Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) is the main street of Little Havana. The 2026 Calle Ocho Music Festival was held on Sunday, March 15, along SW 8th Street.
Three of the five hotels on this list are within a 15-minute walk of the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame at 1419 SW 8th Street, and the closest, Tower Hotel, is about 3 minutes away. The other two are on the Brickell side, about 30 minutes on foot, if you want a pool or a full kitchen.
How we ranked these hotels near Calle Ocho
Walking distance to the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame at 1419 SW 8th Street sets the order, with closer hotels first. Where two hotels are within 0.1 miles of each other, the higher star rating moves up, then the guest score, with alphabetical order as the final step.
Three of the five hotels are within 0.72 miles of the Walk of Fame on foot. We found no other bookable hotels closer than the two Brickell picks, which are 1.37 and 1.56 miles away. Properties with no verifiable guest rating or with ratings below 7.0 were excluded, as were shared-room listings and apartment rentals.
Side-by-side comparison: hotels near Calle Ocho
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Hotel Little Havana | 0.14 mi | 3 min | 3 stars | 8.0 |
| The Rover Miami | 0.25 mi | 5 min | 4 stars | 8.9 |
| Life House, Little Havana | 0.72 mi | 15 min | 4 stars | 8.2 |
| Tru By Hilton Miami West Brickell | 1.37 mi | 29 min | 3 stars | 8.7 |
| Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Miami - Downtown Brickell - Cruise Port | 1.56 mi | 34 min | 2 stars | 7.5 |
Planning around the Calle Ocho Festival
- Festival timing: The 2026 Calle Ocho Music Festival was on Sunday, March 15, along SW 8th Street. Hotels close to the corridor are few, so book early for festival weekend.
- Bus access: Metrobus Route 8 runs along SW 8th Street and ends at Brickell station, where you can change to Metrorail or the free Metromover. The schedule puts the ride from SW 15th Avenue to Brickell at about 11 minutes.
- Rail access: No Metrorail station is a short walk from the Walk of Fame. Vizcaya station is about 31 minutes on foot and Culmer about 41.
- Parking: Tower Hotel has no on-site parking, so if you're driving, ask your hotel about parking before you arrive. Tru by Hilton has valet parking.
Neighborhoods you will pass through
The best-known stretch of Little Havana is right around the Walk of Fame. Domino Park (Máximo Gómez Park) is at SW 15th Avenue and SW 8th Street, and the Ball & Chain music venue is at 1513 SW 8th Street. Versailles, the Cuban restaurant, is farther west at 3555 SW 8th Street, a short drive or bus ride away.
Brickell, Miami's financial district, is about 1.4 miles east of the Walk of Fame, and that's where the two Brickell picks on this list are. We have separate pages for hotels near Brickell and Coconut Grove if you'd rather base yourself there.
The hotels
Tower Hotel Little Havana
1450 Southwest 7th Street
8.0504 reviews
On SW 7th Street, one block from Calle Ocho and 0.14 miles from the Walk of Fame, the closest hotel on this list. No on-site parking.
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The Rover Miami
1645 SW Ninth St
8.9132 reviews
Boutique hotel at 1645 SW 9th Street with named suites, 8.9 guest score, 0.25 miles from the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, about a 5-minute walk.
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Life House, Little Havana
528 SW 9th Ave
8.2416 reviews
Life House, Little Havana at 528 SW 9th Ave, 0.72 miles from the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, about a 15-minute walk.
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Tru By Hilton Miami West Brickell
1931 SW 3RD AVENUE
8.72,776 reviews
Tru by Hilton on SW 3rd Avenue in West Brickell, with an outdoor pool and pets allowed, 1.37 miles from the Walk of Fame.
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Miami - Downtown Brickell - Cruise Port
298 Sw 15th Rd
7.5469 reviews
Extended-stay hotel on SW 15th Road with a full kitchen in each suite, 1.56 miles from the Walk of Fame. 10-min walk to Brickell Metrorail.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to the Calle Ocho Festival route?＋
Tower Hotel Little Havana is at 1450 SW 7th Street, one block north of SW 8th Street and 0.14 miles from the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame, about a 3-minute walk. It's the closest option on this list.
How far is Little Havana from Brickell?＋
The Calle Ocho Walk of Fame is about 1.4 miles from Brickell Metrorail station in a straight line, roughly a 34-minute walk. Metrobus Route 8 runs along SW 8th Street to Brickell station, about 11 minutes from SW 15th Avenue on the current schedule.
Is there a Metrorail station near Calle Ocho?＋
Not within an easy walk. From the Walk of Fame, Vizcaya station is about a 31-minute walk and Culmer about 41 minutes. Metrobus Route 8, which runs along SW 8th Street to Brickell station, is the more practical way to reach Metrorail.
When was the Calle Ocho Festival in 2026?＋
The 2026 Calle Ocho Music Festival was on Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. along SW 8th Street, and entry was free. The organizers put attendance at more than 500,000.
Are there 4-star hotels within walking distance of Calle Ocho?＋
Two 4-star hotels appear on this list: The Rover Miami, 0.25 miles from the Walk of Fame, and Life House, Little Havana, 0.72 miles away. The Rover is about a 5-minute walk and Life House about 15 minutes.
Which hotel near Calle Ocho suits a longer stay?＋
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Miami - Downtown Brickell - Cruise Port has a full kitchen in each suite, with a full-size fridge, stovetop and microwave. It's 1.56 miles from the Walk of Fame, about a 10-minute walk from Brickell Metrorail.
