Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

Fort Lauderdale

A waterfront with a red and yellow train, a large metal sculpture, and tall buildings in the background.
A grand hall with ornate ceiling, large windows, and rows of pews.
A street lined with palm trees, buildings, and cars.
A modern building with glass windows, palm trees, and a staircase with blue lights.
A church with a tall steeple and clock, surrounded by urban buildings.

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A street lined with palm trees, buildings, and cars.

Las Olas Boulevard

9.0/10 (13,429 reviews)
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
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Things to do

115' Largest in Fort Lauderdale! AC/Sun/Shade Big Clean Comfortable!

VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!

฿1,051
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

฿1,018
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

฿1,807
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

฿1,248
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
Fort Lauderdale: 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise Las Olas New River

Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink

฿1,150
per adult
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental

Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental

฿1,643
per traveller
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
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Top hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street

3.5 out of 5
1100 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is ฿4,883 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,883
฿6,649 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,292 reviews)
"Not enough pillows, sheets or towels for 5 people. Hideaway bed gave my daughter a rash not sure it if was the dirty blanket, sheets or bed itself. Daughter has rash on her leg from that night."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Riverside Hotel

Riverside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
620 E Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is ฿3,588 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,588
฿4,997 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,121 reviews)
"Great hotel in a wonderful location close to many restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Riverside Hotel
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

4 out of 5
1881 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is ฿3,421 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,421
฿5,186 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a marina, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (2,017 reviews)
"Cuando uno llamaba para pedir cualquier cosa no hacían su trabajo nunca llegaba la nevera no funcionan el aire del cuarto tampoco hay muchas irregularidades pensé que los Hilton eran de más categorías"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

4 out of 5
1850 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is ฿7,183 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿7,183
฿9,248 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Everglades and Las Olas Boulevard ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (448 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay here and will stay again next time I am in the area."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1851 SE 10th Avenue Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is ฿3,104 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿3,104
฿3,508 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,445 reviews)
"Clean room with everything we needed. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was perfect for what we needed. Low parking."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown

3 out of 5
721 N FEDERAL WAY Fort Lauderdale FL
The price is ฿3,712 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,712
฿4,194 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Everything at this hotel was so nice"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Find the best Downtown Fort Lauderdale areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Fort Lauderdale
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A lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with clear turquoise water.

Hollywood Beach

While visiting Hollywood Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Beach Theatre.

A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean, and high-rise buildings.

East Fort Lauderdale

If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.

Central Beach

While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach.

A river with tall buildings on one side and palm trees on the other.
Photo by ‎‎Carla Be
Open Photo by ‎‎Carla Be

Hollywood Lakes

While visiting Hollywood Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Anne Kolb Nature Center and Hollywood Beach Golf Club.

A resort with a beach, palm trees, and a swimming pool.
Photo by Sofia A Galiano
Open Photo by Sofia A Galiano

Hollywood South Central Beach

If you're spending some time in Hollywood South Central Beach, Hollywood Beach and Sunny Isles Beach Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide