SoBe has become synonymous with glamour, chic Art Deco, mile-long sandy beaches, beautiful people, a thriving night scene... Whether on Ocean Drive or further from the mayhem, accomodations range from ultra-luxurious resorts, small boutique hotels, oceanfront splurges, affordable inns. Read more...
Miami offers a very wide range of hotels and accomodations for its visitors, from beachfront luxury five-star hotels with over the top ammenities and views to more economical budget hotels and hostels offering convenience and value.
The "best place to stay in Miami" will of course depend on what is best for you, your interests and your budget. If most of your vacation will be spent relaxing at the beach, you will find plenty of choices and quite a few beaches to choose from. Although the most popular, you are not limited to trendy South Beach.
As a general rule, premium views come at premium prices, but you can always find plenty of options near the beach that won't cost you an arm and a leg.
Our Miami Hotel Guide can help you narrow down your choices of accomodation as well as decide on a specific area or neighborhood.
Shopping around for hotels and making reservations ahead of time is particularly important if you will be visiting during a major holiday or event such as New Year's Eve, Art Basel, or Spring Break when rooms will be in short supply and prices skyrocket as the events near.
Here is an Events Calendar for a quick look at this year's major holidays and events, and be sure to check the listings for the month of your visit.
Neighborhood Guide: Miami Hotels By Area
Mid-Beach is classic Miami Beach, home of some of the city's iconic properties, the Fountainbleau and Eden Roc. With a quieter vibe than next-door South Beach, hotel options range from small boutique art deco hotels to large oceanfront resorts complete with golf courses, marinas and spas. Read more...
Miami's North Beach which spans from 46th to 78th Streets, is a much quieter, less crowded and hectic area to stay but nevertheless within a quick drive away and conveniently connected with the city's FREE trolleys. The vibe here is mellow and family-friendly. Plenty of options from upscale beachfront digs to affordable boutique hotels. Read more...
Surfside is a small town that manages to tick all the boxes for a fantastic relaxing beach vacation: a mile-long pristine beach, a pedestrian-friendly downtown area with plenty of neighborhood shops and cafes, lovely community and family-friendly vibe, wide range of accomodations from luxury to great value apartments and vacation rentals. Read more...
Sunny Isles is located on the barrier island just north of Miami Beach. This area has gone through a major transformation where small quaint waterfront motels have been replaced by luxury high-rises offering fantastic facilities including golf courses, world-class spa resorts, fine dining, boutiques and marinas. The atmosphere here is more low-key which also attracts plenty of families. Read more...
Booking an Ocean Drive Hotel for your South Beach vacation means you will be in the "center of it all", Ocean Drive IS the destination, an exciting and vibrant place to be... This is one busy stretch and the raucous atmosphere gives way once the sun goes down and the neon lights switch on. If you want to party, you are in the right place! Read more...
Downtown Miami and the city's business and financial district, Brickell, are home to upscale high-rise office towers, hotels, and residential condominiums and a wide assortment of restaurants, boutiques and entertainment. Hotels in this area enjoy stunning views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Read More...
Coconut Grove is a charming area just south of Brickell/Downtown Miami on the mainland side, packed with waterfront restaurants, sidewalk cafes, chic boutiques, art galleries and a bustling marina, all in a pedestrian and biker-friendly upscale neighborhood with lush mature trees. It has a laid back, eclectic vibe. Read more...
Our city is home to the Miami Art Deco District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this is where the largest concentration of Art Deco architecture in the world is found. A stay in one of these gems is quite a treat, specially to architecture and design aficionados. Read more...
A particular great option for families or if traveling with a group of friends, vacation rentals and apartments are quite convenient having a little extra space, a kitchen for quick meals or snacks... or a living room, den, your own small space to hang out together... Read more...
For those whose priorities are price, party and beach... Hostels in Miami like everywhere around the world, offer incredible value, little privacy and a very lively vibe. Expect a lot of partying going on, happy hours, party buses, bbqs, bar-hopping... Read more...
Two fabulous miles of beach line the eastern shore of South Beach offering some amazing hotels for the ultimate splurge. However, not all hotels that bill themselves as oceanfront will be directly on the beach. Hotels on Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th Streets face the ocean-front Lummus Park. Read more...
Miami During One of Our Fantastic Events... Book Early!
Want to be in the middle of the action? Miami and South Beach during Spring Break are the epicenter of some major world-class partying with the Miami Music Week and ULTRA drawing the crowds. If looking to enjoy a quieter vacation on the beach, there are plenty of quieter spots for a relaxing time with family and friends... Read more...
President's Day Weekend is a busy one in Miami with glorious temperatures and a calendar packed with some high-voltage events... hotels will be in short supply. President's Day hosts the Miami International Boat Show and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, ocassionally it might even intersect with Valentine's Day. Plan ahead! Coming soon...
A busy week with celebrations to pay tribute to our Service Men and Women, including the fantastic Air and Sea Show right from the sands of South Beach, live concerts, fireworks and parades, and the Hip Hop whirlwind of Urban Beach Week which itself attracts hundreds of thousands of revelers... South Beach is ground zero for the festivities. Read more...
Whether you're looking for a revelry of parties or a quiet enclave to take in the fireworks away from the masses... This hotels go all out with the red, white and blue... Beachside barbeques, pool parties, kids activities, live entertainment, and of course fireworks viewing and more... Read more...
Hotels in Miami go all out for the Christmas celebrations with different themes and activities every year... Live music and performances, activities for children, fantastic displays, lights and decorations and naturally, amazing festive menus and celebrations. Here are some top pick Miami Hotels for this year's Christmas celebrations and their offerings. Read more...
If you want to stay close to the action in Bayfront Park where the City of Miami's main festivities and fireworks take place, then choose a hotel in the downtown area where you can walk easily to it. But celebrations and fireworks will be happening throughout and there are endless options for sand and surf, fireworks and champagne... Read more...
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