Here are 3 hotels in and around Deep Ellum, picked for star rating, eco credentials and how easily you can walk to the bars and music venues on Elm Street and Commerce Street. Only the Kimpton Pittman is inside the neighborhood. The Home2 Suites is just north on Gaston Avenue, and the Residence Inn is downtown, a 15-minute walk from Deep Ellum station.
How we ranked these hotels
One hotel on this list is in Deep Ellum, and the other two are within a 15-minute walk of Deep Ellum station. We cross-referenced star ratings against multiple sources, verified amenities at the property level rather than assuming brand-wide standards, and confirmed each property is still operating under the stated name.
Hotels with a verified certification or published eco program rank above those without one. Within the same tier, higher star ratings come first, and after that the hotel closer to DART goes first.
Hotels in Deep Ellum at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Sustainability | Nearest DART station | Walk to Deep Ellum station (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Pittman Hotel | 4 | LEED certified interiors (per the hotel) | Deep Ellum (all four lines) | 4 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown at Baylor Scott & White | 3 | Hilton LightStay program | Baylor (5 min walk) | 11 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown | 3 | Marriott Serve 360 program | St. Paul (7 min walk) | 15 |
Tips for staying in Deep Ellum
- Book a room on the upper floors facing away from Elm Street if you're a light sleeper. Weekend nights get loud past midnight.
- All four DART light rail lines (Red, Blue, Green and Orange) stop at Deep Ellum station, one stop from downtown Dallas.
- Street parking on Commerce Street fills up after 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Ask your hotel about on-site or nearby garage options before you arrive.
- Most of the neighborhood's best murals are between Malcolm X Boulevard and Good Latimer Expressway. A 10-minute walk covers the core stretch.
- If eco credentials matter to you, the Kimpton Pittman says its interiors are LEED certified, the Residence Inn takes part in Marriott's Serve 360 program, and the Home2 Suites in Hilton's LightStay program.
What to expect from hotels in Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum is about a mile east of downtown Dallas, and most hotels in or adjacent to the district are 3-star or 4-star properties that cater to both leisure travelers and business guests attending events at nearby venues.
There's no luxury resort here. What you get is well-kept rooms, four DART light rail lines, and more than 20 live music venues, dozens of restaurants and some of the densest street art in Texas, all on foot.
Mid-range options like the Home2 Suites and the Residence Inn give you brand-standard reliability at a lower nightly rate.
If you're traveling with a group or staying more than a few nights, the Residence Inn's suite-style rooms with kitchenettes in select room types offer more flexibility than a standard hotel room. Deep Ellum is just east of downtown Dallas, so those hotels are an easy walk or short ride away too.
The hotels
Kimpton - Pittman Hotel by IHG
2551 Elm Street, Dallas
9.0528 reviews
LEED certified interiors, per the hotel's own siteOn Elm Street where downtown meets Deep Ellum, a 4-minute walk from Deep Ellum station
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown at Baylor Scott & White
3301 Gaston Avenue, Dallas
8.5786 reviews
Hilton LightStay programOn Gaston Avenue just north of Deep Ellum, a 5-minute walk from Baylor station and 11 minutes from Deep Ellum station
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Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown
1712 Commerce Street, Dallas
8.8445 reviews
Marriott Serve 360 programCovered by Marriott's Serve 360 program, with documented energy and water reduction targets.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there hotels physically inside Deep Ellum, or are they all nearby?＋
Most hotels that market themselves as Deep Ellum options are on the western edge of the district or just across the boundary into downtown Dallas. The Kimpton Pittman Hotel, at 2551 Elm Street, is on that western edge, where downtown meets Deep Ellum.
Which DART station serves Deep Ellum?＋
All four DART light rail lines (Red, Blue, Green and Orange) stop at Deep Ellum station, one stop from downtown Dallas. The Kimpton Pittman is about 4 minutes on foot from the station, the Home2 Suites about 11 minutes and the Residence Inn about 15 minutes. The Home2 Suites is also a 5-minute walk from Baylor station, on the same four lines.
Is Deep Ellum safe to walk around at night?＋
Deep Ellum is an active entertainment district with foot traffic well past midnight on weekends, which generally keeps the main Elm Street and Commerce Street corridors busy and well-lit. Side streets away from the main corridor are quieter. Use the same awareness you would in any urban entertainment district.
Which hotel near Deep Ellum has the strongest sustainability credentials?＋
The Kimpton Pittman Hotel, whose website says its interiors are LEED certified. The Residence Inn takes part in Marriott's Serve 360 program and the Home2 Suites in Hilton's LightStay program. Both are brand-level programs, not certifications.
What is the best mid-range hotel near Deep Ellum?＋
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown at Baylor Scott & White, rated 8.5 out of 10 by guests and a 5-minute walk from Baylor station on all four DART lines.
Do any hotels near Deep Ellum offer extended-stay rooms with kitchens?＋
The Residence Inn Dallas Downtown offers suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, though this amenity applies to select room types rather than all rooms. Book directly or call the property to confirm availability for your specific room category before arrival.
