These five hotels in Downtown Miami are within 1 mile of the Biscayne Boulevard corridor, putting Bayfront Park, the Miami Worldcenter, and the central business district within easy reach on foot. Walking distance to the core of Downtown determined the order, with star rating separating hotels at similar distances. Every property on this list is a bookable hotel, not a short-term rental or apartment.
How we ranked these hotels
Walking distance to the Biscayne Boulevard corridor set the order:
- Hotels closer to the core appear first.
- Where two hotels fell within 0.1 miles of each other, the higher star rating moved up.
- Guest score separated anything still level after star rating.
- Every property here is a bookable hotel, not a short-term rental.
Downtown Miami hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Distance to Biscayne Blvd corridor | Walk (min) | Guest score | Nearest transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Miami Downtown | 4 | 0.05 mi | 1 | 8.6 | Bayfront Park Metromover |
| Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay | 4 | 0.10 mi | 2 | 8.3 | College/Bayside Metromover |
| The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown | 4 | 0.40 mi | 6 | 8.5 | College/Bayside Metromover |
| citizenM Miami World Center | 4 | 0.70 mi | 11 | 8.9 | Government Center Metromover |
| The Elser Hotel Miami - An All-Suite Hotel | 4 | 0.83 mi | 12 | 9.2 | First Street Metromover |
Getting around Downtown Miami without a car
- Metromover (free): Runs a continuous loop through Downtown Miami with stops at Bayfront Park, College/Bayside, Government Center, First Street, and Eighth Street. Most hotels on this list are within a 5-minute walk of at least one stop.
- Airport access: The Metrorail Orange Line connects Government Center station to Miami International Airport in roughly 35 to 45 minutes, a practical option for early departures.
- PortMiami: About 1 mile east of Biscayne Boulevard via the MacArthur Causeway. Rideshares from any hotel on this list to the port take under 10 minutes in normal traffic.
- Bayside Marketplace: Bayfront Park Metromover station is the closest stop to the northern cluster of hotels on Biscayne Boulevard and puts Bayside Marketplace one short walk away.
What to expect from Downtown Miami hotels
Downtown Miami's hotel stock skews toward four-star business and convention properties, which means you get reliable amenities, meeting space, and bay views at mid-range to premium pricing.
The neighborhood runs from NW 5th Street in the north to the Miami River in the south, and from Biscayne Bay in the east to I-95 in the west. Hotels on Biscayne Boulevard and N Bayshore Drive are closest to the water and to Bayfront Park. The Miami Worldcenter development, between NE 2nd and NE 8th Streets, has added newer hotel inventory a short walk inland.
Brickell, Miami's financial district, begins south of the Miami River and is a separate neighborhood. If you need hotels there, we have a separate page for Brickell hotels.
The hotels
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd
8.6314 reviews
Closest full-service hotel to the Biscayne Boulevard core, just 0.05 miles away, with a 4-star rating.
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Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 N Bayshore Dr
8.31,037 reviews
On N Bayshore Drive with direct bay views, 0.10 miles from the Biscayne Boulevard core.
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The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown
1100 Biscayne Blvd
8.51,171 reviews
7-minute walk to College/Bayside Metromover, at 1100 Biscayne Blvd in the northern Downtown corridor.
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citizenM Miami World Center
700 NE 2ND AVENUE
8.910,360 reviews
Inside Miami Worldcenter at 700 NE 2nd Ave, 6-minute walk to Government Center Metrorail.
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The Elser Hotel Miami - An All-Suite Hotel
398 NE 5th Street
9.27,195 reviews
All-suite hotel at 398 NE 5th St with kitchenettes, 4-minute walk to First Street Metromover.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel in Downtown Miami is closest to Bayfront Park?+
The Hilton Miami Downtown at 1601 Biscayne Blvd is about 0.05 miles from the Biscayne Boulevard corridor and is the closest full-service hotel to Bayfront Park on this list. You can walk there in under two minutes.
Is there a free transit option for getting around Downtown Miami?+
The Metromover is a free automated rail system that loops through Downtown Miami with stops at Bayfront Park, College/Bayside, Government Center, First Street, and Eighth Street. Every hotel on this list is within a 10-minute walk of at least one Metromover station.
Which Downtown Miami hotel has the best guest score?+
The Elser Hotel Miami at 398 NE 5th St carries a guest score of 9.2, the highest among the five hotels on this list. citizenM Miami World Center follows at 8.9.
Are any of these Downtown Miami hotels pet-friendly?+
The Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay and The Elser Hotel Miami both accept pets. Check directly with each property for size limits and any associated fees before booking.
How long does it take to get from Downtown Miami hotels to Miami International Airport?+
By car or taxi the trip takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. By Metrorail, take the Orange Line from Government Center station, which is walkable from several hotels on this list, and allow 35 to 45 minutes to reach MIA.
Which hotel on this list has verified sustainability credentials?+
citizenM Miami World Center builds to BREEAM certification standards and publishes annual sustainability reporting. The Hilton Miami Downtown participates in Hilton's LightStay program, and the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay falls under Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability framework.



