Apalachicola, FL

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Apalachicola

Oyster/fishing boats at Apalachicola, Florida. Apalachicola is a small city along what is sometimes referred to as the Forgotten Coast on the Gulf coast of the Florida panhandle. Oyster and shrimp fishing continue to be important elements of the economy, and the town has a slower pace than the big resort areas elsewhere in the state.

Historic Downtown Apalachicola

Seafood restaurants, shopping, and historic sites are just a few things travelers enjoy about Historic Downtown Apalachicola. Check out Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa or John Gorrie State Museum while you're exploring the area.

Historic Downtown Apalachicola
Gibson Inn

Gibson Inn

3 out of 5
51 Ave. C Apalachicola FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 278 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
AED 278
AED 307 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
The closers on many of the doors were operating improperly causing door slams throughout our visit and a complaint about a door being difficult for a senior to manage. Husband who is a door guy told them of this problem.

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Gibson Inn
Best Western Apalach Inn

Best Western Apalach Inn

2.5 out of 5
249 US Highway 98 Apalachicola FL
The price is AED 387 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 387
AED 428 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was great and room was clean and roomy. We had 2 queen beds. Nice and quiet and decent breakfast. Water was hot and plentiful.

Reviewed on 15 November 2025

Best Western Apalach Inn
Coombs Inn & Suites

Coombs Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
80 Sixth St. Apalachicola FL
The price is AED 317 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 317
AED 442 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions John Gorrie State Museum and Apalachicola Chocalate ...
8/10 Very Good! (902 reviews)
Check in was simple enough. They’ll email you details on check in. The inn was beautiful and so peaceful. We were very relaxed and appreciative of how quiet it was compared to a regular hotel. The mattress was not comfortable at all. We switched to sleeping toward the end of the bed and what was ...

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

Coombs Inn & Suites
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Reviews of Apalachicola

4.4
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A slow paced fishing village with enough local entertainment to keep us tourist happy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Quaint and quiet.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We had a great meal at Owl Taproom I think it was called. Recommend!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Small, friendly, walkable

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful area! Loved its quaint feel of the town. Would definitely go back!

4/5 - Good

Chickie

Seems like this town is still recovering from the hurricane a couple years ago. I wish them well.