Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free for guests.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with instructions.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Tampa Heights, within a 5-minute drive of Tampa Riverwalk and Port of Tampa. It is 1.8 miles from Tampa Convention Center and 3.5 miles from Tampa Bay.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies are not provided.

Palm Villa Hostel

What guests think

At Palm Villa Hostel, guests frequently highlight friendly, responsive staff, clean rooms and common areas, and a convenient location near Ybor with easy transit access, alongside homey touches like a well-equipped kitchen, porch spaces, and a sociable vibe.

Several reviews note traffic noise from the nearby highway, though others found interiors quiet. Rooms vary in size and layout, with some feeling small or having thin partitions that let sound travel. While many describe feeling safe, a few raise concerns about security and limited on-site staffing. Expect a budget-friendly stay with simple comforts and some quirks.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Guests praise the useful kitchen and inviting common areas such as the porch or patio, which foster a social atmosphere. Several guests also noted feeling safe on the property.

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10

Carol

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great, nice kitchen and shared bath with soap, shampoo, hairdryer, etc. I didn’t explore the area.

10

Justin

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Responsive host. Easy check-in & payment. Useful kitchen. Hot shower. Convenient en-suite bath. In light of proximity to highway, was quiet inside.

10

PAMELA

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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?

10

Barry

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Beverly

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Helpful sign in. It was nice to cook.

10

Silvie

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

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.

10

Mike

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice kitchen and patio. Generally clean. It is a solid Hostel

10

Ilya

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

10

Barry

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Daniel

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property as clean, including rooms and bathrooms. A few noted dusty bedding.

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10

Katerina

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was very impressed with this place. Very clean. Quiet. Would stay again.

6

Mike

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Traci

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Yilan

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great price, but the bed needs cleaning. A lot of dust shows on the linen.

10

Susan

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great clean quiet

10

Mike

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice kitchen and patio. Generally clean. It is a solid Hostel

10

Ilya

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

6

Richard

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Had my iPad stolen from my room when I was not there. Otherwise, the place was good and clean. Location was just fair.

10

Barry

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Summer

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean and cost effective for need

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Rooms

Room sizes and layouts vary; some private rooms are spacious while others feel small. Noise can affect certain rooms due to freeway exposure or thin interior partitions.

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10

Carol

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great, nice kitchen and shared bath with soap, shampoo, hairdryer, etc. I didn’t explore the area.

10

PAMELA

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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?

10

Katerina

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was very impressed with this place. Very clean. Quiet. Would stay again.

6

Mike

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Traci

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Camille

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Yu-Hsiang

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This place is kind comfort. But this place is placed beside a busy high way. Some traffic noise. I do not commend this place for someone who is sensitive to noise.

8

Swaranjit

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room a bit congested and also shared room, so can be somewhat risky, better to take a single room.Other than that it is quiet and peacefull.

10

Jacob

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Jacob enjoyed his room there.

8

jerry

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn't like sleeping in a top bunk

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Service

Staff and hosts are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, with easy check in. Some guests reported limited on site staffing or support when issues arose.

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10

Michael

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!!

10

Justin

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Responsive host. Easy check-in & payment. Useful kitchen. Hot shower. Convenient en-suite bath. In light of proximity to highway, was quiet inside.

10

Susan

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Our host Don was wonderful! Very cordial and helpful.

10

Jacqueline

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast place right on the corner! Staff all very accommodating and responsive.

2

Antonesha

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Worst he k and hostel I’ve ever seen no Frontdesk no manager support. Construction and random guest needing to use the bathroom

8

Beverly

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Helpful sign in. It was nice to cook.

10

Silvie

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

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.

10

Ilya

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

10

Barry

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Susan

13 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service and cooperation from the management was exceptional. They upgraded our room half way through our stay.. and were very understanding.

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Location

Convenient for Ybor City with a nearby bus stop and walkable access; several guests felt the area was safe. The adjacent highway can bring traffic noise, though some found interiors quiet.

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10

Justin

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Responsive host. Easy check-in & payment. Useful kitchen. Hot shower. Convenient en-suite bath. In light of proximity to highway, was quiet inside.

10

Brenton

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was great, i love that it was a walk away from central ybor!!

10

PAMELA

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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?

8

Traci

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Daniella

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Minha estadia foi muito boa! O anfitrião muito gentil . Area segura. Ambiente familiar.

8

Yu-Hsiang

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This place is kind comfort. But this place is placed beside a busy high way. Some traffic noise. I do not commend this place for someone who is sensitive to noise.

10

Ilya

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

6

Richard

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Had my iPad stolen from my room when I was not there. Otherwise, the place was good and clean. Location was just fair.

10

Barry

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Daniel

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Palm Villa Hostel

About this property

Location

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory #3 Male Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory #6 Coed Dorm

Studio Suite, 1 Large Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory #5 Male Dorm

Deluxe Single Room #9 Privet Room

Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite #4- Privet Room

Basic Room #1 Female Dorm

Deluxe Studio

Shared Dormitory #2 Coed Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory #4 Male Dorm

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