Art Basel Miami Beach is at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, and where you sleep decides how fair week feels.
These five South Beach hotels are 1.2 to 1.5 miles away on foot, a 26- to 32-minute walk, and each is a 2- to 4-minute walk from a stop on the free South Beach Trolley along Washington Avenue. The list has one 3-star and four 4-star hotels, on Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue.
How we ranked these hotels
Walking distance to the Miami Beach Convention Center at 1901 Convention Center Drive set the order, measured along streets, closest first.
The convention center is north of these hotels, a walk of well over a mile, with an entrance on Washington Avenue.
Hotels near Art Basel Miami Beach at a glance
| Hotel | Address | Stars | Walk to convention center | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tony Hotel South Beach | 801 Collins Ave | 4 | ~26 min (1.23 mi) | 8.8 |
| The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | 601 Washington Avenue | 4 | ~29 min (1.35 mi) | 9.4 |
| Beacon Hotel South Beach | 720 Ocean Dr | 3 | ~29 min (1.36 mi) | 8.0 |
| Avalon Hotel | 700 Ocean Dr | 4 | ~29 min (1.37 mi) | 8.6 |
| Bentley Hotel South Beach | 510 Ocean Dr | 4 | ~32 min (1.50 mi) | 8.3 |
Getting to the convention center during Art Basel week
- Trolley route: The free South Beach Trolley runs along Washington Avenue 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., with trolleys roughly 20 minutes apart, with a stop at 17 St and Convention Center Drive.
- Walking: From Washington Avenue it's a straight walk north to the convention center's Washington Avenue entrance.
- Satellite fairs: Untitled Art is on the sand at Ocean Drive and 12th Street, so the Ocean Drive hotels on this list are closer to it than to the main fair.
A note on South Beach hotels and the convention center
These hotels are in South Beach between 5th and 8th Streets, on Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue. That puts them 1.2 to 1.5 miles south of the Miami Beach Convention Center, a 26- to 32-minute walk.
That walk is pleasant on a cool December morning, but most guests will want the trolley or a short ride for midday trips. The Tony Hotel at 801 Collins Avenue is the closest, about 26 minutes on foot.
The hotels
The Tony Hotel South Beach
801 Collins Ave
8.82,211 reviews
4-star hotel at 8th and Collins, the closest on the list at 1.23 mi from the Convention Center, 8.8 guest score.
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The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
601 Washington Avenue
9.42,113 reviews
4-star Tribute Portfolio hotel at 601 Washington Avenue, about a 29-minute walk to the Convention Center, 9.4 guest score.
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Beacon Hotel South Beach
720 Ocean Dr
8.0476 reviews
3-star Ocean Drive pick, 8.0 guest score. 4-min walk to Washington Ave & 7 St (South Beach Trolley).
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Avalon Hotel
700 Ocean Dr
8.63,572 reviews
4-star Ocean Drive hotel, 8.6 guest score, 1.37 mi on foot from the Convention Center or a short trolley ride.
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Bentley Hotel South Beach
510 Ocean Dr
8.3983 reviews
4-star hotel at 510 Ocean Drive, 8.3 guest score, a 4-minute walk from the Washington Ave & 5 St trolley stop.
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Evenings near the Miami Beach Convention Center during Art Basel Miami Beach
Here’s what’s on within a 20-minute walk of the Miami Beach Convention Center, December 4–6.
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
Sunday, December 6
Listings by Outgoing. Times and prices can change, so check the listing before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How far is South Beach from the Miami Beach Convention Center?＋
The five South Beach hotels on this list are 1.2 to 1.5 miles from the Miami Beach Convention Center at 1901 Convention Center Drive on foot. That is a 26- to 32-minute walk, or a ride on the free South Beach Trolley along Washington Avenue.
What is the closest hotel to the Miami Beach Convention Center on this list?＋
The Tony Hotel South Beach at 801 Collins Avenue is the closest, 1.23 miles from the convention center on foot, about a 26-minute walk.
Is there free transit between South Beach hotels and Art Basel?＋
Yes. The City of Miami Beach's free South Beach Trolley runs along Washington Avenue from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., with trolleys roughly 20 minutes apart, and stops at 17 St and Convention Center Drive. All five hotels are a 2- to 4-minute walk from a stop.
When does Art Basel Miami Beach take place?＋
Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 runs December 4-6 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with VIP days on December 2 and 3.
Are there mid-range hotels near Art Basel Miami Beach?＋
The Beacon Hotel South Beach at 720 Ocean Drive is the mid-range option on this list, with a three-star rating and a guest score of 8.0. It is on Ocean Drive at 7th Street, 1.36 miles from the convention center on foot, and about a 4-minute walk from the Washington Ave & 7 St trolley stop.
Do hotels near Art Basel Miami Beach require minimum stays?＋
It depends on the hotel. Ask whether a minimum stay applies during fair week before you book, and check the cancellation terms too.
