StayAreasWhere to stay for Art Basel Miami Beach 2026
In 22 days: starts Fri 4 Dec 2026.
Art Basel's Miami Beach fair at the Miami Beach Convention Center, open to the public Friday to Sunday after two invitation-only VIP days (2 and 3 December). Satellite fairs run across Miami Beach, Wynwood and the Design District the same week.
South Beach is the closest area we cover, about 25 minutes' walk from the Miami Beach Convention Center.
- Dates
- 4–6 Dec 2026
- Venue
- Miami Beach Convention Center
- Nearest stations
- No rail; buses and the free Miami Beach trolley; South Beach hotels are 10 to 20 minutes' walk
Areas near Miami Beach Convention Center
Nearest first. Walking times are estimates from the middle of each area.
| Area | Distance | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| South BeachArt Deco, beach & nightlife | About 25 minutes' walk | $280 |
| Mid-BeachResort hotels & quieter sand | 2.8 km away | $320 |
| Downtown MiamiBayfront, museums & arena | 5.9 km away | $230 |
| WynwoodStreet art, breweries & bars | 6.5 km away | $250 |
Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Miami Beach Convention Center cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Causeway traffic between the beach and the mainland is heavy during Art Basel week; staying on the beach saves the drive.
Before you book
- South Beach and Mid-Beach are walkable; Wynwood and the Design District host satellite fairs on the mainland.
Hotels near Miami Beach Convention Center
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Miami Beach Convention Center and the areas on the map
Staying near Miami Beach Convention Center: questions
When is Art Basel Miami Beach 2026?
4–6 Dec 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. In 22 days: starts Fri 4 Dec 2026. Dates from artbasel.com.
Where should I stay for Art Basel Miami Beach 2026?
South Beach is the closest area we cover, about 25 minutes' walk from the Miami Beach Convention Center.
How do I get away after a day at the fair at the Miami Beach Convention Center?
Causeway traffic between the beach and the mainland is heavy during Art Basel week; staying on the beach saves the drive.
How much do hotels near the Miami Beach Convention Center cost?
In South Beach, typical doubles are about $160 budget, $280 mid-range and $650 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the Miami Beach Convention Center?
No rail; buses and the free Miami Beach trolley; South Beach hotels are 10 to 20 minutes' walk.