Old Town Key West Travel Guide
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Visit Old Town Key West
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.

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.

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.

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

Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast

Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar

Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch

Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!
Top hotels in Old Town Key West

Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses
Clean room, helpful and attentive staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is beautiful, but honestly I expected a bit more. I would definitely recommend booking a partial or direct ocean view room, it makes a huge difference to the experience.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Opal Key Resort & Marina, Key West
great location and great people
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Reach was amazing. We’ll definitely be back!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

The Southernmost Inn - Adults Only
Hot tub never got hot. The pool maintenance person asked us to get our of the hot tub to clean it and then he left the premises. The staff mostly have accents and for old folks like us it was hard to communicate. They were tight with the bottled water also.Location wise it is nice to walk old town. ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Southwinds Motel
Loved the liquor store/bar on property that had live music during our stay. Across the street from a small market and walking distance to beach with chairs and umbrellas. The room was incredibly small but in fairness it worked for us. We showered and slept in the room so didn’t need much. The air ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Key West

Uptown - Upper Duval
If you're spending some time in Uptown - Upper Duval, Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Key West
While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

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.

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.

Casa Marina
While visiting Casa Marina, you might make a stop by sights like Florida Keys Beaches and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park.

The Meadows
If you're spending some time in The Meadows, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West and Bayview Park are top sights worth seeing.
