What's it like in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Fort Walton Beach's Downtown Fort Walton Beach neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Fort Walton Beach travel tips? Be sure to check out Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Based on our traveler data, Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach .

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Fort Walton Beach area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Fort Walton Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Fort Walton Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown Fort Walton Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

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What is there to do in this Fort Walton Beach neighborhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Indian Temple Mound Museum or Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your visit to Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Garnier Post Office Museum are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Fort Walton Beach include Okaloosa Island Beach, Miracle Strip, and Beltway Shopping Center. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, be sure to visit other sights like Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Towncrest Shopping Center.

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Our top choices for Downtown Fort Walton Beach hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Robin

SAR 339 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern restaurant with a mix of seating options including tables and booths, a bar area, and a counter.

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Charity

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant cityscape.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Valeria

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

4. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Elena

SAR 389 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A beach with a row of blue umbrellas and beach chairs.

5. Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Okaloosa Island, 1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

kevin

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.4 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Joanne

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

7. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Heather

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear blue water and white sand.

8. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Ernesto

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and blue accent walls.

9. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Luis

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach with clear skies, a sandy shore, and a few beach umbrellas.

10. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 0.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Andres

SAR 415 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A resort pool area with palm trees, a beach view, and a clear blue sky.

11. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Sharon

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the beach and ocean through a sliding glass door.

12. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Jasmine

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a refrigerated display with beverages.

13. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Sara

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a modern wall design.

14. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Urgen

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, balconies, and palm trees.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 1.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Emily

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A pool with a rocky waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

16. The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 2.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Angela

SAR 614 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

17. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

David

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a check-in/check-out sign, a reception desk, a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze, 1.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Jacob

SAR 234 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

Oakland, 4.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Trevicia

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

4.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Julia

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 657 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Find the best Downtown Fort Walton Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Okaloosa Island

A noteworthy feature of Okaloosa Island is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches.

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Beal Parkway

While Beal Parkway might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

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Seabreeze

If you're spending some time in Seabreeze, Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

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Elliot's Point

While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Wright

While there might not be top attractions in Wright, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

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