It’s easy to find- just as you enter the island of Key West, you’ll see it.  No need to drive your car into the congested areas of Old Town and pay for parking, either.  After driving the entire chain of the Florida Keys, you’re weary and chances are you don’t want to tackle the congested network of small lanes and narrow streets of Old Town.  It’s fortunate that one of the best cheap Key West hotels is right there waiting for you at the entrance to Key West.

Another option  is the Seashell Motel, which is associated with the local Key West Hostel.  Rates start at $75 a night, based on double occupancy.  Rates will go up in the peak winter season.

If you’re staying for a week, a very different alternative to cheap Key West hotels would be the weekly rate at the Heartbreak Hotel on Duval Street.  Compared to the Days Inn, however, there are several factors you may need to know before choosing this hotel.  Weekly rates are $600 in season and even less in the shoulder and off seasons.  Your room will be smaller and since it’s a private hotel, not held to standards you’ll find at the Days Inn.  Amenities are fewer and staff is a bit more let’s say, unpredictable.  And, it’s on Duval Street so while that’s convenient for participating in the Duval Crawl, it’s not the best choice for getting a good night’s sleep since the scene outside can be noisy.