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Air conditioning is available in each room at Seashell Motel and International Hostel for hot Florida days. Rooms are simply decorated, and guests can take advantage of a 24-hour shared kitchen.

Duval Street is a 15 minutes' walk from the Seashell Motel and International Hostel. Higgs Beach is a 10 minutes' walk away. Guests will be just a 3 minutes’ drive from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Nice and clean hotel for the price. Staff is super friendly

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Key West

  • Avg. price/night: US$235.13
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,926 reviews
    A great location and well organised team there for our arrival. Location felt very safe and was in reasonable walking distance from the main attractions.
    ris_scot
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$279.23
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,591 reviews
    Great location - walking distance of all major sites in Old Town. Very clean, spacious, modern room. Kids loved pool. Safe parking.
    Jean
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$165.48
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,012 reviews
    The hostel is located in the very center which is very convenient. the room was clean and safe, there were lockers that closed securely.
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$190.13
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,518 reviews
    Great location on the marina. We stayed in Room #9. The room was spacious. The kitchenette was convenient. It was right next to the pool. Staff was pleasant. The bathroom light went out and they changed the light bulb immediately. There was WiFi but it was spotty. The area was quiet and safe. We would stay here again.
    X
    XIAO
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$165.48
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,012 reviews
    Probably the best hostel I ever stayed in. 4 Pools, terraces on multiple levels, one overseeing Key West and the incoming planes (that's not a bad thing, they are flying all over key west). Shared rooms are really clean with a key card locker for everyone and bathroom.
    Clemens
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$165.48
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,012 reviews
    Great Location, Beds Comfortable, Bike Rental! Everything expected from a hostel and better.
    Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$165.48
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,012 reviews
    Great location close to Duval street. Laidback hostelfeeling with good hangout by the pools.
    Niclas
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$165.48
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,012 reviews
    There are several pools and a hot tub, all of them are great. There is also a bar with quite cheap drinks that you can get at any time during the day. Breakfast is good and the room (6-bed room) pretty big with comfortable bunk beads, as well as a fridge. You can also book different activities (e.g. snorkel tour) directly at the hostel. Definitely, one of the best value for money options in Key West.
    Sonia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$190.58
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 777 reviews
    I absolutely loved the staff. Maybe I wasn’t there for too long but I felt very welcomed. The hostel is the only one in the area and I’m so glad! Maybe it isn’t the cheapest one but comparing to other accommodation options in Key West it's ok:) it was clean and colourful. I loved the area and it’s close to a beach.
    Natalia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$279.23
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,591 reviews
    Great location, easily walkable to everything. Huge room, really clean and beautiful shower! Great sized pool, complimentary breakfast, cheap parking, wonderful staff at front desk.
    Jacqueline
    Young couple