Gram's Place Hostel
| Dorm Bed | $24.75 |
| Private Room | $24.75 |
$24.75 to $24.75
3109 North Ola Ave. ,
Tampa,
USA,
33603
GOOD MUSIC, GOOD PEOPLE, GOOD VIBES, GOOD FUN! Little Montreal & Little Amsterdam in Tampa!
Featuring 2 old Tampa cottages, circa 1945, shaded by ancient Oak trees laced with Spanish moss. Embellished with quaint walkways, porches, 2 courtyards with waterfalls, palms, Flowers and vines.
A cozy outside BYOB bar (Parsons Pub) adjacent to an oversize jacuzzi with sunning decks. 2 cats lounging around contentedly...and the strains of Jazz, Blues, Folk (Celtic), Country, Rock & Roll, Big Band, Reggae, Classical, Etc... fills the air.
NOTE: Tax of 12% is not included in the price.
We are located in the Center of Tampa only minutes from:
Historic Ybor City & Vintage Electric Streetcar Line (2 miles), Entertainment, Music Concerts & Sports activities, The Ice Palace (now St. Pete Times Forum), and The Tampa Convention Center (are 2 miles), The Historic Tampa Theatre (1 and half mile), The New Stetson University College of Law , Tampa Campus (one mile away) WMNF 88.5 FM community radio station (1 and half mile), The Historic Tampa Bay Hotel now The University of Tampa & Hillsborough Community College (are 2 miles) Raymond James Stadium & Yankee Stadium Legends Field (are 3 miles) Seminole Hard Rock Casino (4 miles) Skippers Smokehouse music venue (6 miles), Busch Gardens & Adventure Island (5 miles), Lowery Park Zoo (3 miles), The International Shopping Plaza at Tampa International Airport, University of South Florida & Sun Dome & MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) (6 miles)
DIRECTIONS: FROM The GREYHOUND BUS STATION
and on to the CITY BUS/Streetcar system, (or by CAR OR CAB): Note; When you get on the city bus, buy a $3 dollar all day pass and have correct change with you as the bus driver does NOT give change. They DO NOT have bus transfers either. Last bus leaves at 10:05pm M-F, (7:30pm Sat.) 6:40pm Sun.
Go west, 1 block on Polk st. to Morgan st. Turn right (Go north) on Morgan st. 4 blocks to the MARION TRANSIT CENTER (MTC). Get on The Florida ave bus #1 Ask the bus driver to stop at the first bus stop PAST FLORIBRASKA AVE, Just 1 mile north. When you get off the bus you will see Plymouth St. Go left (West) 3 blocks to Ola ave. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. PHONE BOX AT THE ENTRANCE GATE, DIAL 22 AT GATE.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE TRAIN STATION and on to the CITY BUS/Streetcar system, (or by CAR OR CAB): Note; When you get on the city bus, buy a $3 dollar pass and have correct change with you as the bus driver does NOT give change.
They DO NOT have have bus transfers either. Last bus leaves at 10:05pm M-F,(7:30pm Sat.) 6:40pm Sun.
In front of the Train station is a street called ZACK ST. Go the only way you can go which is West on Zack st.(one long long block and two regular blocks) to MORGAN ST. Turn right (Go north) on Morgan st. 5 blocks to the MARION TRANSIT CENTER, (Or get on any bus from the TRAIN STATION going to the MARION TRANSIT CENTER.) When at the Marion Transit Center, get on The Florida ave bus #1 ) Ask the bus driver to stop at the first bus stop PAST FLORIBRASKA AVE, Just 1 mile north. When you get off the bus you will see Plymouth St. Go left (West) 3 blocks to Ola ave. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. PHONE BOX AT THE ENTRANCE GATE, DIAL 22 AT GATE.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM THE TAMPA AIRPORT and on to the CITY BUS/Streetcar system,
Note; When you get on the city bus, buy a $3 dollar pass and have correct change with you as the bus driver does NOT give change. Last bus of the day leaves at 8:15pm.
From the airport get on bus # 30 DOWNTOWN BOUND TO THE Marion Transit Center. Get off the # 30 bus and get on The Florida ave bus #1 ) Ask the bus driver to stop at the first bus stop PAST FLORIBRASKA AVE, Just 1 mile north. When you get off the bus you will see Plymouth St. Go left (West) 3 blocks to Ola ave. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. PHONE BOX AT THE ENTRANCE GATE, DIAL 22 AT GATE.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM
THE TAMPA AIRPORT BY CAR OR CAB
Exit airport to I-275 North. The first exit past the I-4 exit isEXIT 46B (old exit 29), MLK blvd. Go down the exit ramp, make a left (west) ½ mile ( 3 traffic lights) to Highland ave. Do Not turn on Highland ave. Go past Highland ave 2 blocks to Ola Avenue. Turn left (south) ½ mile to Plymouth St. and Ola ave in the N.W. area of Historic Tampa Heights. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. Phone box at entrance gate. Parking is on Plymouth St.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM THE NORTH
BY CAR OR CAB.
Take I-275 South to EXIT 46B (old exit 29), that is MLK Blvd. Go west (right turn) ½ mile ( 3 traffic lights) to Highland ave. Do Not turn on Highland ave. Go past Highland ave 2 blocks to Ola Ave. N. then go south (left turn) ½ mile to the corner of W. Plymouth St. & N. Ola Ave. YOU ARE HERE. Entrance is the first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. Phone box at entrance gate. Parking is on Plymouth St.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM THE SOUTH
BY CAR OR CAB.
Take I-75 North to I-4. Then take I-4 West (towards Tampa,) Just Pass the Ybor City Exit on I-4 get in the right lane. (Note; This is where I- 4 ends at I-275.) Be sure to take I-275 North. The first exit on I-275 North that you will see is EXIT 46B (old exit 29). that is M.L.K. Blvd. Go west (left turn) ½ mile ( 3 traffic lights) to Highland ave. Do Not turn on Highland ave. Go past Highland ave 2 blocks to Ola Ave. N. , then go south (left turn) ½ mile to the corner of W. Plymouth St. & N. Ola Ave. YOU ARE HERE. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. Phone box at entrance gate. Parking is on Plymouth St
Negatives: could have been less friendlier so it would be easier to leave.
Negatives: it is so far away from the beach and the area is not secure.
Negatives: Quite a distance from places, but unless you have a car in Tampa, everything is…
Negatives: it is more a backpackers hostel
Negatives: I dunno what to say. All was OK for me.
Negatives: nothing
Negatives:
Negatives: rooms are tight.
Featuring 2 old Tampa cottages, circa 1945, shaded by ancient Oak trees laced with Spanish moss. Embellished with quaint walkways, porches, 2 courtyards with waterfalls, palms, Flowers and vines.
A cozy outside BYOB bar (Parsons Pub) adjacent to an oversize jacuzzi with sunning decks. 2 cats lounging around contentedly...and the strains of Jazz, Blues, Folk (Celtic), Country, Rock & Roll, Big Band, Reggae, Classical, Etc... fills the air.
NOTE: Tax of 12% is not included in the price.
We are located in the Center of Tampa only minutes from:
Historic Ybor City & Vintage Electric Streetcar Line (2 miles), Entertainment, Music Concerts & Sports activities, The Ice Palace (now St. Pete Times Forum), and The Tampa Convention Center (are 2 miles), The Historic Tampa Theatre (1 and half mile), The New Stetson University College of Law , Tampa Campus (one mile away) WMNF 88.5 FM community radio station (1 and half mile), The Historic Tampa Bay Hotel now The University of Tampa & Hillsborough Community College (are 2 miles) Raymond James Stadium & Yankee Stadium Legends Field (are 3 miles) Seminole Hard Rock Casino (4 miles) Skippers Smokehouse music venue (6 miles), Busch Gardens & Adventure Island (5 miles), Lowery Park Zoo (3 miles), The International Shopping Plaza at Tampa International Airport, University of South Florida & Sun Dome & MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) (6 miles)
DIRECTIONS: FROM The GREYHOUND BUS STATION
and on to the CITY BUS/Streetcar system, (or by CAR OR CAB): Note; When you get on the city bus, buy a $3 dollar all day pass and have correct change with you as the bus driver does NOT give change. They DO NOT have bus transfers either. Last bus leaves at 10:05pm M-F, (7:30pm Sat.) 6:40pm Sun.
Go west, 1 block on Polk st. to Morgan st. Turn right (Go north) on Morgan st. 4 blocks to the MARION TRANSIT CENTER (MTC). Get on The Florida ave bus #1 Ask the bus driver to stop at the first bus stop PAST FLORIBRASKA AVE, Just 1 mile north. When you get off the bus you will see Plymouth St. Go left (West) 3 blocks to Ola ave. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. PHONE BOX AT THE ENTRANCE GATE, DIAL 22 AT GATE.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE TRAIN STATION and on to the CITY BUS/Streetcar system, (or by CAR OR CAB): Note; When you get on the city bus, buy a $3 dollar pass and have correct change with you as the bus driver does NOT give change.
They DO NOT have have bus transfers either. Last bus leaves at 10:05pm M-F,(7:30pm Sat.) 6:40pm Sun.
In front of the Train station is a street called ZACK ST. Go the only way you can go which is West on Zack st.(one long long block and two regular blocks) to MORGAN ST. Turn right (Go north) on Morgan st. 5 blocks to the MARION TRANSIT CENTER, (Or get on any bus from the TRAIN STATION going to the MARION TRANSIT CENTER.) When at the Marion Transit Center, get on The Florida ave bus #1 ) Ask the bus driver to stop at the first bus stop PAST FLORIBRASKA AVE, Just 1 mile north. When you get off the bus you will see Plymouth St. Go left (West) 3 blocks to Ola ave. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. PHONE BOX AT THE ENTRANCE GATE, DIAL 22 AT GATE.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM THE TAMPA AIRPORT and on to the CITY BUS/Streetcar system,
Note; When you get on the city bus, buy a $3 dollar pass and have correct change with you as the bus driver does NOT give change. Last bus of the day leaves at 8:15pm.
From the airport get on bus # 30 DOWNTOWN BOUND TO THE Marion Transit Center. Get off the # 30 bus and get on The Florida ave bus #1 ) Ask the bus driver to stop at the first bus stop PAST FLORIBRASKA AVE, Just 1 mile north. When you get off the bus you will see Plymouth St. Go left (West) 3 blocks to Ola ave. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. PHONE BOX AT THE ENTRANCE GATE, DIAL 22 AT GATE.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM
THE TAMPA AIRPORT BY CAR OR CAB
Exit airport to I-275 North. The first exit past the I-4 exit isEXIT 46B (old exit 29), MLK blvd. Go down the exit ramp, make a left (west) ½ mile ( 3 traffic lights) to Highland ave. Do Not turn on Highland ave. Go past Highland ave 2 blocks to Ola Avenue. Turn left (south) ½ mile to Plymouth St. and Ola ave in the N.W. area of Historic Tampa Heights. You are here. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. Phone box at entrance gate. Parking is on Plymouth St.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM THE NORTH
BY CAR OR CAB.
Take I-275 South to EXIT 46B (old exit 29), that is MLK Blvd. Go west (right turn) ½ mile ( 3 traffic lights) to Highland ave. Do Not turn on Highland ave. Go past Highland ave 2 blocks to Ola Ave. N. then go south (left turn) ½ mile to the corner of W. Plymouth St. & N. Ola Ave. YOU ARE HERE. Entrance is the first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. Phone box at entrance gate. Parking is on Plymouth St.
DIRECTIONS: ARRIVING FROM THE SOUTH
BY CAR OR CAB.
Take I-75 North to I-4. Then take I-4 West (towards Tampa,) Just Pass the Ybor City Exit on I-4 get in the right lane. (Note; This is where I- 4 ends at I-275.) Be sure to take I-275 North. The first exit on I-275 North that you will see is EXIT 46B (old exit 29). that is M.L.K. Blvd. Go west (left turn) ½ mile ( 3 traffic lights) to Highland ave. Do Not turn on Highland ave. Go past Highland ave 2 blocks to Ola Ave. N. , then go south (left turn) ½ mile to the corner of W. Plymouth St. & N. Ola Ave. YOU ARE HERE. Entrance gate is first gate from the corner on W. Plymouth St. Phone box at entrance gate. Parking is on Plymouth St
Reviews
Albert Trudeau
Positives:
The people, the owner, Bruce and Elizabeth treated not only me but everyone with real…Negatives: could have been less friendlier so it would be easier to leave.
Anonymous
Positives:
the atmosphere and the staff is coolNegatives: it is so far away from the beach and the area is not secure.
Will Sheath
Positives:
Very cosy atmosphere, friendly & helpful staffNegatives: Quite a distance from places, but unless you have a car in Tampa, everything is…
Anonymous
Positives:
...Negatives: it is more a backpackers hostel
Petr Lopatin
Positives:
I was given a chance to live in a private room for the same price!…Negatives: I dunno what to say. All was OK for me.
Anonymous
Positives:
nice people, jucuzzi, good public transportation, nice property, securityNegatives: nothing
Anonymous
Positives:
The roof top deck and walkways were awesome. The host gave me a free ride…Negatives:
Anonymous
Positives:
Very exotic place.Negatives: rooms are tight.
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