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The Ritz Ybor

The Ritz Ybor (originally the Rivoli Theatre) is an events venue located in the historic Ybor City, within Tampa, Florida. It dates back to 1917. Worth the trip, Raymond James Stadium is 3.9 mi off.

Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Tampa
180 places to stay
Open since
1917
Wikipedia readers
2.9K
a year · #4,176 of 7,799
In brief

A theatre inside Tampa

You can stay in Tampa

The Ritz Ybor is inside Tampa, which has 180 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Established in 1917

The Ritz Ybor dates from 1917. About ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓

An airport 6 miles away

Tampa (TPA) has airline service, about 6 miles from The Ritz Ybor.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Picking a season

Plan a visit to The Ritz Ybor around the weather below.

Jan71° / 51°
Feb73° / 54°
Mar77° / 57°
Apr82° / 62°
May87° / 68°
Jun90° / 73°
Jul91° / 75°
Aug91° / 75°
Sep89° / 73°
Oct85° / 67°
Nov78° / 59°
Dec73° / 54°
Typical highs and lows in Tampa. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Tampa. Tampa’s full climate →
About

The Ritz Ybor

The Ritz Ybor (originally the Rivoli Theatre) is an events venue located in the historic Ybor City, within Tampa, Florida. Opening in 1917, the theatre catered to the Afro-Cuban community in the emerging neighborhood. Throughout the years, the venue was served as a cinema, adult movie theater, nightclub and concert venue. The theatre was transformed into its current incarnation in 2008; becoming one of Tampa's premier live music and events venue.

Type
Theatre
Established
1917
Wikipedia readers
2.9K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Staying near The Ritz Ybor

Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Tampa (180) and St. Petersburg (114).

The Ritz Ybor1234St. Petersburg114East Lake-Orient Park23Brandon29Clearwater120Town 'n' Country15Temple Terrace11Raymond James StadiumTropicana FieldBenchmark International ArenaBusch Gardens Tampa5 mi
The Ritz Ybor12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Raymond James Stadium
  2. 2Tropicana Field
  3. 3Benchmark International Arena
  4. 4Busch Gardens Tampa
In town

Tampa

180 places to stay · 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

413,554 people

30 min drive

St. Petersburg

114 places to stay · 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park

264,033 people

18 mi southwest of The Ritz Ybor

10 min drive

East Lake-Orient Park

23 places to stay · 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B

29,213 people

6 mi northeast of The Ritz Ybor

15 min drive

Brandon

29 places to stay · 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground

119,767 people

9 mi east of The Ritz Ybor

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom The Ritz YborDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Tampain town—180 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park413,554$420KC
St. Petersburg18 mi southwest30 min114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park264,033$371KD
East Lake-Orient Park6 mi northeast10 min23 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B29,213$233K—
Brandon9 mi east15 min29 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground119,767$339K—
Clearwater20 mi west30 min120 85 hotels · 23 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks114,364$361KC
Town 'n' Country9 mi northwest15 min15 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks85,928$337K—
Temple Terrace7 mi northeast10 min11 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins27,075$335KC
Treasure Island 29% vacation homes24 mi southwest35 min61 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins6,397$622KC+

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

TPATampa · major hub6 mi
PIESt. Petersburg Clearwater · major hub15 mi
LALLakeland Linder26 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from The Ritz Ybor’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

What else is near The Ritz Ybor

These well-known places are within 70 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0

Common questions

Your questions on The Ritz Ybor

Is The Ritz Ybor in Tampa?

Yes. It’s inside Tampa, FL.

When is the best time to visit The Ritz Ybor?

January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–82°.

How far is The Ritz Ybor from Orlando?

About 77 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to The Ritz Ybor?

Tampa (TPA), about 6 miles away.

Where should I stay near The Ritz Ybor?

Tampa (in town, 180 places to stay), St. Petersburg (18 mi, 114 places to stay) and East Lake-Orient Park (6 mi, 23 places to stay).

From locals

Tips for visiting, from Tampa

Ask a question, or answer one, in Tampa’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.