Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was built in 1916 on Biscayne Bay as James Deering's winter home, and the estate covers 50 acres of house and gardens. The Metrorail Vizcaya Station is on the Orange Line, which runs direct to Miami International Airport, so you can get here without a car.
The closest bookable hotel is Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South, about a 19-minute walk. The other four are in Brickell, 35 to 42 minutes on foot, or a short taxi if you'd rather save your legs for the gardens.
How we ranked hotels near Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Walking distance to the museum entrance at 3251 S Miami Ave set the order, measured along streets, closest first.
The Metrorail Vizcaya Station, on the Orange and Green lines, is about a 10-minute walk from the entrance, so guests who fly into Miami International Airport can reach the museum without a car.
Quick comparison: hotels near Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
| Hotel | Stars | Walk to Vizcaya | Guest score | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South | 3 | 19 min (0.89 mi) | 7.8 | Hilton LightStay |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell | 3 | 35 min (1.64 mi) | 8.4 | Hilton LightStay |
| Four Seasons Hotel Miami | 5 | 39 min (1.81 mi) | 9.4 | Not published |
| Dua Miami, Autograph Collection | 5 | 41 min (1.93 mi) | 8.8 | Marriott Serve 360 |
| Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Miami - Downtown Brickell - Cruise Port | 2 | 42 min (1.96 mi) | 7.5 | Not published |
Getting to Vizcaya without a car
- Metrorail access: The Vizcaya Station (Orange and Green lines) is about a 10-minute walk from the museum entrance at 3251 S Miami Ave.
- Parking is free: Vizcaya has two free lots, the main one on the east side of South Miami Avenue and the Vizcaya Village lot across the street.
- Plan around opening hours: Vizcaya is open daily except Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan your checkout or bag storage if you want a morning visit before leaving Miami.
- Free trolleys: The City of Miami's Brickell Trolley stops on South Miami Avenue at Vizcaya (stop 39 northbound, stop 15 southbound), and the Coral Way Trolley stops at the Vizcaya Metrorail station.
What to expect in this part of Miami
Four of these hotels are in Brickell, north of the museum, and Hilton Garden Inn is at the south end of Brickell Avenue. S Miami Ave runs directly past the museum entrance, and the walk from the Brickell hotels takes 35 to 42 minutes.
The Four Seasons has two rooftop restaurants, Edge and NUNA, and Hilton Garden Inn has its own Garden Grill and Bar. For more places to eat, Coconut Grove is a short drive south.
The hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South
2500 Brickell Ave
7.8591 reviews
0.89 mi from Vizcaya, about a 19-minute walk and the closest hotel on the list. 3-star with an outdoor pool.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell
1750 Southwest 1st Avenue
8.4628 reviews
1.64 mi from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, about a 35-minute walk. Brickell on the Metromover is a 9-minute walk.
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
9.4479 reviews
5-star with a 9.4 guest score, 1.81 mi from Vizcaya. Financial District on the Metromover is a 3-minute walk.
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Dua Miami, Autograph Collection
1300 South Miami Avenue
8.8386 reviews
5-star, 1.93 mi from Vizcaya, with Financial District on the Metromover a 2-minute walk away.
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Miami - Downtown Brickell - Cruise Port
298 Sw 15th Rd
7.5469 reviews
Full kitchens in all suites, handy for multi-night museum trips. Brickell on the Metromover is an 8-minute walk.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel on this list is closest to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?＋
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South at 2500 Brickell Ave is 0.89 miles from the museum entrance, a walk of about 19 minutes.
Is there a Metrorail station near Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?＋
Yes. The Vizcaya Station on the Metrorail Orange and Green lines is at 3201 SW 1st Ave, about a 10-minute walk from the museum entrance.
Do any of these hotels have verified sustainability credentials?＋
Three belong to a brand program. Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites report through Hilton's LightStay system, which tracks energy, water and waste across Hilton hotels, and Dua Miami is part of Marriott's Serve 360. We found no published program for the Four Seasons Hotel Miami or Extended Stay America.
Can I walk from these hotels to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?＋
Yes, though most are long walks. The shortest is about 19 minutes from Hilton Garden Inn, and the longest on this list is about 42 minutes from Extended Stay America. In Miami heat, a short taxi or the free Brickell Trolley is the easier choice.
What is the best luxury hotel option near Vizcaya?＋
Both the Four Seasons Hotel Miami and Dua Miami, Autograph Collection carry 5-star ratings. The Four Seasons is slightly closer at 1.81 miles on foot, and Dua Miami is 1.93 miles. The Four Seasons has an Equinox spa, two rooftop restaurants and valet parking.
Are there budget-friendly hotels near Vizcaya?＋
Extended Stay America Premier Suites at 298 SW 15th Rd is the 2-star option on this list, about a 42-minute walk from the museum. All its suites have full kitchens, which helps guests cut meal costs on longer stays.
