Lower Florida Keys, FL

Travel Guide

Lower Florida Keys
Key West featuring a marina, a coastal town and general coastal views
Big Pine Key featuring a river or creek, a bay or harbor and general coastal views
Embassy Row
Smathers Beach showing a bay or harbor, tropical scenes and windsurfing

Where to stay in Lower Florida Keys

Key West Historic District

Old Town Key West

4.5/5(226 area reviews)

Old Town, the historic heart of Key West, boasts a central business district and numerous tourist attractions. Explore the Key West Aquarium, Ernest Hemingway House, Mallory Square, and more in this vibrant area.

Old Town Key West
Smathers Beach showing a bay or harbor, tropical scenes and windsurfing

Beachside

When in Beachside, you can plan a visit to Duval Street and Smathers Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beachside
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens featuring a house

Key West Historic District

4.5/5(4,033 area reviews)

Old Town Key West boasts a rich history with 2485 historic buildings, and is home to popular attractions like Ernest Hemingway House and Mallory Square. Enjoy the lively atmosphere in the central business district.

Key West Historic District
Key West featuring a marina, a coastal town and general coastal views

Downtown Key West

If you're spending some time in Downtown Key West, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Key West
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New Town

4/5(428 area reviews)

Though New Town might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.

New Town
Mallory Square showing a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Historic Seaport

While visiting Historic Seaport, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens.

Historic Seaport
Parmer's Resort

Parmer's Resort

2.5 out of 5
565 Barry Avenue, Summerland Key, FL
The price is ¥16,010 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
¥16,010
¥22,889 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room , many options for guests to do around property. Close to key west and marathon"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Parmer's Resort
Sugar Loaf Lodge

Sugar Loaf Lodge

2.5 out of 5
17001 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key, FL
The price is ¥14,800 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
¥14,800
¥16,651 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Sugar Loaf Lodge
Looe Key Reef Resort

Looe Key Reef Resort

2.5 out of 5
27340 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL
The price is ¥29,718 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
¥29,718
¥33,433 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"This is a very REASONABLY priced lodging for the FL Keys so expect simple things. We had a great stay, room was clean, the young gent at the front desk was exceptionally friendly and helpful, ditto at checkout. The beds are comfortable. The shower head had great pressure and the onsite tiki bar is ..."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Looe Key Reef Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water

Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water

Little Torch Key
Stay at this vacation home in Summerland Key. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Big Pine Key Flea Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
"This place really had it all , one of my best stays yet anywhere."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water
Old Florida Style, Dockage, Swimming Pool (shared), just 20 miles from Key West

Old Florida Style, Dockage, Swimming Pool (shared), just 20 miles from Key West

Cudjoe Key
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"Great location for our group. Love the pool and boat ramp, been staying here for 12 years"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

Old Florida Style, Dockage, Swimming Pool (shared), just 20 miles from Key West
Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West

Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West

Cudjoe Key
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
"Jennifer was very nice and accommodating."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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