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Where to stay in Miami

Miami is two places: Miami Beach, a long barrier island of beaches and hotels, and the mainland city across Biscayne Bay. Stay in South Beach for Art Deco streets, the beach and nightlife; in Mid-Beach for big resort hotels and quieter sand; in Brickell or Downtown for skyline hotels, the free Metromover and good value; in Wynwood for street art and bars; or in Coconut Grove for a leafy, laid-back base. Winter is high season with the highest prices; summer is hot and humid with afternoon storms, and hurricane season runs June to November.

6 neighbourhoods compared · Typical mid-range hotel ~$270/night · Prices updated Oct 2026

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Typical price per night

  • South Beach

    ~$280/night · 30 min to centre

    Best for First visit, Nightlife

    Food
    4/5
    Nightlife
    5/5
    Transport
    2/5
    Quiet
    1/5
    View South Beach →

  • Mid-Beach

    ~$320/night · 40 min to centre

    Best for Upscale, Families

    Food
    3/5
    Nightlife
    3/5
    Transport
    2/5
    Quiet
    4/5
    View Mid-Beach →

  • Brickell

    ~$250/night · 10 min to centre

    Best for Business, Nightlife

    Food
    5/5
    Nightlife
    4/5
    Transport
    4/5
    Quiet
    3/5
    View Brickell →

  • Downtown Miami

    ~$230/night · 5 min to centre

    Best for Business, Budget

    Food
    3/5
    Nightlife
    3/5
    Transport
    5/5
    Quiet
    2/5
    View Downtown Miami →

  • Wynwood

    ~$250/night · 20 min to centre

    Best for Nightlife

    Food
    4/5
    Nightlife
    5/5
    Transport
    2/5
    Quiet
    1/5
    View Wynwood →

  • Coconut Grove

    ~$300/night · 20 min to centre

    Best for Families, Upscale

    Food
    4/5
    Nightlife
    2/5
    Transport
    3/5
    Quiet
    4/5
    View Coconut Grove →

Typical mid-range double room per night, not live prices · Updated Oct 2026 · How we rate areas

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Typical hotel prices in Miami

A typical mid-range double costs about $270 a night across the areas we cover. Budget hotels start around $160; luxury hotels average $560.

Mid-Beach, Coconut Grove cost the most. Downtown Miami, Brickell are the cheapest, around $90 a night less than Mid-Beach.

These are typical rates outside peak events, not live prices. Updated Oct 2026.

AreaBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Downtown Miami~$140~$230~$450
Brickell~$150~$250~$550
Wynwood~$150~$250~$400
South Beach~$160~$280~$650
Coconut Grove~$180~$300~$550
Mid-Beach~$170~$320~$750

Miami FAQs

What is the best area to stay in Miami for first-time visitors?

South Beach. The southern tip of Miami Beach, with pastel Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive, a wide sandy beach, Lincoln Road and Miami's liveliest nightlife.

How much does a hotel in Miami cost per night?

Across the areas we cover, a typical mid-range double costs about $270 a night, from around $160 for budget hotels to $560 for luxury. Downtown Miami (~$230) is the cheapest area and Mid-Beach (~$320) the most expensive. These are typical rates, not live prices.

Where should I stay in Miami on a budget?

Downtown Miami, followed by Brickell, Wynwood.

Which Miami neighbourhood is best for nightlife?

Brickell, followed by South Beach, Wynwood.

Where is the best area to stay in Miami with kids?

Mid-Beach, followed by Coconut Grove.

Which area is quickest to reach from Miami International Airport (MIA)?

Downtown Miami: about 20 minutes (Metrorail Orange Line direct from MIA to Government Center, or about 15 minutes by taxi). Wynwood is next at about 20 minutes.