Where to Stay

Visiting Miami now means a lot more than just finding a hotel near the sand and plopping yourself down for a week. Now that the city has grown up and its neighborhoods and the hotels in them offer a lot more than just a place to wash off the sunscreen. Even hostels in Miami have trendy cocktail bars, and no matter what your price range, there’s a hotel in Miami that can add significantly to your experience. Whether you’re traveling here for business or vacation, want to explore the city or lay on the beach, figuring out where to stay will shape your trip unlike anything else. Here’s a selection of the best hotels in Miami’s most popular neighborhoods.

The best hotels in Miami

1 Hotel — At the northern edge of South Beach, 1 Hotel occupies roughly 600 feet of private shoreline along Collins Avenue, offering direct beach access and a quieter base a short ride from downtown Miami nightlife. The property includes four outdoor pools — one adults-only on the rooftop, plus ground-level pools and a beach-club pool — with cabanas available to reserve. As the day winds toward evening, the rooftop becomes a draw for sushi and cocktails at Watr at the 1 Rooftop, where the view stretches from the Atlantic to the Miami skyline. Guests also have Plnthouse for plant-forward daytime meals and a mix of café and bar options throughout the hotel. Driftwood, stone, and heavy greenery tie into the brand’s sustainability ethos without pulling focus from the hotel’s role as a high-end beach base.

1 Hotel: 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

AC Hotel Miami Beach — One of the few modern builds on this stretch of Collins Avenue, the AC brings a clean, contemporary feel to Mid-Beach without trying too hard. It sits right across from the sand on 29th Street and puts guests close to the newer restaurants and hotels that have reshaped this part of Miami. Rooms follow the brand’s crisp, muted style, and the small rooftop pool delivers the ocean views people come for. Gin & Collins is the lobby bar and daytime café, serving cocktails and small plates, while the AC Kitchen handles breakfast. It’s an easy — and good-value — base for travelers who want beach access without diving into the full South Beach scene.

AC Hotel Miami Beach: 2912 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140

East Miami — The towering Brickell City Centre helped turn Brickell into a full-fledged luxury hub, and nothing signaled that shift more clearly than East. Trippy, Lite-Brite-style elevators shoot you up to Sugar, one of Miami’s most famous rooftop bars, where lush landscaping wraps around views stretching from the Everglades to the ocean, alongside cocktails and Asian-inspired small plates. Downstairs, Quinto La Huella — the hotel’s Uruguayan parrilla — turns out fire-grilled steaks and seafood, and stays busy with both guests and Brickell locals.

East Miami: 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

The Miami Beach EDITION — Put aside for a moment that this art deco palace has restaurants from Jean-Georges Vongerichten — with high-end dining at Matador Room and quick sandwiches and pizza at Market. That alone would make it worth your stay. What once set the hotel apart was its basement complex, famous for bowling lanes and a clubby late-night scene; today the space hosts rotating events rather than a full-time nightclub, but the hotel’s social energy hasn’t faded. Palm-lined pools, beach access, and consistently exceptional dining keep the EDITION among the most reliable high-end stays in Mid-Beach.

The Miami Beach EDITION: 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Eurostars Langford — The Langford is the rare downtown hotel that puts you inside a piece of early Miami. It occupies a 1925 former bank building with classic details like brass elevator dials, marble accents, and restored woodwork. Its downtown address puts you close to Bayfront Park, Flagler Street, and the Metromover — making it a practical base for exploring the city on foot or by transit.

Eurostars Langford: 121 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131

Fontainebleau — This Morris Lapidus-designed landmark is home to the nightclub LIV, which — even if you’re not down for a night of untz-untz excitement — is a scene worth watching in the lobby. Fontainebleau’s pool is the stuff of South Beach legend, and the restaurants, from Michael Mina’s StripSteak to Scarpetta, form one of the strongest dining lineups of any hotel in the city. The property also has a sprawling beachfront setup and a large fitness and spa complex, which makes it easy to spend days on-site without feeling like you’ve missed the rest of the city.

Fontainebleau: 4441 Collins Avenue 20808, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Four Seasons at the Surf Club — This spectacular high-rise set atop the historic Surf Club offers front-row ocean views and some of the most spacious suites in Greater Miami, with floor-to-ceiling windows and in-room touches like Bose speakers. Thomas Keller’s Surf Club Restaurant anchors the lobby level with his take on classic continental dining. The Champagne Bar — with its muraled walls and a quieter, refined atmosphere — is a popular stop for a pre-dinner drink or live music in the evenings, even if you’re not staying at the hotel.

Four Seasons at the Surf Club: 9011 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154

Kimpton Angler’s — The boutique Angler’s Hotel got a big-money makeover when Kimpton took over the controls, and the changes immediately placed it in the upper echelon of South Beach digs. Start out at the relaxing rooftop pool, where you can grab a cocktail from the Minnow Bar downstairs and enjoy it in the warm South Florida sun. Rooms come with yoga mats, and the hotel has an updated fitness center for guests who want to keep a routine going on the road. The real highlight isn’t even on the property — the hotel teamed up with the University of Miami to adopt a coral reef off Miami Beach, and you can join a half-day Rescue-a-Reef excursion to see the restoration work firsthand.
 
Kimpton Angler’s: 660 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL

Marriott Stanton — It’s not high luxury in the sense of having butler service or a five-star rating — but if you’re looking to stay somewhere nice in SoFi, the Stanton is consistently one of the best-positioned options. It’s got a Miami outpost of Michelin-starred Azabu in the lobby, plus a taco shack at Lolo’s Surf Cantina on the side and a Starbucks just inside the entrance. Many rooms come with oceanfront balconies, and the property has direct beach access from the pool deck.

Marriott Stanton: 161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach — This old South Beach gem, originally designed by Miami Modern godfather Morris Lapidus, got a refresh a few years back and remains one of the most inviting beach hotels in Miami. The pool deck is extensive, with food from Nautilus Cabana Club that’s best enjoyed during its Sunday brunch. The lobby is almost a work of art in and of itself, with big, flowing curves, leather furniture, and a sunken bar with a daily happy hour — where you can almost afford the drinks. While the Nautilus doesn’t always get the spotlight along Collins Avenue, it’s a reliable option if you want to stay right on the sand.

Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach: 1825 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Betsy — There’s tough competition for boutique hotels in South Beach, but The Betsy stands out for its unusual colonial-inspired architecture on a street dominated by Art Deco buildings. The hotel hosts rotating exhibitions from local and visiting artists and maintains a strong literary program with readings and cultural events. A rooftop deck connects the hotel’s two buildings — offering a quiet place to lounge with views toward the ocean. The ground-floor restaurant, LT Steak & Seafood, remains one of the better-known steakhouses in Miami, drawing both guests and locals.

The Betsy: 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The Julia — This adults-only, three-star, 29-room boutique hotel is named after Miami founder Julia Tuttle and includes touches like vintage photos and small historic details that reference early Miami. Some rooms have airy atrium ceilings with paper-crane installations, and the hotel hosts a nightly happy hour with free wine, cheese, and crackers. It’ll also save you $20 on beach chair rental — as The Julia loans you one for free to take the short block to the sand.

The Julia: 336 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

YVE Hotel — You may not find a better location for the money in all of Miami than the ultra-modern YVE. The rooms are a little small, but its location across the street from Bayside Marketplace downtown puts you 10 minutes from South Beach, Wynwood, and Brickell, and a short walk from Kaseya Center (formerly American Airlines Arena) and Maurice A. Ferré Park (formerly Museum Park). Plus, if you don’t feel like leaving the hotel, Biscayne Tavern and Grill on the ground floor has some of the best bar food in the city.

YVE Hotel: 146 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, United States

Hostels

Freehand Hostel — The Freehand is one of Miami Beach’s most popular hostel-hotel hybrids, with simple, comfortable rooms — but most people know it for its courtyard bar. Broken Shaker, consistently ranked among Miami’s top cocktail spots, serves drinks made with herbs grown on-site and draws both travelers and locals into the Freehand’s tropical courtyard and pool area.

Freehand Hostel: 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, Florida

Generator Miami — The European-born hospitality brand opened its first US outpost in Miami Beach in 2018, bringing a more design-forward hostel option to a stretch of Collins Avenue best known for hotels. The lobby bar, Jim and Neesie, runs as a proper cocktail spot rather than a basic hostel hangout, and the back pool deck feels closer to a boutique hotel than shared lodging — with loungers, daybeds, and a pool bar. Rooms — both dorms and privates — are simple and functional, but for the nightly rate and the beachside location, Generator remains one of the best budget choices in Miami Beach.

Generator Miami: 3120 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Airbnbs

Beachfront villa with a pool and hot tub — This bayfront villa in North Bay Village is one of the more impressive group stays near Miami Beach — a four-bedroom home set inside a gated community with 70 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage and sunset views. Three bedrooms come with king beds and ensuite baths, and the fourth has twins, making the layout workable for families or groups. The pool area is the highlight, with a heated infinity edge facing the skyline, built-in stools at the waterline, and a terrace with a grill and Sonos speakers. The home is professionally managed, spotless, and exactly as pictured, with a team member meeting you at check-in. It’s a quiet residential setting, but the beach is under 10 minutes away, and Miami Beach dining and shopping are within a short drive.

One-bed Airbnb Miami rental in Key Biscayne — This roomy one-bed unit sits inside a low-rise property a short block from Key Biscayne’s quiet shoreline. The apartment has a separate living area and a full kitchen, making it easy for longer stays, and you’ll have use of the building’s small infinity pool, on-site parking, and island-friendly perks like loaner bikes. Key Biscayne sits just across the causeway from Miami, close enough for quick trips into the city but far quieter, with cafés, grocery stores, and the entrance to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park all within walking distance. The island’s slower pace makes it a good fit for those who want Miami within reach — but not outside their window.

South Beach condo with epic views — This private condo inside the W South Beach pairs apartment-style space with access to one of Miami Beach’s top resort settings. The corner layout brings in wide ocean views from the living area, balcony, and main bedroom, and the unit includes a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and a second half bath, which is useful for groups. You can use the hotel’s pools, beach facilities, and fitness center, and reviewers consistently praise the quiet, comfortable bedrooms and the host’s responsiveness. Meals can even be picked up from the hotel’s restaurants and eaten on the balcony — which is where many guests spend most of their time.

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