Where to Stay Near Benchmark International Arena: Hotels for Tampa Bay Lightning Home Games
Benchmark International Arena is in Tampa's Water Street district. It hosts Tampa Bay Lightning home games. The NHL season runs from October to April, with playoffs into June. Walkable from Water Street and downtown hotels; the TECO streetcar runs nearby. The 6 hotels below are chosen for how easy they make getting to and from the arena, starting with the closest.
Where to stay
- Water Street — walk to the arena
- Hyde Park — dining
- Ybor City — historic nightlife
Hotels
#1 · Walkable · about a 3-minute walk · 0.2 mi
★★★★
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Waterfront hotel next to the arena.
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#2 · Walkable · about a 5-minute walk · 0.1 mi
★★★★
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Water Street tower with a rooftop pool.
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#3 · Walkable · about a 5-minute walk · 0.1 mi
★★★★★
The Tampa EDITION
Design-led hotel in Water Street.
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#4 · Walkable · about a 10-minute walk · 0.3 mi
★★★★
The Westin Tampa Waterside
Harbour Island hotel on the water.
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#5 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk · 0.8 mi
★★★★
Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse
Restored 1905 federal courthouse.
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#6 · Short ride or transit · about 10 minutes by car · 2.1 mi
★★★★
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
Food-focused hotel in SoHo.
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Getting there
Walkable from Water Street and downtown hotels; the TECO streetcar runs nearby.
Walkable from downtown; the TECO streetcar runs to Ybor City.
Hotel prices
Rates peak in winter high season.
Before & after the game
Water Street's restaurants and the Tampa Riverwalk.
Tips
- Visit tip
- Walk the Riverwalk before games.
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