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 seaside 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
Miami to Key West Day Trip with Optional Activities

Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options

AU$59
per adult
84% 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$84
per adult
86% 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$104
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides
We never take more than 6 people on-board to let you ENJOY your adventure!

Dolphin and Snorkel

AU$184
per adult
Dolphin and Snorkel
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
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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$204 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$204
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Breakfast offered a good mix of carbs and protein items."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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$426 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$426
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,136 reviews)
"Great place to stay very convenient and quaint."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Super conveniently located. And a great value. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because, the travertine flooring inside was old , scuffed and looked dirty. Aside from that I loved it."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Paradise Inn Key West - Adults Only
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$366 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$366
21 Oct - 22 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! (1,008 reviews)
Superb stay!
"Amazing Stay! Cary & Denny definitely go above and beyond to make sure guest stays go as smoothly as possible. From check in to check out always genuinely helpful! Great restaurant suggestions, happy hour, and many more! The hotel grounds were superb. Our room was top notch with comfy beds and the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Almond Tree Inn Hotel - 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice property, rooms & staff. Lots of noise heard from the side road."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Wicker Guesthouse
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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The Cabana Inn Key West - 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 Key West Historic Seaport 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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