Dearest Wanderlust Pals,
Oh, the thrill of exploring a new city with the besties! Today, let's dive into the vibrant world of Fort Lauderdale, a gem on Florida's sun-kissed coast. I know you're ready for some city escapades, seeking hidden treasures and making memories that will last a lifetime. But hey, let's be real - finding a cool hangout that won't break the bank during those crazy busy travel times can be a bit of a puzzle. That's where I swoop in with some nifty hacks for snagging those pocket-friendly stays in the midst of all the hustle and bustle.
Picture this: the palm trees swaying in the ocean breeze, the salty scent of the sea tickling your nostrils, and you, dear friends, basking in the warm Florida sun. Yep, that's the dream we're chasing in Fort Lauderdale. But here's the deal - this city knows its charm, especially when it comes to peak seasons when everyone and their neighbor are buzzing about. Fear not, for I've got the inside scoop on how to score those cozy, budget-friendly hotels even when it seems like the whole world is out to play.
So, you've got your squad ready, your bags packed, and Fort Lauderdale beckoning you with open arms. The only thing left? Nailing down that perfect crash pad without draining your adventure fund. We're talking about snuggling up in a snug yet affordable hotel that's not only easy on the wallet but also high on the charm factor. With a little sprinkle of savvy booking tips and a dash of spontaneity, you'll be living your best Floridian life without a care in the world. Trust me, your future self will thank you for being the budget-savvy wanderer extraordinaire.
So, strap in, dear amigos, for a whirlwind of fun, sun, and budget hacks galore in Fort Lauderdale. With these tricks up your sleeve, you'll be dancing through the cobbled streets and sipping on coconut cocktails without a worry in the world. Let's paint the town red (or should I say turquoise?) with our unmissable Fort Lauderdale escapade. Stick with me, and I'll make sure your pocket stays happy while your heart sings with joy in this coastal paradise.
Until next time, keep those eyes on the prize - budget-friendly travel goals await!
Yours in wanderlust,
Naomi
Best Cheap Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Accommodation lists:
Ocean Beach Palace
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The lovely 3-star Ocean Beach Palace Fort Lauderdale hotel is nestled 10 minutes' drive Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, offering 50 rooms and featuring recreational facilities and a garden. Staying at this Fort Lauderdale hotel, guests can discover a touristic area, at a distance of 2.8 km from shopping venues like Coral Ridge Shopping Mall.
The accommodation has a prime setting within 10 minutes' drive of Fort Lauderdale Beaches, while natural sights like the 180-acre Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are nearly a 10-minute drive away. Located only 6 minutes on foot from Galt Mile, the cosy Ocean Beach Palace is approximately 3 km from Coral Ridge Country Club.
This Fort Lauderdale property is also within close distance of the Atlantic Ocean. Along with other cultural attractions International Swimming Hall of Fame is nestled a 15-minute drive from the deluxe Ocean Beach Palace hotel.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a small fridge, and some of them include an adjoining terrace and a sitting area. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. A bathtub and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as a hairdryer, are also at guests' disposal. You can enjoy views of the pool.
Premiere Hotel
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The 2-star Premiere Hotel Fort Lauderdale is situated at a distance of 2 km from International Swimming Hall of Fame, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. Offering 20 rooms, this Fort Lauderdale hotel provides a saltwater swimming pool as well.
The accommodation places you a mere 1.9 km from The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale Shopping Center and a 10-minute drive from the grand Historic Stranahan House Museum. Central Beach is a 10-minute ride from the Premiere, and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport is 15 km away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Fort Lauderdale Beach, which is about a 5-minute walk away. North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard is also located in the area, within easy walking distance of Premiere Hotel.
Featuring a spacious interior with sound-proofed windows, some of the rooms are equipped with an iron and ironing board, and climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathrooms include nice touches such as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port By Ihg
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Situated within 10 minutes' drive of Las Olas, the classic Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, An Ihg Hotel offers a business centre with a range of business amenities. Highlights at this 3-star inn include a cash machine and a lift as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The property is conveniently located in close proximity to Southland Shopping Center, right in the very heart of Fort Lauderdale. As a plus for business travellers, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, An Ihg Hotel is 3.5 km from Broward Convention Center.
This classic accommodation is also relatively close to the Atlantic Ocean. Along with other cultural attractions Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale is nestled 3.4 km from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, An Ihg Hotel.
There are 102 rooms with ironing facilities and air conditioner. Some of them offer free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a coffeemaker and a small fridge. They are furnished with spacious decor. For more comfort, a hair dryer and a shower cap, along with a bath and a shower, are provided.
Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Downtown Las Olas Area
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Offering 156 rooms, the perfect Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Downtown Las Olas Area is near the business district of Fort Lauderdale and a 10-minute drive from Port Everglades. Located not very far from the meandering Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, the 3-star smoke-free inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
This modern accommodation puts you in the very heart of Fort Lauderdale, within 5 minutes' drive of East Las Olas Boulevard and 10 minutes' drive Central Beach. The nearby cultural sights are Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale (850 metres) and the grand Historic Stranahan House Museum (1.4 km).
The ideal location of the contemporary hotel offers proximity to F.A.T. Village Arts District, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Some of the comfortable rooms are equipped with a trouser press and air conditioning, as well as media facilities such as a TV set. They are furnished with sofa beds along with a sofa set and a work desk.
Cheap Hotels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Victoria Park Hotel
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The 3-star Victoria Park Hotel Fort Lauderdale, located only 13 minutes' walk from The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale Shopping Center, offers an outdoor pool area and Wi-Fi in public areas. This Fort Lauderdale hotel is in a shopping area, a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as Fort Lauderdale Beach.
The accommodation is nestled near the shopping district of Fort Lauderdale just near Syphon Fitness. The hotel is 2.1 km from Bonnet House Museum and Gardens in Fort Lauderdale.
The nearby cultural experience includes the grand Historic Stranahan House Museum, which is 10 minutes away by car.
Some of the 32 air-conditioned rooms at this Fort Lauderdale property are furnished with a sofa, and appointed with a coffee maker and a mini-refrigerator. Guests can also use a hot tub and a sink, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy views of the garden, while staying at the accommodation.
Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Ocean Beach Palace |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Premiere Hotel |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port By Ihg |
Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
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The 3-star Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is 10 minutes' drive Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and features a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This family-friendly hotel is located in an entertainment area, within a 10-minute drive of International Swimming Hall of Fame, which is an interesting cultural attraction.
You'll need 20-minute drive to Fort Lauderdale Executive airport. Also, there is the 180-acre Hugh Taylor Birch State Park a 25-minute stroll from the hotel.
A family-friendly beach is nearly a 5-minute walk from the accommodation, while Las Olas Beach is situated 10 minutes away by car. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as Coral Ridge Shopping Mall, which is at a distance of 2.7 km from Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach.
The rooms at this Fort Lauderdale property have a multi-channel TV, along with coffee and tea making facilities for your convenience. They are furnished with spacious decor. The spacious bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and guest toiletries, and necessities such as a shower.
Cheap Hotels in Fort Lauderdale with Free Parking
The Link Hotel On Sunrise
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Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Link Hotel On Sunrise Fort Lauderdale is nearly 25 minutes on foot from Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. The hotel is centrally situated at a medium distance from The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale Shopping Center, and offers a heated swimming pool along with cots and a push cart for guests with children.
The property is about 20 km from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport and a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as the grand Historic Stranahan House Museum. The Classic Gateway Theater is within convenient reach of the Link Hotel On Sunrise, and Syphon Fitness is 350 metres away.
Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like War Memorial Auditorium, which are just 1.6 km away.
This accommodation welcomes guests to 144 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like an iron and ironing board, and climate control. Along with a tiled floor, they also have a wardrobe and a work desk. The private bathrooms are appointed with a shower and a sink, and such comforts as a hair dryer.
Sea Beach Plaza
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Featuring a swimming pool, Sea Beach Plaza Fort Lauderdale hotel is 5 minutes' drive from International Swimming Hall of Fame. Right near Jungle Queen Riverboat, the hotel with 40 rooms features a vending machine and a lift.
The accommodation is ideally situated nearly a 10-minute ride from Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. Guests can visit Fort Lauderdale Parasail, located merely 5 minutes on foot from this 2-star hotel, and the Easygoing Sebastian Street Sandy Beach, which is 5 minutes away by car.
Along with other cultural attractions the grand Historic Stranahan House Museum is nestled 3.2 km from the property.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature wireless internet and a flat-screen TV as well as a mini-fridge. They include a microwave and a fridge. A rain shower and a tub, along with such comforts as toiletries and towels, are also provided.
Family Cheap Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel
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Offering 196 rooms, the comfortable Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel is near the beach district of Fort Lauderdale and 10 minutes' drive from Palm Aire Village Park. Here, at this 3-star family-friendly hotel you will find a cash machine and a lift.
The smoke-free property is located within close distance of Gulfstream Park in the entertainment area of Fort Lauderdale, 2.4 km from Parks & Leisure Services. The nearby sports attractions include Fort Lauderdale Stadium, a few minutes' drive from the hotel.
This comfortable accommodation is surrounded by a tropical garden and gardens. Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel stands 3.8 km from Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Overlooking the pool, some rooms at the property feature a marble floor furnished with a sofa set. Guests can make use of a wet bar, and relax with complimentary wireless internet and a cable flat-screen TV. For more comfort, hairdryers and towels, along with a bathtub, are provided.
Silver Seas Beach Resort
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Offering barbecue and a garden, the 3-star Silver Seas Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale is located merely 12 minutes' stroll from International Swimming Hall of Fame. Featuring 25 rooms with views of the pool, the resort is 2.2 km from Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.
The accommodation boasts comfortable location just near Las Olas Beach. Natural attractions in the area include the 180-acre Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, within 5 minutes' drive of the comfortable hotel, and a beach is 8 minutes' walk away.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, this property lies within a short walking distance of the Easygoing Sebastian Street Sandy Beach.
Welcoming guests to a dining place and a kitchen, the rooms are furnished with a sofa set. For your comfort, you will find here a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a stove. Featuring a hair dryer and towels, the private bathrooms are also equipped with a bath and a shower.
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Embassy Suites By Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17Th Street
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Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the perfect Embassy Suites By Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17Th Street hotel is at a distance of 1.5 km from Port Everglades. The 3-star hotel, located 10 minutes' drive Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, boasts a swimming pool along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation is about 10 km from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport and within a 10-minute drive of such cultural venues as Museum of Discovery and Science. Las Olas is a minute's walk from the comfortable Embassy Suites By Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17Th Street, while the strip mall "Southport Shopping Center" and Funderdome are both nearby.
This Fort Lauderdale property enjoys a perfect location close to an entertainment venue and restaurants. The nearby entertainment options include Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which is approximately a 10-minute ride away.
There are 361 rooms comprising a balcony and a sitting area. Some of them offer a trouser press and air conditioning along with a wet bar and coffee/tea making equipment. They are furnished with couch beds along with a sofa set and a work desk. Offering amenities such as hairdryers, the bathrooms also feature a hot tub. Guests are welcome to use a kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle, and an oven in a studio suite.