Miami
What you need to know before you go
Miami is a tapestry of colour, where each neighbourhood brings its own unique flavour to the city’s overall identity. It’s a wonderful place that combines sun, sea and surf, with big city convenience. Check out the peaceful island town of Key Biscayne, with its bike paths and serene beaches, just a bridge away from the bustling metropolis of the Downtown area. The city has must-see destinations and charming secrets in equal measure.
Miami Beach is the epitome of south-east Floridian culture. Start your trip with a little sightseeing in the historic Art Deco District and be sure to stop for food and shopping on Lincoln Road. Don't leave Miami without taking a trip to South Beach, where you can hop aboard a boat tour before working on your tan and experiencing the nightlife made famous in countless music videos.
Trending now in Miami
Featured stories & fun stuff12 Best Things to Do in Miami
Miami offers a good mix of things to see and do among its skyscraper-strewn cityscape, with plenty of options for families and couples, some of which are free to access and enjoy. A great way to tune into the...10 Things to Do in Miami Beach
Miami Beach, home to some of America’s rich and famous, is the epitome of “Sunny Florida”. The island city features...10 Tips to Save Money in Miami
Enjoying Miami on a budget is truly possible and here we show you how. The city is a diverse destination...10 Best Nightlife Experiences in Miami
The best nightlife experiences in Miami come in all sorts of activities and pleasures. Miami’s nightlife scene is amongst the...10 Places Locals Love to Eat in Miami
Miami's best local food is a combination of various culinary influences, Cuban cuisine being the most influential. You can expect...Miami Nightlife - Best Clubs, Pubs and Parties
Miami nightlife makes this city a world-renowned party destination, with all kinds of cool dance events taking place throughout...
neighborhoods in Miami
Why book with Hotels.com?
Free cancellation
on most hotels*Our price guarantee
find out moreGet a reward night
For every 10 nights you stay
Start planning your trip
More information about Miami
White sand, cool pools and glamorous Miami hotels are all part of a Miami vacation. Explore new-wave art galleries, colourful 1930s Art Deco architecture and lively Latino neighbourhoods.
Get your bearings
The yacht-filled waters of Biscayne Bay separate Downtown Miami from South Beach, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne island, linked by causeways. Art Deco hotels and trendy bars line South Beach’s Atlantic shores, spilling over to Miami Beach. Downtown Miami, 7 miles from Miami International Airport, is home to Bayside Marketplace’s shops and eateries and the Cuban quarter, Little Havana. To the south lie affluent Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.
Rest and relaxation
Most people take a Miami vacation to relax on the golden sands of South Beach and Miami Beach. Boisterous beach bars, lazy brunch spots and pastel-coloured Art Deco hotels line Ocean Drive’s Atlantic seafront. Brickell Key, off the coast of Downtown Miami, is home to Miami’s only five-star spa at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Cool down on a Biscayne Bay sailing boat trip or escape the urban buzz in the 32-acre Bayfront Park in Downtown.
Historic Miami
From old Latino neighbourhoods to high-rise beach view apartments, Miami’s history is mirrored in its urban landscape. Miami’s Cuban neighbourhood, Little Havana is on 8th Street, (Calle Ocho) where old men play dominos, Spanish tunes blast from stereos and English is a second language. Miami’s architecture is eye-catching, from the sleek, high-rise condominiums on Miami Beach and Art Deco structures in South Beach to the ornate, country club-style Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.
Latin dining
Miami is known for its ‘Floribbean’ gastronomy -- Florida flavours blended with Caribbean cuisine. In this beach-body-conscious city, food is light with a focus on seafood. Dine in world-conquering South Beach eateries like Nobu or head to long-time favourite, Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, (open mid-October to mid-May). Tiny hole-in-the-wall Cuban cafes serve fearsomely strong coffees to fuel those South Beach bar hops.
After-dark
Sleek lobby bars, rooftop terraces with outdoor beds and open-air beach clubs compete for A-list guests and designer interiors. Nikki Beach Miami on Ocean Drive, the Moroccan-inspired Skybar at the Shore Club on Collins Avenue and deco lobby of the Raleigh Hotel are South Beach picks. Away from beachside haunts, head to Miami’s oldest bar, Tobacco Road, in Downtown Miami for jazz and blues.
Shopping
Quirky boutiques, expansive malls and designer stores all have their place in Miami. South Beach is fashion central, in particular, Lincoln Road Mall and the southern end of Collins Avenue. Cash-rich shoppers head for Bal Harbour’s exclusive shops on northern Miami Beach. For freshly rolled Cuban cigars, head to Little Havana’s Calle Ocho. Coconut Grove’s alfresco mall, Cocowalk is home to chain stores and boutiques.
Also popular in United States of America
Keep exploring
Florida
United States of America
- Albuquerque
- Anaheim
- Arlington
- Asheville
- Atlanta
- Atlantic City
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Buffalo
- Cape Canaveral
- Cape May
- Carlsbad
- Charleston
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Clearwater
- Columbus
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- Daytona Beach
- Denver
- Destin
- Detroit
- Flagstaff
- Florida Keys
- Fort Lauderdale
- Gatlinburg
- Hawaii Island
- Hilton Head Island
- Honolulu
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Jacksonville
- Kansas City
- Kauai
- Key West
- Kissimmee
- Lake Tahoe (and vicinity)
- Las Vegas
- Long Beach
- Long Beach Island
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Maui
- Memphis
- Miami
- Minneapolis
- Monterey
- Myrtle Beach
- Napa
- Naples
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Oahu
- Ocean City
- Orlando
- Panama City Beach
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Reno
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Sanibel
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Monica
- Sarasota
- Savannah
- Scottsdale
- Seattle
- St. Augustine
- St. Louis
- St. Petersburg
- Tampa
- Virginia Beach
- Washington
- Yosemite National Park