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

4/5(5 reviews)

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$85
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Snorkler waving underwater in Key West

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

AU$84
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch
Key West Parasailing Downtown

Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides

AU$97
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides
Commotion on the Ocean Sunset Sail

Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!

AU$123
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!
Lands End Sunset Cruise with Full Bar & Live Music

Lands End Sunset Cruise with Full Bar & Live Music

AU$114
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lands End Sunset Cruise with Full Bar & Live Music
Passengers enjoying the shade on the Conch Tour Train in Key West

Key West Conch Tour Train

AU$69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Key West Conch Tour Train
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Our pick of the best Downtown Key West Hotel Deals

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! (1,001 reviews)
"Conveniently located"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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The Cabana Inn Key West - Adults Only
Duval House

Duval House

3 out of 5
815 Duval St, Key West, FL
The price is AU$204 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$204
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"every food option under the sun was available, everything was with in walking distance. night life was abundant, music was everywhere. shoppers paradise. a week was not enough will be back...The breakfast that was available every morning from 8 to 10 was outstanding the ladies that run the onsite ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Duval House
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$349 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$349
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Wonderful little hotel that was relaxing with great breakfast."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Almond Tree Inn Hotel - Adults 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place, will be back!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

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

Heron House - Adult Only

3.5 out of 5
512 Simonton St, Key West, FL
The price is AU$326 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$326
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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! (1,136 reviews)
Quaint
"This is a great location. The unit and the grounds are clean and have a great vibe. The only negative I have is when the renovations were done you can tell on the walls that they were doorways going to another unit that we're not finished properly."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Heron House - Adult Only
The Gardens Hotel

The Gardens Hotel

4 out of 5
526 Angela Street, Key West, FL
The price is AU$336 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$336
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly B&B in Key West. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
❤️ The Gardens
"There aren’t enough stars for The Gardens Hotel. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms beautifully appointed. The staff top notch. It feels like coming home. Perfect location, close to everything but also an oasis away from everything."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

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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 Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

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 Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

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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