A historic downtown welcome
Your Home Away From Home
“Our inn is not just our business, it is who we are.”
A familiar welcome just inside.
Settle into a space with its own character.
Welcome home
Each and every guest that comes through the doors is as unique as the inn itself.
In a 1937 downtown building, the pleasures are personal: a warm greeting, a useful recommendation, breakfast waiting downstairs and a glass shared before dinner. This is hospitality by people who care that you feel at home.
A continental breakfast, coffee and tea are included—an easy beginning before the city wakes up.
Leave the car parked and wander toward restaurants, museums, music, parks and the waterfront.
The Evening Social includes a beer or glass of wine and the simple pleasure of conversation.
Twenty individually decorated rooms pair antiques and personal character with the useful comforts of a downtown stay. Every room sleeps up to two guests.
One queen bed
A private ensuite bath, individually controlled air conditioning, ceiling fan, flat-screen television, phone and complimentary Wi-Fi—without the anonymous feel of a chain.
See both room types →
Two twin beds
The twin layout carries the same individual character in a practical configuration. The historic building has no elevator, so speak with the inn before booking if room placement matters.
Read the good-to-know details →
Your innkeepers
“From the moment we welcome you through our door to a heartfelt farewell on departure day, we will do our best to make you feel welcome and at home.”
Stephanie and Brian’s promise is not complicated: pay attention, share the city generously and make each guest’s experience matter.
Their story, in their words →Downtown St. Petersburg
Guest stories
If you’re looking for a genuinely charming, comfortable, and boutique place to stay in St. Petersburg, Inn On Third is absolutely the place to choose. Stephanie and Brian are wonderful — friendly, welcoming, and clearly invested in making every stay feel special.
— Tripadvisor guest
Tripadvisor, August 2026
Our room was clean and cozy. Brian was extremely friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed a nice glass of wine before setting out to dinner.
— drmakh
Tripadvisor, August 2026
The room was efficient and worked perfectly for me and my husband. Our room was clean and the bed was super comfy. Free parking, free continental breakfast, social hour with a free adult beverage, walking distance to shops and the pier. The staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly!! They go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable.
— Jama H
Tripadvisor, July 2026
This is a fantastic inn. The innkeepers, Brian and Stephanie Cox, are the best! We stayed almost a month and the service was 5 stars.
— J O
Tripadvisor, October 2025
This is the kind of place that turns a trip into a memory. Highly recommended.
— Diksha S
Tripadvisor, December 2025
From your first question to your farewell, speak with the people who know the inn—and the city—best.
About the inn
The charm of a bed & breakfast, the everyday conveniences of a hotel, and people who treat the welcome as the whole point.
“Our inn is not just our business, it is who we are.”
Offering the charm and comfort of a bed & breakfast with the modern-day conveniences of a hotel, The Inn On Third welcomes guests to relax and enjoy beautiful Saint Petersburg. Brian and Stephanie have cared for the inn since 2005, keeping the experience highly personal and the atmosphere unmistakably their own.
From the first greeting through departure day, their attention is on the details that help a guest settle in: a comfortable room, an honest recommendation, breakfast in the front room and time to talk during the Evening Social.
“We hope our attention to detail and desire to make your stay an enjoyable one shine through each and every moment of your stay.”
That is the rhythm of a small inn run by the people who welcome you.
Twenty individual rooms
Every guest room sleeps up to two people, in either one queen bed or two twin beds.
One queen bed · Up to two guests
Individually decorated with neat antiques, a private ensuite bath and the everyday comforts that make a compact room feel considered.
Two twin beds · Up to two guests
A practical two-bed arrangement with the same personal character—ideal when two guests prefer separate beds.
In every room
Historic by nature
The building dates to 1937. Rooms are cozy, not oversized, and the second floor is reached by stairs.
The inn has no elevator. One ground-floor room includes several accessibility features; call or email before booking so the innkeepers can talk through room placement and your needs.
Read reservation and accessibility details →Reservations
Choose dates below to continue to the inn’s secure DirectBook availability page with your stay details filled in.
Arrival and departure
Please notify the inn if you expect to arrive after 9 pm; there is no 24-hour front desk. Late check-out may be available for an additional fee.
Cancellation
Cancellations and reductions in stay length are free when made by 2 pm ET, 48 hours before arrival. After that cutoff, one night’s room and tax is charged. Special events and groups of five or more rooms may have stricter terms.
Accessibility
The 1937 building has entrance and hallway steps and no elevator. One ground-floor room has a wider doorway, grab bars and a handheld shower. For the clearest fit, contact the inn directly.
Email stay@theinnonthird.com →Around town
Museums, independent restaurants, performances, parks and the bay all fit naturally into a day on foot.
Tripadvisor lists 256 restaurants and 155 attractions within half a kilometre of the inn. The free Downtown Looper trolley stops about a block away when your feet want a rest.
Museums and galleries
Music, theatre and sport
At the table
Downtown is rich with restaurants, cafés and bars—and the innkeepers have opinions worth asking for.
Among their own published favorites: Gratzzi, Ceviche, Parkshore Grille, BellaBrava, Stillwaters Tavern, Doc Ford’s and Hawkers. The pleasure is choosing what suits the night.
Gallery
Fifteen distinct views selected from the inn’s Tripadvisor photo collection: the building, the front room, breakfast, guest rooms and the small details that make the place feel lived in.
Choose dates to see current room availability on the inn’s booking page.
Contact
If you happen to be downtown, Brian and Stephanie invite you to stop in and see the inn in person.
The inn is at 342 3rd Avenue North in downtown St. Petersburg.
Arriving by car
Take I-375, Exit 23 toward Sundial. Continue onto 4th Avenue North, turn right on 4th Street North, then left on 3rd Avenue North. The inn is on the right. Downtown has many one-way streets, so take your time.
Getting around
The free Downtown Looper makes a roughly 30-minute circuit of central sights; the closest stop is about one block from the inn. The SunRunner and trolley connections continue toward the Gulf beaches.
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