StayAreasIs Deep Ellum a good place to stay in Dallas?
Yes, if you want live music and nightlife. It's lively with a DART station, but it's loud at weekends and has few hotels.
Stay here if
- Music lovers
- Night owls
- Young travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want quiet nights
- You're travelling with young children
- You want a big choice of hotels
Hotels in Deep Ellum
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Staying in Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum is the place to stay in Dallas for live music and nightlife. Venues, bars and breweries fill the old brick buildings along Elm, Main and Commerce streets, Deep Ellum Station puts you on the DART network, and downtown is about 15 minutes' walk west.
The area has a long musical history. In the 1920s it was one of the most important blues centres in Texas, and today it still hosts rock, indie, jazz and hip hop shows most nights. Murals cover almost every wall, tattoo shops sit next to barbecue joints, and the streets fill with people after dark.
The downside is the noise and the limited hotel choice. Weekends are loud and crowded until late, there are only a few hotels, and some streets feel rough in the early hours. It's not a good fit for families.
What makes Deep Ellum special is its energy. You can catch a gig, grab late-night tacos and walk back to your hotel, all within a few blocks. For music lovers and night owls, it's the most fun base in Dallas.
Getting around
- Deep Ellum4walk
- Dealey Plaza13transit
- The Sixth Floor Museum14transit
- Dallas Museum of Art16transit
- Klyde Warren Park17transit
- Reunion Tower20transit
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)55
Deep Ellum questions
Is Deep Ellum a good area to stay in Dallas?
Yes, if you want live music and nightlife. It's lively with a DART station, but it's loud at weekends and has few hotels. It suits music lovers, night owls and young travellers.
How much does a hotel in Deep Ellum cost?
A typical double is around $190 a night at a budget hotel, $330 mid-range and $330 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Deep Ellum?
About 55 minutes door to door: DART Orange Line from DFW Airport, changing to the Green Line for Deep Ellum Station.
How far is Deep Ellum from the main sights?
Door to door from Deep Ellum: Deep Ellum 4 minutes on foot, Dealey Plaza 13 minutes, The Sixth Floor Museum 14 minutes and Dallas Museum of Art 16 minutes.