Find Historic Hotels in Key West, FL

A visit to the historical places in Key West is likely on top of your travel itinerary. And while you’re here, you can check out the great live music and scenic seaside. You can also discover the area’s lively festivals.

Based on our travel expertise, Amsterdam’s Curry Mansion Inn is a top historic guesthouse bookable on Expedia and it features free WiFi. Audubon House and Tropical Gardens is a short walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Luxurious top floor, end unit, within premier resort on the Atlantic Ocean. and Celebrate New Years Eve in Key West @ Exclusive Hyatt Windward - SLEEPS 6 !.

In Key West, you’ll find 2891 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 6 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Key West is notable for landmarks like Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum, and Harry S. Truman Little White House. Known for its live music and festivals, cultural venues include Audubon House and Tropical Gardens, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and Florida Keys Eco - Discovery Center. Duval Street is another popular sight to explore.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Key West, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Key West, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.