Jacksonville, FL

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Ryan Ketterman
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Photo provided by Visit Jacksonville
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Where to stay in Jacksonville

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Southside

4/5(912 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and The Avenues are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Kingsley Plantation featuring camping as well as a couple

Northside

3.5/5(855 area reviews)

Explore historic communities, visit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Timucuan Preserve, and state parks, or shop at River City Marketplace. Enjoy easy access to Jacksonville International Airport and Amtrak station.

Northside
Downtown Jacksonville which includes skyline, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Jacksonville

4/5(845 area reviews)

Historic core with major corporations, Downtown Jacksonville offers diverse culinary and nightlife experiences at The Elbow. Explore attractions like Florida Theatre, TIAA Bank Field, and museums, while enjoying convenient transportation options.

Downtown Jacksonville
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Arlington

Mid-century modern architecture abounds in this area, with notable homes by architects like Robert C. Broward. Explore attractions such as Fort Caroline, Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, and Tree Hill Nature Center, while enjoying easy access via JTA bus routes and major highways.

Arlington
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens which includes interior views and art as well as a couple

Northwest

If you're spending some time in Northwest, Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest
Ponte Vedra Beach.

Sawgrass

Visitors to Sawgrass like its beaches and riverfront, and Mickler Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Sawgrass
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
The price is SAR 840 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
SAR 840
SAR 954 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,893 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very clean. Great stay!"

Reviewed on 19 April 2025

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
4 out of 5
2101 Dixie Clipper Dr, Jacksonville, FL
The price is SAR 443 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 443
SAR 503 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,563 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
3.5 out of 5
9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL
The price is SAR 475 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 475
SAR 539 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"lovely scenary"

Reviewed on 19 April 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
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.
Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean
Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean
4.5 out of 5
441 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Egan's Creek Greenway ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Very well kept rooms. With all the amenities
"This location exceeded my expectations. Very clean, modern, had all the amenities needed. When I initially booked it which I did fairly quick I thought it was on the beach but actually it's on the street right across from the beach but from the parking lot you could basically throw a rock to the ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean
Vintage Amelia Island Apartments
Vintage Amelia Island Apartments
3.5 out of 5
111 Vintage Wy, Fernandina Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fernandina Little Theatre and Egan's ...
7.8/10 Good! (35 reviews)
"Ok apartment"

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Vintage Amelia Island Apartments
Kasa Southside Jacksonville
Kasa Southside Jacksonville
3.5 out of 5
8450 Gate Pkwy W, Jacksonville, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions St. Johns Town Center and Dog Wood ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"It was convenient clean and friendly"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Kasa Southside Jacksonville
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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Reviews of Jacksonville

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4 - Good
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4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I was not happy that the breakfast I paid for was coffee only. This is not acceptable.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice to have Starbucks in the morning for an option however no breakfast even tough I paid extra room rate for this option! Noisey a/c unit in room but overall would stay here again and recommend.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Originally from here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is one of the nicest areas of Jacksonville! Plenty of shopping and restaurant options.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Many homeless people walking around the Hyatt and all over town.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Jacksonville downtown homelessness is pretty rough. Right across from this hotel was the riots