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 from Bayfront Park at 301 Biscayne Blvd determined the order, with star rating separating hotels at similar distances.
How we ranked these hotels
Walking distance from Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Blvd, set the order:
- Hotels closer to the park appear first.
- Where two hotels fell within 0.1 miles of each other, the higher star rating comes first.
- Guest score separated anything still level after star rating.
Downtown Miami hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Distance from Bayfront Park | Walk (min) | Guest score | Nearest transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elser Hotel Miami - An All-Suite Hotel | 4 | 0.63 mi | 13 | 9.2 | College/Bayside Metromover |
| citizenM Miami World Center | 4 | 0.83 mi | 17 | 8.9 | Freedom Tower Metromover |
| The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown | 4 | 1.07 mi | 21 | 8.5 | Eleventh Street Metromover |
| Hilton Miami Downtown | 4 | 1.44 mi | 29 | 8.6 | Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover |
| Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay | 4 | 1.52 mi | 30 | 8.3 | Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover |
Getting around Downtown Miami without a car
- Metromover (free): Runs a continuous loop through Downtown Miami with stops at Adrienne Arsht Center, Eleventh Street, Freedom Tower, College/Bayside, Government Center and Bayfront Park. 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 about 16 minutes, a practical option for early departures.
- PortMiami: Cars and rideshares reach the cruise terminals through the PortMiami Tunnel, which connects to the MacArthur Causeway and I-395. Some terminals use the PortMiami Bridge instead.
- Bayside Marketplace: College/Bayside Metromover station is the closest stop to Bayside Marketplace.
What to expect from Downtown Miami hotels
Downtown Miami leans toward four-star business and convention hotels. Expect reliable amenities, meeting space and bay views, at mid-range to premium prices.
Downtown runs north from the Miami River into the Arts & Entertainment District, once called Omni. Hotels on Biscayne Boulevard and N Bayshore Drive are closest to the water, and the boulevard runs south to Bayfront Park. The Miami Worldcenter development, between NE 6th and NE 11th 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
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 College/Bayside Metromover.
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citizenM Miami World Center
700 NE 2ND AVENUE
8.910,360 reviews
Inside Miami Worldcenter at 700 NE 2nd Ave, 1-minute walk to Freedom Tower Metromover.
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The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown
1100 Biscayne Blvd
8.51,171 reviews
2-minute walk to Eleventh Street Metromover, at 1100 Biscayne Blvd in the northern Downtown corridor.
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Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd
8.6314 reviews
A 3-minute walk from Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover, 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, a 4-minute walk from Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel in Downtown Miami is closest to Bayfront Park?＋
The Elser Hotel Miami at 398 NE 5th St is the closest hotel on this list to Bayfront Park, about a 13-minute walk south to the park at 301 Biscayne Blvd. The Hilton Miami Downtown and the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, on the 1600 block of Biscayne Blvd and N Bayshore Dr, are the farthest, about a 30-minute walk north of the park.
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 Adrienne Arsht Center, Eleventh Street, Freedom Tower, College/Bayside, Government Center and Bayfront Park. 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 the train ride to MIA takes about 16 minutes.
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.
