Old Town Key West Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Southernmost Point
Snap a memorable photograph from the edge of North America at this monumental landmark.
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.
South Beach
The southernmost beach in the continental United States is a convenient sandy enclave, just minutes from the center of town.
Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
Pay your respects at an impressive African burial site, explore landscaped gardens or snorkel with the family at this oceanfront beach park.
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
With about 60 species of butterfly, an indoor waterfall and a tropical rainforest, this nature conservatory is one of the most popular attractions in Key West.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Visit the winter home of President Harry S. Truman to see where some of America’s most important post-war decisions were made.
Things to do
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast
Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides
Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar
Half-Day Key West's Ultimate Sandbar Adventure with Mangrove Kayak Tour
Key West Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour - Small Group
Top hotels in Old Town Key West
Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses
"Loved our experience. Was clean (as much as possible with chickens and everything, saw staff out cleaning every morning/almost all day). Housekeeping came every day, even if we were gone for 10 minutes (they snuck in and cleaned). The bar was really nice, quick and bartenders were really nice. I ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Historic hotel away from the noise and crowds on Duval St. Two private beaches, Beach dining, and friendly staff. The breakfast buffet is to die for! You get what you pay for and well worth the little extra cost. In my opinion by far the best hotel / resort on the island. Will stay at the Casa Marina ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Opal Key Resort & Marina, Key West
"Cleanness and helpfulness of staff members alongside with the location makes it a very pleasurable and worry free stay in Key West."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
"The property was excellent our room very large and had the ocean view. Everything was amazing and in walking distance to everything in old town."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Southwinds Motel
"Older but remodeled inside hotel. Very clean and fresh. A bit noisy AC. Decent breakfast. Sweet spot. Extremely close to everything. Will book again"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
The Southernmost Inn - Adults Only
"Nice quiet Inn, it is very deceiving from the outside. It looks very smalls but it is very open and large once you walk thru front. Nice, clean room; couldn’t ask for anything better."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Key West
Key West Historic District
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 Florida Keys Beaches.
Downtown Key West
While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
New Town
While there might not be top attractions in New Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.
Uptown - Upper Duval
If you're spending some time in Uptown - Upper Duval, Southernmost Point and Duval Street are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Seaport
If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
