Best Places to Stay in Miami: Top Areas and Hotel Picks

Are you interested in knowing which are the best areas to stay in Miami ? Are you looking for a hotel but don’t know which one to choose? Don’t worry. In this article we will share with you which are the best areas to sleep in Miami as well as a selection of hotels so that you don’t have to worry much more than what is strictly necessary when choosing your hotel in Miami.

Before starting, it is very important to know that the city of Miami is immense and depending on the area you choose, the experience will be one or another, and each neighborhood may be more or less recommended depending on what your objective is on the trip. That is why we recommend that you take the time to read the article carefully to choose which one best suits you and your trip. Another important thing to keep in mind is that accommodation in Miami is not cheap . Even in remote areas, hotels are not usually cheap so in many cases, if we put these aspects on a balance, it will probably end up being more advisable to pay a little more for a hotel night and be in a more central area than not to pay less in a very remote area but end up paying more for the investment of time and transportation to get to the tourist spots.

Based on the time we spent in the city during our trip to Florida , we leave you the best areas and neighborhoods in Miami to stay. Let’s start!

Areas to stay in Miami

One of the things we always recommend before looking for accommodation is to know, even in a minimal way, how the city is structured and what its most notable neighborhoods or areas are . This will allow your hotel choice to be much more appropriate to what you are looking for and ultimately, it will allow you to get to know the city much better and, above all, enjoy it.

Miami is a city so immense that we could divide it by districts, zones or neighborhoods. In this case, to facilitate this division, we are going to focus on the most popular areas and those that, after our experience, we consider to be the best to consider for any traveler who wants to spend a few days in the city.

• South Beach
• Mid Beach
• Downtown
• Wynwood – Design District
• Little Havana
• Brickell
• Airport

As you can imagine, there are many more options, such as Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables or Aventura, among many others, but as we mentioned previously, we believe that for travelers who are only going to spend a few days in the city, it is ideal to lean the balance towards options. central and above all, well connected or that also have attractions at night, when you have to go out to dinner.

1. South Beach, the best place to sleep in Miami

South Beach in a neighborhood of Miami Beach and the area where most travelers stay . Although it is usually more expensive than the rest of the city’s locations, staying in this area ensures that you are in the thick of it and, above all, are perfectly connected to all the tourist spots in Miami. But not only that, South Beach is the meeting point for tourists and locals who seek to discover and get closer to that characteristic image of the city in its streets, full of restaurants, Art Deco hotels and shops. Not to mention its famous nightlife since some of the most famous nightclubs and pubs in the city are located here.

In addition to the above, in South Beach you can find one of the most famous beaches in the city, the iconic Ocean Drive, which is one of the best-known places in the city, Lincoln Road, the shopping paradise and Lummus Park, a unique park, which runs parallel to the coast and is the perfect place to see the typical image of people skating and playing sports.
As you can see, South Beach is undoubtedly one of the best areas to sleep in Miami .

The price of accommodation in South Beach  is usually $250.

Recommended Hotels in South Beach

We share with you a selection of accommodations, with a great quality-price ratio, in this area of ​​Miami.

• The Goodtime Hotel
• ABAE Hotel by Eskape Collection
• Avalon Hotel
• Henrosa Hotel

2. Mid Beach, one of the best areas to sleep in Miami if you want tranquility and at the same time, have everything close by

We are still in Miami Beach, although in this case we moved a little north, to Mid Beach , an area located just at the end of South Bech, at Lincoln Road. Some of the most prestigious hotels in the city are located here and also some of the most expensive, although today you can find good deals on some of the most popular ones.
As in South Beach, here you will also have many of the tourist attractions nearby , although you will enjoy a calmer and also more chic atmosphere.
If you like outdoor activities, we recommend walking along the Mid Beach Boardwalk continuing north or south until you reach Lummus Park and South Point Park (South Beach). There are about 7 kilometers during which we assure you, you will be able to get closer to local life and enjoy a respite from the big city.

The price of accommodation in Mid Beach  is usually $250-$300.

Recommended Hotels in Mid Beach

We leave you a small selection of hotels in Mid Beach that we believe may fit you to stay in Miami. We recommend that you check the opinions carefully since many of the most expensive hotels do not have a remarkable quality-price ratio. The ones we leave you below are some of the cheapest in the area and yet, the ones with the best opinions.

• Hampton Inn Miami Beach – Mid Beach
• Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach
• Circa 39 Hotel Miami Beach

3. Downtown, a very practical area to stay in Miami

Known for being part of the financial district , as is the case with Brickell, an area that we will talk about later, Downtown is another of the most recommended areas to stay in Miami if you want to be surrounded by business and bustle every day except on weekends. week.
Despite being very well connected to the rest of the city and South Beach, our favorite area, and even having the Metromover , which is a free elevated subway, at night the area tends to become quite deserted so it is not our favorite for go out to dinner.
In case this is not an impediment for you, the Bayside Marketplace is located here, from where the cruises to famous houses depart, the Miami Heat stadium as well as some museums.

The price of accommodation in Downtown  is usually $175. On weekends, when the area is quieter, cheaper prices are usually found.

Recommended hotels in Downtown

Here you can find a selection of hotels in Downtown, all of them with an excellent quality-price ratio.

• YOTEL Miami
• citizenM Miami Worldcenter
• Hilton Miami Downtown

4. Wynwood – Design District, perfect options if you are looking for something different to stay in Miami

Located in the northern area of ​​Downtown, Wynwood and the Design District , are two areas that are also highly recommended if your idea of ​​staying in Miami is to do so in a location where everything revolves around art and culture.
Here there is no shortage of luxury shops, art galleries, street art and countless restaurants, cafes and shops in which design and architecture play a very important role.
Of course, here the accommodation offer is not as wide as in the options we mentioned previously, so perhaps it is not the best option if you are looking to be surrounded by travelers.

The price of accommodation in Wynwood – Design District  is usually $175.

Recommended Hotels in Wynwood – Design District

These would be some of the most recommended Miami hotels in the Wynwood – Design District area.

• Arlo Wynwood
• Sentral Wynwood
• Hyde Suites Midtown Miami

5. Little Havanna, one of the cheapest areas to stay in Miami

In the late 1960s, thousands of Cubans settled in this area of ​​Miami, making it the lively and vibrant place it is today. Getting lost along the famous Calle Ocho is already one of the essentials of Miami and tasting the delicious Cuban cuisine in one of its restaurants, another of the things that you cannot miss in the city. All this makes Little Havanna one of those places that all travelers want to visit and more than one value as an option to stay in Miami.
And this is where we want to highlight something: Little Havana has relatively little accommodation, many of them apartments or rooms managed by individuals, which although they are cheaper, have a problem : the neighborhood during the day is safe but at night, it is not. It’s everything you would like.
That is why, always from our experience and perspective, we believe that this area, despite being one of the cheapest in Miami, is not for everyone and in general terms, the ideal would be to avoid it.

The price of accommodation in Little Havanna  is usually $125-150.

Recommended Hotels in Little Havanna

This list of hotels in Little Havanna are some of the most recommended in the area and options to consider when looking for where to stay in Miami.

• Life House, Little Havana
• Selina Miami River

6. Brickell, the financial area and another of the best options to sleep in Miami

This would be the southern part of Downtown, which we talked about previously. Here, like this one, we find part of the financial area , something that makes the neighborhood vibrate and be in continuous movement during the day, although on weekends and in the evening, this coming and going becomes a calm interrupted by travelers who decide to make this, with very good judgment, their accommodation area.
Despite this, do not think that there is nothing to do in the neighborhood, since it has a lot of shopping and nightlife options, in addition to being a safe area, making it a perfect alternative to stay in Miami, especially if If you like trendy businesses: it is the perfect place to enjoy a drink on any of its terraces with unique views of the city.
Remember that, just like in Downtown, here you can use the Metromover, the free elevated subway, with which you can move around the area.

The price of accommodation in Brickell  is usually $225.

Recommended Hotels in Brickell

We leave you a series of hotels in Brickell that are among the best accommodation options in Miami.

• Fortune House Hotel Suites
• citizenM Miami Brickell
• Atwell Suites – Miami Brickell, an IHG Hotel

7. Airport, a perfect option if your flight leaves soon, you have a stopover or you want to find a cheap hotel in Miami

Although there are many travelers who value the airport as a location to sleep in Miami , thanks to its relatively reasonable prices, due to its distance from the city, more or less 50 minutes by public transport, it is not an alternative that we would value. Maybe you arrived on a late flight or the next one leaves very early.
In these cases, the ideal is to opt for the area closest to the airport and always look for accommodations that include transfer to the airport.

The price of accommodation at Miami airport  is usually $150-200.

Recommended Miami Airport Hotels

These are some of the recommended hotels at the Miami airport.

• EB Hotel Miami Airport
• Hyatt Place Miami Airport East
• Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport

Our recommended accommodation where to stay in Miami

During our stay in the city during the trip to Florida we stayed at Henrosa Hotel in South Beach less than 2 minutes from Ocean’s Drive, a location that seems perfect for visiting the city.
We found the quality-price ratio to be perfect and in addition, the hotel has a parking service for $35 per night, something that, if like us you have traveled through Florida by car, is a plus so you don’t have to worry about anything.
The only drawback is that the price includes breakfast but it is served in a hotel on Ocean’s Drive. Despite that, it is less than 200 meters away and will allow you to enjoy the atmosphere of this area of ​​the city early in the day. So we don’t think the option is that bad…
Taking all this into account, we believe that South Beach is the best area to stay in Miami .

After our experience we believe that this area, along with Mid Beach and Downtown, are the best areas to stay in Miami if we take into account the quality-price ratio of the hotels and the location.

Best hotels in Miami

Although we have already shared with you a wide selection of hotels in Miami, all of them with a great quality-price ratio, if you want to add a plus to your visit to Miami, staying in a special hotel, we leave you some options that we believe can be ideal for special occasions.

• Mandarin Oriental Miami
• Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Tips for finding cheap accommodation in Miami

• One of the first important things is to be clear that it is difficult to find cheap hotels in Miami since the average is $150-$200 in a relatively central and well-connected location. Despite that, there are always some recommendations that if you follow them, you will surely be able to save a few good euros.
• Try to book as far in advance as possible, especially if you are traveling during high season or on a weekend.
• Although accommodations in locations like South Beach or Mid Beach may seem more expensive than other locations, don’t rule them out initially. It is important to assess the proximity to tourist attractions and places you want to visit since sometimes to save money, you stay very far from the center and what you save, you end up investing in transportation or in time lost in transfers.
• Parking in Miami is very expensive so if you have a car and want to save, check the prices carefully.
• Remember that to avoid paying commissions and always have the current exchange rate, we recommend using the Revolut card and the N26 card . They are the ones we use, they are free and will mean great savings for you.

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