Concert-trip guide · MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Hotels Near MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Seven hotels by area, with official booking links and the transport details to check before reserving.
The amphitheatre is inside the Florida State Fairgrounds at 4802 US Highway 301 N. Choose a hotel for the rest of your trip as well as the concert, and include transport in the cost. The table below links directly to each hotel's own page. For venue parking and entrances, use our amphitheatre parking guide.
Seven hotels to compare by area
La Quinta Fairgrounds and Hampton Inn Fairgrounds are in the US-301 and Oak Fair Boulevard area; Seminole Hard Rock is on Orient Road. The other options below are in Ybor City, Brandon and downtown Tampa. Use the address links to check your route to the entrance listed for your event.
| Hotel | Area | Details to compare |
|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Fairgrounds - Casino 4811 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa · map | Fairgrounds area | Wyndham lists complimentary breakfast and an outdoor pool. |
| Hampton Inn by Hilton Tampa Fairgrounds Casino 4506 Oak Fair Blvd, Tampa · map | Fairgrounds area | Hilton lists free breakfast and complimentary on-site self-parking. |
| Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa · map | Orient Road | A hotel and casino resort. Check the hotel offer and its terms for your dates. |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown 1301 E 7th Ave, Tampa · map | Ybor City | Hilton lists free breakfast and paid on-site parking, with limited spaces. |
| Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District 1700 E 9th Ave, Tampa · map | Ybor City | Hilton lists an on-site restaurant and paid self-parking. |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon Regency Park 310 Grand Regency Blvd, Brandon · map | Brandon | Wyndham lists free breakfast, an outdoor pool and in-room microwaves. |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center 513 S Florida Ave, Tampa · map | Downtown Tampa | Hilton lists breakfast and a convention-center skybridge. Include its destination charge and any valet parking in your price comparison. |
Sources: each hotel's official page, linked in its name. Names, addresses and listed amenities checked 2026-09-13. These are selected hotels, grouped by area; room availability and total prices depend on your dates. The hotel links are unpaid.
Walking from a nearby hotel
A nearby address does not establish a usable pedestrian entrance to the concert. This guide has not verified walking routes from these hotels. If walking is part of your plan, confirm the route and entrance with the venue, including access after the show and any accessibility requirements. Otherwise, arrange transport for both journeys.
Hotel shuttles and rideshares
Confirm amphitheatre service with the hotel before booking around a shuttle. Ask about the specific event, departure time, pickup point, last return, passenger capacity, accessibility and any charge. A hotel's general local-shuttle listing does not establish service to this concert. For rideshares, check the venue's current pickup instructions and budget for the return trip as well as arrival.
Choosing between the fairgrounds, Ybor, Brandon and downtown
If the concert is your main stop, compare the hotels around the fairgrounds first. Ybor's two options place you near its dining district; downtown may suit a trip that also includes the Riverwalk or convention center. Brandon may fit other stops east of Tampa. Compare a current route and the full stay cost before choosing.
Compare more than the nightly room rate
Add taxes, mandatory hotel fees, hotel parking and transport to the concert. Check cancellation terms and late-arrival arrangements too. Included breakfast or parking can affect the total; the table identifies selected amenities advertised by the hotels.
Getting to and from the show
If someone is driving you, the venue directs drop-offs to the general admission lot at the Martin Luther King Boulevard entrance. Tell parking staff you are dropping off. For pickup, drivers must arrive 45 minutes before the show ends to enter. Check the current event instructions when arranging your ride.
Source: Venue drop-off and pickup instructions · checked 2026-10-04
Allow time to leave the venue grounds before the drive to your hotel. The best route depends on the open exits and current traffic, so follow staff directions and check navigation when you are ready to leave. A nearby hotel does not guarantee a faster exit from the parking lot.
Venue parking if you drive from the hotel
The venue lists general parking at $20 per vehicle plus tax online in advance, or $25 on event day. Parking is separate from the concert ticket. Lot opening times vary by show (the venue's general rule is two hours before gates, but its listings for the October 8-10 shows open general parking at 3:00 p.m.; Know Before You Go checked 2026-10-06), with general entry via US-301 or MLK Boulevard. Accessible parking uses the Orient Road entrance, requires a visible state-issued plate or placard, and is subject to availability. Check your event details before buying parking.
Source: MIDFLORIDA Amphitheatre official visit page · source checked 2026-09-13
Quick answers
Where is the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre?
Inside the Florida State Fairgrounds at 4802 US Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610. The venue lists US-301 and MLK Boulevard entrances for general parking. Check your event information for arrival instructions.
How should you plan a transfer from Tampa International Airport?
Plan the airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-venue journeys separately. Check a current route for your arrival time, allow for flight delays and traffic, and confirm the hotel's check-in arrangements if you are going straight to the show.
Can you walk from the Hard Rock to the amphitheatre?
The hotel is on Orient Road near the fairgrounds, but this guide has not verified a pedestrian route to the concert entrance. Confirm an allowed route with the venue before choosing the hotel on that basis, and arrange another way to travel if walking is not confirmed.
Related guides
- MIDFLORIDA Amphitheatre parking: rates and entrance information
- Tampa airport parking, if you are flying in for the show
- Restaurants near Benchmark International Arena
Source dates are shown beside the information they support. Confirm current details before your trip. Sources and editorial method.