Jacksonville, FL

Travel Guide

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

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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Amelia City

While visiting Amelia City, you might make a stop by sights like American Beach and Fernandina Beach.

Amelia City
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Southside

4/5(912 area reviews)

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

Southside
Ponte Vedra Beach.

Sawgrass

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

Sawgrass
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, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest
The Clubhouse at TCP Sawgrass where The Players Golf Tournament was televised.

Palm Valley

While visiting Palm Valley, you might make a stop by sights like TPC Sawgrass and Cornerstone Park.

Palm Valley
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
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 helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,397 reviews)
Rooms very clean, bottles of water disappeared since last stay. Staff is nice, great island decore. Its a shame that they dont serve breakfast. Just overpriced muffins and medicore coffee. Hottub would make it excellent and shrimp cocktail.

Reviewed on 28 November 2025

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is AED 529 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
AED 529
AED 606 total
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,383 reviews)
Excellent room and amenities. Beautiful view. My check in personnel let me know that it was only $20 to upgrade to a riverfront room, which was awesome! So appreciate that!

Reviewed on 29 November 2025

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd

Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd

3 out of 5
8277 Western Way Cir Jacksonville FL
The price is AED 361 per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
AED 361
AED 409 total
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
The staff was wonderful, the room was nice and clean. The breakfast cause have been better I don’t like sausage patties and we had that every morning. Would I stay there again yes I would.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd
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.
The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)
Fantastic location, beach is steps away! We had a beautiful sunrise view from our room. Comfortable, clean villa. I will definitely be making a return visit.

Reviewed on 24 November 2025

The Villas of Amelia Island
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Egan's Creek Greenway Trail ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Very accommodating.

Reviewed on 20 October 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 apartment in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fernandina Little Theatre and Egan's Creek ...
7.6/10 Good! (53 reviews)
The bed was Quicky so I slept on the couch most of the time Other than than everything was excellent

Reviewed on 15 October 2025

Vintage Amelia Island Apartments
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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5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 29%
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