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Brickell

Miami

Miami's financial district, a forest of glass towers just south of the Miami River with busy restaurants, rooftop bars and the free Metromover.

Best for Business · Nightlife

Transport
4/5
Sights
2/5
Value
4/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
5/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$250/night · 10 min to Downtown Miami

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Brickell on the map

Why stay here

  • Free Metromover and Metrorail to the airport
  • Lots of restaurants and rooftop bars
  • Good weekend hotel deals

Who should stay here

  • Business travellers
  • Food lovers
  • Young couples and groups

Not ideal if…

  • You want to walk to the beach
  • You want historic streets
  • You want a resort feel

What it's like

Brickell has grown into Miami's high-rise heart, with banks, condos and hotels lining Brickell Avenue and the Brickell City Centre mall. After work its restaurants and rooftop bars fill up, and Mary Brickell Village is one of the city's most popular evening spots. The free Metromover loops through Brickell and Downtown, and Metrorail links it to the airport and Coconut Grove.

It's a polished, safe-feeling base with excellent value on weekends, when business travellers leave. There's no beach, and getting to Miami Beach takes 20–30 minutes by car.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Brickell Avenue

    Towers and hotels along the bay.

  • Mary Brickell Village

    Restaurants and bars around South Miami Avenue.

  • Brickell City Centre

    Shopping centre with restaurants and a food hall.

  • Brickell Key

    Quiet island of condos and hotels just offshore.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Free Metromover through Brickell and Downtown, Metrorail to the airport and Coconut Grove, and Brightline trains from MiamiCentral nearby.
To Downtown Miami
About 10 minutes
From Miami International Airport (MIA)
About 25 minutes: Metrorail Orange Line direct from MIA to Brickell station, or about 15 minutes by taxi.

Nearby attractions

  • Brickell City Centre

    Shopping and dining under a dramatic 'climate ribbon' roof.

  • Miami Riverwalk

    Path along the Miami River to Bayfront Park.

  • Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

    Italian-style villa and gardens on the bay, a short ride south.

Where to eat and drink

  • Mary Brickell Village

    Lively bars and restaurants.

  • Rooftop bars

    Skyline views from hotel and tower rooftops.

  • Miami River

    Waterfront seafood restaurants.

Where to stay in Brickell

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Why we like it: Calm luxury hotel on Brickell Avenue with a large pool terrace.

Typical luxury rate in Brickell: ~$550/night

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Boutique pick

SLS LUX Brickell

Why we like it: Design hotel in a Brickell tower with a rooftop pool.

Typical mid-range rate in Brickell: ~$250/night

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Best value

Novotel Miami Brickell

Why we like it: Modern hotel with a rooftop pool, near the Metrorail.

Typical mid-range rate in Brickell: ~$250/night

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Hotels in BrickellMid-range from ~$250/night

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