Urban Core Travel Guide
Jacksonville





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

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

1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports

Private Shopping Tour from Jacksonville to St. Augustine Outlets

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

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
"Our room was over the garage at the end of the hall. I’ve never walked so far in my life to go from the check-in desk to a room. The hotel is somewhat dated."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
"The staff was fantastic and the room was clean and comfortable. Downside was the parking was either paid city lot, or paid valet. Also, the safe in our room did not work. I would stay again, but I felt like the parking situation was a surprise."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
"Beautiful location however the rooms were sort of outdated and the tv was out of service so we really didn’t have any entertainment in our room except our phones"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
"I booked and paid for a FULL RIVER VIEW room weeks ahead as I was staying over the 4th of July. I called twice during that time to make sure it was a riverview room & was told it was. When we got to the room, you could barely see the river through a very small area of the window. I called and complained ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
"Pool was gross and overcrowded. Room was very clean. Staff was friendly."
Reviewed on 20 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.

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.
Oceanfront
While visiting Oceanfront, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanfront Park and Northeast Florida Beaches.

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

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























