The “off” season, when crowds are gone and so is the hot weather, is between June and December, and that’s when you will find your best hotel rates.
Low Season: June through December is less busy. Average Daily Rates of:
- 2 Star: $99-$200
- 3 Star: $125-$260
- 4 Star: $173-$500
- 2 Star: $139-$290
- 3 Star: $238-$500
- 4 Star: $399-$600
Sights you mustn’t miss
Visit the Earnest Hemmingway Home and Museum to learn things you never knew about this great writer, and fisherman. Hemmingway lived on Key West during the early 1900’s. If you love cats, then this is your attraction, because over 60 call this museum their home.Visit the Hard Rock Café for eats’, cocktails and to check out the memorabilia of groups like the Beatles, Doors and the Stones.
Day or night a stroll down the Key West Boardwalk will have something for everyone. During the day or night, you can find a guy who will swallow a sword, fire-eaters, and even a cat trainer. You will also view one of the most spectacular sunsets ever off this boardwalk.
Fun things to do
The Key West Aquarium is an exciting and learning experience. Great for the kids, and the kid in you, this is where you get to pet a nurse shark and stingray among other water creatures.Spend some time in the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum and view the gold bars, and other “booty” he found when he discovered the shipwreck of the Atocha. The few dollars it costs to view these exhibits are well worth it.
For an epic photograph, head out to Southernmost Point and get your picture taken on the most southern position in the U.S.
Wine and Dine Tips
You’ll have no worries finding great food on the island, from seafood to French cuisine. Here we provide some suggestions based on visitors as well as locals.For breakfast a fun and fairly in-expensive café is the Banana Café, providing some of the most delicious crepes one can imagine.
A fun visit for lunch or dinner is Margaretville, especially for the “Parrothead” in you. For burger enthusiasts, the Cheeseburger in Paradise is excellent.
A visit to Sloppy Joes is a must for all who visit Key West, if not to sip a Rum Runner or glass of wine, to enjoy the photo history of this iconic historic bar. Enjoy a personal pizza, sandwich or Sloppy Joe where it got its start.
If you’re in the mood for a quite and/or romantic dinner, then the Café Marquesa might be for you. Located in Old Town Key West, this restaurant offers a menu covering seafood duck and more. It gets busy so for that quiet dinner, you may want reservations early or late in the evening.
Day Trips
Take a boat charter out off the island to view and snorkel with the dolphins. These tours take about four hours and are very educational, with discussions about ecology and how they are trying to improve the waters for the sea creatures.You can explore some of the other islands of the Keys where you will find each with its own history and way of life.
Go on a charter fishing adventure, with choices from fly-fishing the flats on a small boat to fishing for big game of a large cruiser.
Where to stay
When you stay at a Key West hotel like The Gardens Hotel, you’re right in the middle of the most popular tourist activities. The Gardens Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a former private estate and botanical garden. It has been lovingly restored to the luxury boutique hotel that stands today, and it makes a perfect Key West home base for exploring Key West and the other Florida Keys islands.Book a Key West Hotel like the Banyan Resort or Eden House, and prepare to immerse yourself in the island life – Key West style!
Our recommendations in Key West
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The Cabana Inn Key West-Adults Only
Located in Key West's Key West Historic District neighborhood, The Cabana Inn Key West-Adults Only is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Key West Golf Club and Key West Harbour. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting.
Parrot Key Hotel & Villas
Parrot Key Hotel & Villas is located on the waterfront and in an area with good shopping. Key West Golf Club and Key West Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Smathers Beach and South Beach. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting.
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Located in Key West, Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is in the historical district and on the beach. Southernmost Point and Mallory Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Beach and Smathers Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden. Our guests love the resort's location for the nightlife.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Key West at The Keys Collection
Located in Key West, Fairfield Inn & Suites Key West at The Keys Collection is in the city center and by the ocean. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Southernmost Point and Mallory Square. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting.
Ibis Bay Beach Resort
Ibis Bay Beach Resort is located on the beach and in an area with good shopping. Southernmost Point and Harry S. Truman Little White House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Key West Golf Club and Key West Harbour. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Crowne Plaza Key West-La Concha, an IHG Hotel
Located near the beach, Crowne Plaza Key West-La Concha is in Key West's Key West Historic District neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Mallory Square and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Beach and Smathers Beach. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting. Our guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
The Southernmost Inn - Adults Only
Located in Key West's Key West Historic District neighborhood, The Southernmost Inn-Adults Only is in the city center and near the beach. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Key West Golf Club and Key West Harbour. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting. Our guests appreciate the hotel's quiet location.
Southernmost Beach Resort
Located in Key West's Key West Historic District neighborhood, Southernmost Beach Resort is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Beach and Smathers Beach, while Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are cultural highlights. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting. Our guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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Sheraton Suites Key West
Located in Key West, Sheraton Suites Key West is near the airport and near the beach. Southernmost Point and Mallory Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smathers Beach and South Beach. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting. Our guests love the resort's central location.
Pier House Resort & Spa
Located in Key West's Key West Historic District neighborhood, Pier House Resort & Spa is in the city center and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Beach and Smathers Beach, while Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are cultural highlights. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting. Our guests appreciate the resort's location for the sightseeing.
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Coconut Mallory Resort And Marina By Kees Vacations
Located in Key West, Coconut Mallory Resort And Marina By Kees Vacations is by the ocean. Southernmost Point and Mallory Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smathers Beach and Higgs Beach. Key West Aquarium and Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden are also worth visiting.