The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is on the Biscayne Bay waterfront at 1101 Biscayne Boulevard in Maurice A. Ferré Park (formerly Museum Park), drawing families, school groups and science-focused travelers to its 500,000-gallon Gulf Stream Aquarium, planetarium and exhibitions.
All five hotels on this list are within an 18-minute walk of the museum, ordered by walking distance first, then star rating and guest score. All five are open and bookable.
How we ranked these hotels
We ranked these hotels in three steps.
- 1. Walking distance to the main entrance at 1101 Biscayne Boulevard.
- 2. Star rating, within a similar distance range.
- 3. Guest satisfaction scores as a final check.
The list pairs The Grayson, across Biscayne Boulevard from the museum, and citizenM in Miami World Center with three larger 4-star hotels a few blocks north on Biscayne Boulevard and N Bayshore Drive. We left out unrated vacation rentals and apartments regardless of proximity, since a family museum trip goes better with a front desk, a pool and on-site dining.
Quick comparison: hotels near Frost Science Museum Miami
| Hotel | Distance (miles) | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown | 0.29 | 6 min | 4 | 8.5 | Yes (rooftop) |
| citizenM Miami World Center | 0.56 | 12 min | 4 | 8.9 | Small rooftop soaking pool |
| Hilton Miami Downtown | 0.67 | 14 min | 4 | 8.6 | Yes |
| Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay | 0.75 | 16 min | 4 | 8.3 | Yes |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay | 0.82 | 18 min | 4 | 7.6 | Yes |
Planning tips for museum visitors
- Walk time from your hotel: The Grayson is about 6 minutes from the museum on foot, and the bayfront hotels on N Bayshore Drive are 16 to 18 minutes away. The museum entrance faces Biscayne Boulevard.
- Free transit option: the Miami-Dade Metromover stops at Museum Park, about a 4-minute walk from the museum entrance.
- Double up on museums: the park also holds the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), just north of Frost Science, so you can see both in a single day.
- Pool time after the aquarium: the Hilton Miami Downtown and The Grayson both have rooftop pools, and Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay and the DoubleTree have outdoor pools.
- citizenM's rooftop pool is small and meant for soaking and cooling off, so it isn't the pick if your group wants to swim.
Getting to the museum on foot
All five hotels route to the museum along Biscayne Boulevard or N Bayshore Drive. The Grayson, at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard, is on the other side of the boulevard from the museum and about a 6-minute walk. citizenM Miami World Center, at 700 NE 2nd Avenue, is about 12 minutes away through the Miami Worldcenter development.
The other three hotels are north of the museum, so you walk south along Biscayne Boulevard or the bayfront path: about 14 minutes from the Hilton, 16 from the Marriott and 18 from the DoubleTree.
The hotels
The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown
1100 Biscayne Blvd
8.51,171 reviews
The Grayson at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard, across the road from the museum and 0.29 miles on foot, with a 14th-floor rooftop pool.
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citizenM Miami World Center
700 NE 2ND AVENUE
8.910,360 reviews
citizenM at Miami Worldcenter, 8.9 guest score, a 12-min walk to the museum, with a rooftop bar and a small rooftop soaking pool.
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Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd
8.6314 reviews
0.67 miles from the museum on Biscayne Boulevard, with a rooftop pool and bar for families after the aquarium.
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Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 N Bayshore Dr
8.31,037 reviews
Bayfront hotel at 1633 N Bayshore Drive with a pool and on-site dining, about a 16-minute walk to the museum.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
1717 N Bayshore Dr
7.6174 reviews
DoubleTree at 1717 N Bayshore Drive overlooking Biscayne Bay, 0.82 miles from the museum, with an outdoor pool and one- to four-bedroom residences.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to the Frost Science Museum?＋
The Grayson Hotel Miami Downtown at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard is the closest, 0.29 miles from the museum entrance, about a 6-minute walk.
Do any of these hotels have pools for kids after a museum visit?＋
All five have one. The Hilton Miami Downtown and The Grayson have rooftop pools, and the DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay and Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay have outdoor pools. citizenM Miami World Center's rooftop pool is small and meant for soaking, not swimming.
Can I reach the Frost Science Museum by Metromover from these hotels?＋
The free Metromover's Museum Park station is about a 4-minute walk from the museum entrance at 1101 Biscayne Boulevard.
Are these hotels walkable to PAMM and the rest of the park?＋
Yes. The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is next to the Frost Science Museum in the same park, and Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park are about a 20-minute walk south. From The Grayson, the closest hotel here, you can walk to PAMM, Bayside and Bayfront Park.
Which hotel works best for school groups visiting the museum?＋
The DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay at 1717 N Bayshore Drive has one- to four-bedroom residences with kitchens, plus meeting rooms, which helps chaperones managing large groups. It's the farthest hotel on this list, about an 18-minute walk from the museum entrance, so younger groups may want the free Metromover or a short ride.
Which hotel on this list has the best guest score?＋
citizenM Miami World Center at 700 NE 2nd Avenue has the highest guest score on this list, 8.9, and is about a 12-minute walk to the museum.
