Urban Core Travel Guide
Jacksonville





Visit Urban Core
Stay near popular Urban Core attractions
Things to do

1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports

Private Shopping Tour from Jacksonville to St. Augustine Outlets

The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville

Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Top hotels in Urban Core

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
"Nice stay for a quick weekend trip. Great customer service, loved all the amenities, and right outside the hotel is the river front. There's a 24/7 market and Aly was the best!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
"All was well Would stay here again"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
"I had a wonderful stay at the Marriott in downtown Jacksonville. The entire staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful from the moment I arrived until I checked out. The hotel itself was spotless. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and comfortable, which made it easy to relax ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
"The property was terrible! Not at all like the deceptive pictures, pitiful it was plastic everywhere dirt the rooms were so dated and smelled also. I requested a different room, and when I got to the different room, it smelt as if I was in a nursing home. So, I went back to the original room and ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
"Beautiful hotel with a helpful staff and great amenities. Looking forward to our next stay."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
"The staff were all great, but the property layout doesn’t handle the traffic flow for afternoon check-in well. Cars coming into the drive block the valet entrance and exit to the parking garage and backed up into traffic. You have to go to the second floor to check in and there are only two elevators ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Urban Core

Amelia City
While visiting Amelia City, you might make a stop by sights like American Beach and Fernandina Beach.
Oceanfront
While visiting Oceanfront, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanfront Park and Northeast Florida Beaches.

Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena are top sights in Downtown Jacksonville, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more sights in the area.

American Beach
If you're spending some time in American Beach, American Beach and Spanish Quarter Village are top sights worth seeing.

Sawgrass
Beaches and riverfront are just a few things travellers like about Sawgrass. A stop by Mickler Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.





















