StayAreasIs Uptown a good place to stay in Dallas?
Yes, especially for restaurants, nightlife and a luxury stay. It's walkable with a free trolley, but it's Dallas's priciest area.
Stay here if
- Couples
- Foodies
- Luxury travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You're on a tight budget
- You want quiet weekends
- You want a train station on the doorstep
Hotels in Uptown
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Staying in Uptown
Uptown is the place to stay in Dallas for restaurants, nightlife and a polished stay. McKinney Avenue is lined with patios, steakhouses and cocktail bars, the free M-Line trolley runs to the Arts District, and Klyde Warren Park and the Perot Museum are on its southern edge. Downtown is about 10 minutes away.
The neighbourhood is upscale and young. Restored vintage streetcars clank along McKinney, the Katy Trail fills with runners and dog walkers, and Turtle Creek's leafy boulevard holds some of Texas's most famous hotels. At weekends, bars and rooftop lounges stay busy late.
The downside is the price and the weekend noise. Uptown hotels are among the most expensive in Dallas, parking costs extra, and bar strips can be loud on Friday and Saturday nights. DART light rail only touches its eastern edge.
What makes Uptown special is that it's one of the few parts of Dallas where you don't need a car. You can walk the Katy Trail in the morning, ride the trolley to the museums and eat at a different patio every night. For couples and food lovers, it's the best base.
Getting around
- Klyde Warren Park16walk
- American Airlines Center19walk
- Dallas Museum of Art20walk
- The Sixth Floor Museum22transit
- Dealey Plaza22transit
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science22walk
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)30
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Is Uptown a good area to stay in Dallas?
Yes, especially for restaurants, nightlife and a luxury stay. It's walkable with a free trolley, but it's Dallas's priciest area. It suits couples, foodies and luxury travellers.
How much does a hotel in Uptown cost?
A typical double is around $370 a night at a budget hotel, $450 mid-range and $1,000 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Uptown?
About 30 minutes door to door: taxi or rideshare from DFW, or about 15 minutes from Love Field.
How far is Uptown from the main sights?
Door to door from Uptown: Klyde Warren Park 16 minutes on foot, American Airlines Center 19 minutes on foot, Dallas Museum of Art 20 minutes on foot and The Sixth Floor Museum 22 minutes.