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Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches hotels under $500 a night, Nov 27 to 29, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 32 of the 46 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Westshore and Tampa Airport: choose airport convenience and shopping over a walkable Tampa experience. Downtown Tampa and Channelside: the strongest all-round Tampa base, especially without a car. Busch Gardens and USF: a practical park-and-campus base, not a sightseeing neighborhood. St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille: a strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace.

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Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches hotels under $500 a night, Nov 27 to 29, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Westshore & Tampa Airport; Downtown Tampa & Channelside; Busch Gardens & USF; St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (32 of 46 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Westshore & Tampa Airport: Choose airport convenience and shopping over a walkable Tampa experience. Typical $223 a night. Subway: HART 30 serves Kennedy Boulevard and 10 serves Cypress Street.
  • Downtown Tampa & Channelside: The strongest all-round Tampa base, especially without a car. Typical $302 a night. Subway: Walk the Riverwalk and use the free TECO streetcar for Channelside–Ybor.
  • Busch Gardens & USF: A practical park-and-campus base, not a sightseeing neighborhood. Typical $176 a night. Subway: HART 9 serves 30th Street, with other routes around USF.
  • St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille: A strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace. Typical $202 a night. Subway: Walk within your immediate beach district.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF (Near Busch Gardens) — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

2. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

3. Hyatt Place Busch Gardens — 3-star, Hyatt

4. Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - Airport Area by IHG — 3-star, independent

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Stadium – Airport Area by IHG — 3-star, independent

6. Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — 4-star, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

More hotels in the area (40)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 27 to 29, 2026
  1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF (Near Busch Gardens), Busch Gardens & USF
    #1 of 6 · Busch Gardens & USF

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF (Near Busch Gardens)

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $91a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A cheaper USF base with friendly staff, included breakfast and free parking. You accept uneven room condition, mustiness and noisy air-conditioning.

    $19/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $183 vs $220 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 9 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $182 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens, Busch Gardens & USF
    #2 of 6 · Busch Gardens & USF

    La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $93a night · Nov 27 to 29

    One of the cheapest park stopovers, with breakfast, parking and convenient Busch Gardens access. You accept recurring cleaning and pest complaints, dated fittings and noise.

    $46/night less than Booking.com (22%)

    Axel $321 vs $413 on Booking.com for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 9 of 9 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $185 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hyatt Place Busch Gardens, Busch Gardens & USF
    #3 of 6 · Busch Gardens & USF

    Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

    3-star · Hyatt

    $123a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Roomy accommodation and particularly helpful staff for park trips prioritizing space over polish. You accept older interiors, paid parking and reported elevator disruption.

    $48/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $357 vs $453 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $246 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - Airport Area by IHG, Westshore & Tampa Airport
    #4 of 6 · Westshore & Tampa Airport

    Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - Airport Area by IHG

    3-star · Independent

    $137a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A cheaper airport stop with helpful staff, dining and a heated outdoor pool. You accept maintenance varies; parking and breakfast cost extra.

    $87/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $690 vs $864 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $274 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Stadium – Airport Area by IHG, Westshore & Tampa Airport
    #5 of 6 · Westshore & Tampa Airport

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Stadium – Airport Area by IHG

    3-star · Independent

    $142a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Modern, spacious rooms and included breakfast for stadium weekends or airport overnights. You accept limited shuttle hours; confirm amenity and parking charges.

    $70/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $328 vs $468 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $283 all in for 2 nights, of which $11 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Westshore & Tampa Airport
    #6 of 6 · Westshore & Tampa Airport

    Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    4-star · Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    $143a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Welcoming staff and worthwhile poolside downtime at a mid-priced airport-area hotel. You accept paid parking, limited shuttle hours and housekeeping on request.

    $80/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $305 vs $465 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $286 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

32 of 46 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown Tampa · 4-star$419/night less than Expedia (58%)

    Axel $609 vs $1,447 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  2. 2. The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa · Westshore · 4-star$155/night less than Expedia (47%)

    Axel $346 vs $656 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  3. 3. St Pete Beach Suites · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$110/night less than Expedia (40%)

    Axel $331 vs $551 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  4. 4. Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Westshore · 4-star$80/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $305 vs $465 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  5. 5. Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $418 vs $637 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  6. 6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Stadium – Airport Area by IHG · Westshore · 3-star$70/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $328 vs $468 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  7. 7. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites · Treasure Island · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $692 vs $911 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  8. 8. Four Points by Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore · Westshore · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $279 vs $365 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina · Treasure Island · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (23%)$144Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  2. 2. Four Points by Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore · Westshore · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (23%)$149Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  3. 3. Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown Tampa · 4-star$419/night less than Expedia (58%)$150Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  4. 4. Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront · Downtown St. Petersburg · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (13%)$150Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  5. 5. The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa · Westshore · 4-star$155/night less than Expedia (47%)$159Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  6. 6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens · Busch Gardens · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (17%)$160Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  7. 7. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk · Downtown Tampa · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (14%)$160Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  8. 8. Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District · Ybor City · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (12%)$167Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  9. 9. Hilton Tampa Downtown · Downtown Tampa · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (7%)$167Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  10. 10. St Pete Beach Suites · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$110/night less than Expedia (40%)$168Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  11. 11. OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF · Busch Gardens · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (9%)$169Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  12. 12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore · Westshore · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (6%)$179Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  13. 13. Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown · Downtown St. Petersburg · 3-star$184Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  14. 14. Oasis Bay Suites · Busch Gardens · 3-star$187Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  15. 15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens · Busch Gardens · 3-star$47/night less than Expedia (12%)$198Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  16. 16. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (7%)$204Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  17. 17. Hotel Haya · Ybor City · 4-star$33/night less than Booking.com (7%)$211Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  18. 18. Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown · Downtown St. Petersburg · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$216Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  19. 19. Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside · Downtown Tampa · 4-star$219Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  20. 20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center · Downtown Tampa · 3-star$222Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  21. 21. Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (7%)$228Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  22. 22. Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG · Downtown St. Petersburg · 3-star$233Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  23. 23. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay · Westshore · 4-star$235Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  24. 24. Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (34%)$241Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  25. 25. Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District · Downtown Tampa · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (14%)$263Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  26. 26. Bilmar Beach Resort · Treasure Island · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$263Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  27. 27. Shephard's Beach Resort · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$77/night less than Expedia (21%)$264Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  28. 28. Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$65/night less than Booking.com (23%)$264Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  29. 29. St Pete Shores Hotel · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$267Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  30. 30. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown · Downtown St. Petersburg · 3-star$272Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  31. 31. Island Grand at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$54/night less than Expedia (15%)$291Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  32. 32. Tampa Airport Marriott · Westshore · 3-star$292Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  33. 33. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)$295Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  34. 34. Tampa Marriott Water Street · Downtown Tampa · 4-star$316Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  35. 35. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites · Treasure Island · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (24%)$333Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  36. 36. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$342Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  37. 37. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (5%)$351Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  38. 38. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$363Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  39. 39. The Luce, St. Pete Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$368Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  40. 40. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$385Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
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