes but as long as you know how to fight and or protect yourself you will be ok. Beautiful Cuban history and views. Always a growing place

That new place upstairs, is garbage. Got the taco order wrong 3 times, and soon will be another…read moreratchet ass place. You can already tell..

Fast and easy!!! We will use this service again when we cruise out of Tampa! Get your parking…read moreonline before you go and then drop your car off at the Valet station in the port.

Did the valet parking for a cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Islander and it was worth every cent!…read moreWe pulled up to valet parking, unloaded our luggage and they parked our vehicle for us. We got off the ship at 8:30 AM, handed them our ticket and were in our vehicle on the way home by 8:45 AM.

There's always so much going on here from cruises to bowling to eating to the beer garden, live…read moremusic, and in general lots of people watching. I come over here all the time on my nightly walk and people watch. I also have been to Splitsville a bunch for bowling and eating. The LightHaus Beer Garden is at the middle of the wharf and is a nice place to watch a game, catch a beer, and enjoy the Tampa weather. Sundays are usually the best day to come here because then you can watch the cruise boats sail away. The Tampa sign is right next to here. There's not a giant Sparkman Wharf chair that you can get your picture at. Oh, and don't sleep on JoToro. I like getting Mexican food over there and it's very cheap. Once again, another great spot to people watch.

I had some time to kill before heading to the airport, so I took a walk over to Sparkman Wharf…read more It's conveniently located not far from the cruise terminal in Tampa and was very easy to find. There were quite a few food places to choose from and a nice grassy area to sit outside and eat, which gave it a relaxing atmosphere. The downside for me was that there really weren't many shops; actually I believe I only saw one shop and it was for dogs. I think it would be much better if they added more shops and a souvenir shop would be awesome so visitors and cruise travelers could pick up some unique treasures while they're there. Overall, it's a decent spot to grab a bite and relax for a little while, but I was hoping for a bit more shopping and entertainment.

Super convenient if you're going to the convention center. Parking was really easy and it was a…read morequick walk to the convention center entrance. My friend did the driving and had the app already on her phone but i think it was less than $20 to park the entire day.

This is the only real option to use when going to the convention center. You can walk under cover…read morefrom your car all the way to the the convention center & stay out of the heat or rain. The city always keeps it clean. Just remember when you leave your car, which level (upper or lower) you are using.

They now have ParkMobile so you can pay via app for this garage. The zone is 9913 in case you want…read moreto see pricing. When I went, it was to see a comedian at the Tampa Theatre so it was a flat $15, which came out to $15.35, no matter how long you parked. (I'm actually not sure if the comedian was the reason it was "event parking", but I didn't see a ton of people going elsewhere.) That's kind of annoying, but it is what it is. I'm pretty lucky that we live in the suburbs so I'm not used to paying for parking. This lot is three blocks from the Tampa Theatre so super convenient. There's only one way out, so I bet when it's an actual busy night it will be hard to get out, but we had no issues. I'm just glad that there is a convenient covered garage so that I don't have to go looking for street parking.

Whatever you do, do NOT take the stairs! Parking is convenient and affordable (more so than other…read morenearby garages), but the bridge to the Straz is gone now, so you have to go to the street to get there...and the elevators are too small to accommodate 5 expansive floors of vehicle patrons. The stairwell smells like a beach bathroom that's been urinated on/in a thousand times and never cleaned. It's soooo bad. That and the blood stains covered in something foamy at the bottom of one step made me want to puke. Exiting is a nightmare. Allow yourself 46-60 minutes during an event to exit if you're not parked on ground level.

My time at Hyde Park Village was essentially an elite level window shopping experience with my…read moremother, and honestly, I would not trade that day for anything. She was with me for my hair appointment, so we turned the whole thing into a full blown mother daughter day, which made it special regardless of what we did or did not buy. Hyde Park Village is absolutely perfect for strolling, wandering, lingering, and people watching because if you want to observe how the well heeled set moves through life, this is your front row seat. You will see retirees with serious jewelry sitting at cafés for hours, young professionals dressed like they have brand partnerships, and valet attendants casually opening doors to cars that cost more than some people's homes. It is fascinating in the best way. As for shopping, I will say this with humor and humility, it is way outside of my budget. I can admire the displays, appreciate the tailoring, and mentally style outfits I am not purchasing, but when I look at the price tags I am reminded that I am there for the ambiance and not the transactions. That does not make the experience any less enjoyable because there is something wonderful about walking through a beautifully curated space without the pressure to buy. For me, Hyde Park Village works as a place to enjoy a gorgeous Florida day, grab a bite, observe the scene, and spend quality time with my mother, which is what truly mattered. I may not have left with shopping bags swinging from my arm, but I left with a memory of a really lovely day, and sometimes that is the better purchase anyway.

Hyde Park is about a mile and a half away from downtown Tampa and we were excited to get a walk in…read moreto go explore. My first Impressions was that it reminds me of a mini Rodeo Drive. Cute little shopping area with name brands as well as local shops. There are a few restaurants to pick from as well. A fun way to spend a few hours if you have time to kill in Tampa.

I really like this area of Tampa. They have outdoor markets, free events in the small green space,…read moreand plenty of shops and restaurants to keep you busy.

I had a disappointing experience today. I briefly set my coffee down on a stone bench while I…read morestepped a few feet away to attend to my 3-year-old son. I was gone for less than a minute, and when I returned, a staff member had already thrown my drink away--even though it was still mostly full. When I asked why, I was told that he had asked around and no one responded. However, I was clearly nearby with my child. I understand the need to keep the area clean, but this felt unnecessarily rushed and inconsiderate. The staff member did apologize, which I appreciate, but there was no offer to replace or reimburse the drink. It would have been more thoughtful to wait a bit longer or make a better effort to locate the owner before discarding someone's purchase. I hope management can address this so other customers don't have a similar experience.