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

If you're spending some time in Beachside, Smathers Beach and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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 Key West Historic Seaport.

Historic Seaport
Parmer's Resort

Parmer's Resort

2.5 out of 5
565 Barry Avenue Summerland Key FL
The price is ¥16,861 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
¥16,861
¥24,072 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (1,004 reviews)
The property is beautiful! Room was very small for two people with nowhere to place luggage (one bedside table between the two beds and an alcove with a microwave was all the extra space there was. The air conditioner was very loud, sounding like water was trapped in it. Alerted front desk upon check ...

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Parmer's Resort
Sugar Loaf Lodge

Sugar Loaf Lodge

2.5 out of 5
17001 Overseas Hwy Summerland Key FL
The price is ¥15,485 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
¥15,485
¥17,421 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (1,001 reviews)
A very well maintained older facility. Especially enjoyed the high vaulted ceiling on this 2nd floor unit

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Sugar Loaf Lodge
Looe Key Reef Resort

Looe Key Reef Resort

2.5 out of 5
27340 Overseas Highway Summerland Key FL
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was really clean and receptionist very friendly. Travelling with my son so had a nice big bed each. Balcony was nice and its only 35 mins to Key West which was oerfect

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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.
Cottage with swimming pool and dockage, just minutes to Key West!

Cottage with swimming pool and dockage, just minutes to Key West!

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
Everything was there that I needed. Very nice area for my dog.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Cottage with swimming pool and dockage, just minutes to Key West!
Private Secluded Ocean View & Pool Near Key West

Private Secluded Ocean View & Pool Near Key West

Summerland Key FL
Stay at this vacation home in Summerland Key. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
A wonderful time was had by all. Host was very responsive and we had no issues. Beautiful home and views!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Private Secluded Ocean View & Pool Near Key West
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 FL
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! (85 reviews)
This property is fantastic and we highly recommend. Whether bringing your own boat, or renting one from next door from Dawn at Lower Keys Boat Rental - this is the perfect place to stay if you are planning to spend time on the water. There are pros and cons with every rental, so I have listed ours ...

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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