Hotels Near Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Saturday 17 October 2026 Amalie ArenaUpdated Saturday 17 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Amalie Arena, 15 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are Roost Tampa (4 min), Tampa Marriott Water Street (5 min), Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention (5 min). Next up at the venue: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks on Saturday 17 October 2026. Event-night rates for this window are being sampled and appear here as soon as both suppliers have quoted. Rates sampled 17 Oct 2026.
Amalie Arena sits right on the water in downtown Tampa, and it shows in the hotel spread: 21 of the 24 hotels listed here are an easy walk, with the closest just 0.23 kilometres from the door. That means most people staying for Lightning hockey or a big touring concert can walk in wearing their jersey and skip worrying about parking altogether. The City Area holds the bulk of the choice, a tight cluster of 3 and 4 star hotels that suits fans who want to roll out of bed and be at the game in minutes. Ybor City offers one walkable option a touch further out, good for anyone who fancies a livelier neighbourhood before or after the puck drops. The Airport Area is there if you need to be near a flight, though nothing there is walkable to the arena. With NHL preseason games and multi-night concert runs like Rush on the calendar, rooms near the arena get booked out fast on event nights, so the closer options tend to go first.
When to book
The Lightning host Nashville on 20 September 2026 and Florida on 24 September 2026, with concerts including Rush on 9 and 11 November 2026 filling the calendar soon after. With 21 of 24 hotels an easy walk from Amalie Arena, the closest rooms move quickly on these dates, so lock in your stay well before the event you want.
Best areas to stay near Amalie Arena
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
City Area
16 hotels · 0.2–5.3 km · 14 walkable
The main event-night base, with 21 hotels ranging from 0.23 to 3.38 kilometres from Amalie Arena and 20 of them walkable. Mostly 3 and 4 star properties, this is the pick for anyone who wants to walk to the game and stumble back after without a second thought.
- Event night
- A$753
- Normal night
- —
3–4 star hotels listed
Ybor City
1 hotel · 2.5–2.5 km · 1 walkable
Just one hotel here, sitting 2.45 kilometres from the arena but still walkable. A 3 star option for travellers who want a bit of neighbourhood character around them rather than staying right in the thick of downtown.
- Event night
- A$631
- Normal night
- —
3-star hotels listed
Airport Area
7 hotels · 5.3–6.5 km · 0 walkable
Two 3 star hotels around 5.25 to 5.26 kilometres from Amalie Arena, neither of them walkable. Makes more sense if you are combining the game with a flight than if walking to puck drop matters to you.
- Event night
- A$560
- Normal night
- —
3–4 star hotels listed
Hotels near Amalie Arena, by distance
Event window 17 Oct 2026 → 18 Oct 2026 · 1 night · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Roost Tampa The closest hotel to Amalie Arena, just 0.23 kilometres away, a 4-minute walk, 4-star comfort. | City Area | 4 min walk 0.2 km | 4 | A$1,044 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Tampa Marriott Water Street 4-star City Area stay 0.27 kilometres from the arena, about a 5-minute walk to your seat. | City Area | 5 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$834 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention 4-star Embassy Suites 0.29 kilometres out, a 5-minute walk from Amalie Arena. | City Area | 5 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$747 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Jw Marriott Tampa Water Street JW Marriott quality 0.42 kilometres from the arena, a 7-minute walk in the City Area. | City Area | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$1,232 | — | See rates | View rates |
 The Westin Tampa Waterside Waterside 4-star hotel 0.61 kilometres from Amalie Arena, roughly a 10-minute walk. | City Area | 10 min walk 0.6 km | 4 | A$869 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown Hyatt Place option 0.71 kilometres out, 12-minute walk, straightforward 3-star City Area stay. | City Area | 12 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$793 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Hyatt House Tampa Downtown Hyatt House suites 0.71 kilometres from the arena, a 12-minute walk, 3-star City Area base. 9.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | City Area | 12 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$725 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Hilton Tampa Downtown 4-star Hilton Tampa Downtown, 0.73 kilometres away, about a 12-minute walk to the game. | City Area | 12 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$837 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown Tapestry Collection 4-star Tapestry Collection hotel 1.22 kilometres from the arena, about a 20-minute walk. | City Area | 20 min walk 1.2 km | 4 | A$542 | — | See rates | View rates |
| City Area | 24 min walk 1.4 km | 3 | A$758 | — | See rates | View rates | |
 The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | City Area | 27 min walk 1.6 km | 3 | A$655 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown 8.4/10 guest score · 1 reviews | City Area | 33 min walk 2.0 km | 3 | A$514 | — | See rates | View rates |
| City Area | 39 min walk 2.4 km | 4 | A$987 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Ybor City | 40 min walk 2.5 km | 3 | A$631 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| City Area | 50 min walk 3.0 km | 3 | A$270 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| City Area | 3.4 km 3.4 km | 4 | A$617 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport Area | 5.3 km 5.3 km | 3 | A$560 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport Area | 5.3 km 5.3 km | 3 | A$494 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| City Area | 5.3 km 5.3 km | 3 | A$475 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport Area | 5.5 km 5.5 km | 3 | A$857 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport Area | 5.6 km 5.6 km | 3 | A$576 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport Area | 6.3 km 6.3 km | 3 | A$747 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport Area | 6.4 km 6.4 km | 4 | A$380 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport Area | 6.5 km 6.5 km | 3 | A$558 | — | See rates | View rates |
Map: Amalie Arena and the listed hotels
Getting to Amalie Arena
TECO Line Streetcar stop right behind the arena
The free TECO Line Streetcar has a dedicated Amalie Arena Station at Beneficial Drive and Channelside Drive, with the streetcar dropping fans off right behind the arena. Service runs about every twelve to fifteen minutes and is extended until midnight for weeknight and Sunday arena events.
HART buses serve downtown stops near the arena
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit routes such as Route 8, Route 19 and Route 30 connect Marion Transit Center and other downtown points to stops within walking distance of the arena. HART's own route information lists Amalie Arena among the destinations served by its downtown bus network.
Separate rideshare drop off and pickup points
Rideshare drop off before events happens in a fifteen minute loading circle near the intersection of Morgan Street and Channelside Drive, while post event pickup is directed to designated points away from the main doors to ease congestion, including locations near the Tampa Convention Center and the Florida Aquarium. The arrangement was introduced specifically to improve fan wait times and reduce congestion around the building.
No on site parking, use nearby downtown garages
The arena itself has no on site car park, so spectators use surrounding downtown Tampa garages and lots such as the Pam Iorio Garage, Fort Brooke Garage, Whiting Garage, Port Garage, Tampa Convention Center Garage and the Florida Aquarium lot. The Pam Iorio Garage at Channelside Drive and Florida Avenue is the most commonly recommended option for accessible parking, with an accessible drop off circle also located off Channelside Drive beside the accessible entrance.
Park and ride option using the streetcar
Fans who park further away in garages along the streetcar route, such as the Fort Brooke Garage or the Fernando Noriega Palm Avenue Garage, can ride the free TECO Line Streetcar to the arena, with free return service for about an hour after the event ends.
Around nine miles from Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport sits roughly eight to nine miles from the arena, a drive of around fifteen minutes off peak via Interstate 275 and the Ashley Drive exit into downtown Tampa, though travel time can run noticeably longer on a busy event night.
Doors typically open sixty to ninety minutes before start
Door opening times vary by event but are typically sixty to ninety minutes before showtime, and doors for Tampa Bay Lightning games normally open sixty minutes before puck drop, with premium ticket holders let in ninety minutes early. The arena also operates a strict no re-entry policy once guests have entered for a game or event.
Source: www.amaliearena.com, www.813area.com
Short walk from streetcar stop to the gates
The TECO Streetcar stop on Channelside Drive sits within about a two minute walk of the arena entrance, making it one of the closest public transport links to the building.
Upcoming at Amalie Arena
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Amalie Arena?
15 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are Roost Tampa (4 min, 0.2 km), Tampa Marriott Water Street (5 min, 0.3 km), Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention (5 min, 0.3 km).
How much do hotels near Amalie Arena cost on the event night?
We sample event-night rates for every listed hotel and publish the median against a normal night once both dates have been quoted. Use the live search for today's exact prices.
When is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks at Amalie Arena?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks is scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026 at 16:00 local time (NHL (Ice Hockey)). Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (17 Oct 2026 → 18 Oct 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Amalie Arena?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 15 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Tampa, FL are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Amalie Arena with free cancellation?
0 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Tampa, FL events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.