Welcome to Gram's Place - Hostel & Music

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Established

in 1991

Named in honor of Singer/Songwriter

Gram Parsons

(1946-1973)

 

 

  Welcome to Gram's Place Hostel!     GOOD MUSIC, GOOD PEOPLE, GOOD FUN   Dorm Beds starting at $23, private rooms at $50 per night

Gram's Place - where time stands still and the music plays on...

We have quiet, restful MUSIC THEMED Rooms and a simulated RAILROAD Station Depot with SLEEPER CAR as our Coed Dorm. In Florida everything happens outdoors, that's why we have an oversized in ground Jacuzzi and our all favourite BYOB Bar "Parson's Pub".

 

Watch these YouTube clips to get a feel for our unique place

 

      Virtual Tour I      Virtual Tour II

 

What travel books & guests say:

 

Let's Go USA, 2006:

"The only hostelling option in Tampa. What the "train" dorm lacks in spaciousness it makes up for in quirkiness and you're sure to bunk alongside some interesting folks!"

 

Insider's Guide - hostels U.S.A., sixth edition, 2006:

* * * * (four stars out of five!)  =  Excellent!

"This place is an Oasis in Florida, a combo B&B and hostel... If you're the type to noodle away on a guitar for hours this place is practically heaven. Cool! Overall, hostellers just love this place! The owner's friendliness, the cleanliness and centrality, the Boho vibe, and the constant tunes knocked us out!"

 

Lonely Planet USA & Canada on a shoestring, 2005:

"Gram's Place is a travel experience itself. Themed from musician Gram Parsons this Key West outpost features the most unusual 'train car' dormitory, a tree house - like roof deck, outdoor Jacuzzi ... and delightfully rare blues music piped throughout the complex."

 

Lonely Planet Orlando & Central Florida, 2003:

"About as fun and funky as it gets! There are few places like it in Tampa!"

 

    

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* * * * *    Laid back Music Oasis              Comment by Mr. Jack Daniels, U.S.A             June 2008
This place has a great atmosphere. The former owner, Mark, has passed away and his brothers are trying to keep the place alive in his memory. Some great local guitar players and singers were there when I went and played for several nights. Fantastic place to hear live, intimate music!

Having a car was very helpful in Tampa and the great beaches to the west.

I recommend bringing or renting a car if you want to see go sightseeing away from the hostel.

The people at the hostel were very helpful and friendly.

 

       

* * * * *   I would come back anytime -- very relaxing place!       Comment by Svenja, Germany        August 2007
I went here because a guidebook said "This Place is an Oasis!" I needed a break between Miami and New Orleans and found Gram's Place is truly a travel experience by itself. Can't say much about Tampa as a location but Gram's Place has a cool relaxing vibe with good music and nice people. The two-night minimum is not correct anymore and they now have free wireless internet...!

 

Hostelbookers.com     

 

Leen, Netherlands              Male 18-24                24th June 2008

Very nice hostel, highly recommend it! This is pretty much a living museum and so a very special place. They have live music on Thursday. Common areas are covering most of the hostel, which makes it easy to feel at home and to chat with other people. Staff is just great, very relaxed and will help you with anything.

 

 

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. 

 

Our guests are: International, respectful, tolerant, business professionals, couples and families with children from all walks of life, as well as some artists, musicians, singers, songwriters, actors, painters, and poets from all corners of the world.

You'll find Gram's Place most comfortable and eclectic, with the laid-back feel of a faraway island and a European attitude. Many guests’ ideas are now and will continue to be a part of creating Gram's Place over the years and we encourage it.  

We are nondiscriminatory of race, color, creed, or preference. 

 

This is a fun relaxing place!

Stop by and say “hi!” next time when you’re in West Central Florida.

To make a reservation go to  BOOK NOW

 

TAMPA ATTRACTIONS:

Located in the Center of Tampa, Gram's Place is only minutes away from:

For more links of interest please visit our LINKS page

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS TO GRAM'S PLACE:

Gram’s Place, many times referred to as a Little Amsterdam/Montreal in a Key West setting is located in the center of Tampa in Historic Tampa Heights, our city’s oldest neighbourhood.

 

You don't need a car to get to Gram's Place. We are just two blocks away form the City Bus Line #1 "Florida Ave" that takes you from/to downtown Tampa's new Marion Transit City Bus Terminal.

This main bus station is only one mile away and from there you can get anywhere in the city or beyond: to Tampa's Airport (city bus #30), The Greyhound Bus Station and our restored 1912 Union Train Station (Amtrak).

You can ride all day with the "One Day Unlimited Hardride Pass" for only $3.25, on both the City Bus Line (HARTline) and the Historic Streetcar Line. Important: Have exact change ready! Bus operator does not carry change!

 

Find more detailed directions and tips click here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Gram's Place Hostel
Bed'n Beat  =  Hostel and Music

 

3109 North Ola Ave.
Tampa, FL  33603

Phone: (813) 221-0596

 

Cell/Mobile: (813) 310-3447

Please respect our quiet time between 11PM - 7AM EST

 

Email: gramspl (at) aol.com

 

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