Where to stay in Miami
"Miami" can mean the Art Deco beach strip of South Beach, the modern financial skyline of Brickell, the arts district of Wynwood or a quiet island escape in Key Biscayne. Choosing the right base is the single biggest decision for your trip. Here's how the main areas compare.
South Beach
The classic choice: Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, Miami's widest and most iconic beach, and Lincoln Road's open-air shopping a short walk away. Best if you want a walkable, photogenic beach base with nightlife close by.
Brickell
Miami's financial district turned modern skyline neighborhood, packed with rooftop bars, fine dining and high-rise hotels along Biscayne Bay. Best for business travel and a sleek, urban stay close to Downtown, though it isn't beachfront.
Downtown Miami
The civic and cultural core of the city — arenas, museums, the Bayside marketplace and the free Metromover, all a short ride from the beaches and the airport. Best for a central base if you want easy access to both downtown attractions and the coast.
Wynwood, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne
Wynwood is Miami's arts district, known for its outdoor murals and craft breweries, with young, creative nightlife. Coconut Grove is leafier and more bohemian, with marinas and boutique hotels. Key Biscayne is a quiet island suburb with calm, family-friendly beaches just minutes from Downtown.
Compare each area
Browse our neighborhood guides under Destinations to see the hotels in each area and pick the base that fits your trip, then book direct at member prices.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best area to stay in Miami for first-time visitors?
South Beach — it's the most iconic and walkable base, with the widest choice of hotels, restaurants and the beach all within a few blocks.
Is it better to stay in South Beach or Brickell?
South Beach for beachfront hotels, Art Deco character and nightlife; Brickell for a modern skyline setting, business travel and easy access to Downtown, at the cost of not being on the beach.