Downtown Key West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Key West
Downtown Key West
Embassy Row
Key West
Key West featuring street scenes and cycling

Popular places to visit

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Meet six-toed cats and watch as the life of one America’s great writers unfolds before your eyes at his former home.

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Jackson Square showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Jackson Square

You can learn about the history of Key West with a trip to Jackson Square. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Jackson Square
San Carlos Institute - Casa Cuba

San Carlos Institute - Casa Cuba

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in San Carlos Institute - Casa Cuba during your trip to Key West. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

San Carlos Institute - Casa Cuba

Activities

Aboard the trolley in Key West

Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

AU$84
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activities

Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options

AU$59
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options
Snorkler waving underwater in Key West

Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch

AU$83
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch
Family navigating the sea on the glass bottom boat in Key West

Key West Sunset Cruise & Glass Bottom Eco Tour

AU$97
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Key West Sunset Cruise & Glass Bottom Eco Tour
Florida: Key West Overseas Highway Self-Driving Tour

Florida: Key West Overseas Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Florida: Key West Overseas Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

AU$154
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter
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Our pick of the best Downtown Key West Hotel Deals

Duval House

Duval House

3 out of 5
815 Duval St, Key West, FL
The price is AU$201 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$201
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Key West. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,029 reviews)
"Everything was 10/10. Thank you very much, will be staying here again!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Duval House
Heron House - Adult Only

Heron House - Adult Only

3.5 out of 5
512 Simonton St, Key West, FL
The price is AU$311 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$311
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Key West. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,138 reviews)
"The place was clean and very inviting. Staff friendly and respectful as well as the location was perfect. My go to place for the Keys"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Heron House - Adult Only
Paradise Inn Key West - Adults Only

Paradise Inn Key West - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
819 Simonton Street, Key West, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Key West. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Paradise Inn Key West - Adults Only
The Cabana Inn Key West - Adults Only

The Cabana Inn Key West - Adults Only

3 out of 5
413 Applerouth Lane, Key West, FL
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Key West. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"A nice place to stay I definitely recommend it."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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The Cabana Inn Key West - Adults Only
Wicker Guesthouse

Wicker Guesthouse

3.5 out of 5
913 Duval Street, Key West, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Key West. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Had a great stay here! Clean rooms, friendly staff and property is walkable to many sights, shops and dining. Pools were nice with shaded areas for seating and enjoying breakfast or having a drink. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Wicker Guesthouse
Almond Tree Inn Hotel - Adults Only

Almond Tree Inn Hotel - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
512 Truman Ave, Key West, FL
The price is AU$195 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$195
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Key West. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"Room was compact but nicely updated and air conditioned. Happy hour and breakfast had good selections and staff was helpful and friendly. Location was excellent - walkable to all parts of downtown in every direction. Pool was a great temperature with plenty of shade. Having a parking spot was also ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Almond Tree Inn Hotel - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Key West

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Key West Historic District

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers to Key West Historic District praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

Key West Historic District
Harry S. Truman Little White House showing a house and cycling

Bahama Village

Bahama Village is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Duval Street and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum.

Bahama Village
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Old Town Key West

While visiting Old Town Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

Old Town Key West
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory featuring animals, flowers and zoo animals

Uptown - Upper Duval

If you're spending some time in Uptown - Upper Duval, Duval Street and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown - Upper Duval
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Historic Seaport

If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Seaport
Harry S. Truman Little White House which includes a house, a park and heritage elements

Truman Annex

If you're spending some time in Truman Annex, Harry S. Truman Little White House and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Truman Annex

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