Where to stay in Miami

The attractions of Miami are spread out North, South, East and West of the City, so basing yourself in Brickell, one stop of downtown (Government Centre Metro Rail Station) could be a good balance between convenience (transport) and price (cheaper than South Miami Beach) Brickell is on the airport train line, making it easy to get here, even with check in luggage, as there are elevators at the Metro-Rail station. Even though it is not as convenient as Downtown Miami, there are actually a lot more 3/4/5 star hotels here, as well as good restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Kaori is an Asian fusion restaurant a 2 min walk from the Metro Rail station is listed in the Michelin Guide, and their raw/ sashimi dishes are a delightful way to dine after a hot day in the Miami heat. South of Brickell is Villa Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, an 1920s palace with exquisite gardens. The guided tour ($5 extra) is well worth it, and it is about 15 mins by the free Trolley bus from Brickell or 10 mins by Lyft or Uber. East of Brickell is South Beach/ Miami Beach (40 mins on Route 100 Bus from Downtown Miami/ Government Centre Metro Rail), with its famous Art Deco buildings on Ocean Drive North of Brickell is Wynwood Walls (40 mins by bus or the Trolley bus), or quicker by Lyft or Uber. Well worth paying $12 extra for admission for their curated exhibitions. Dine at Joey's beforehand for a promo code/ discounted entry to Wynwood Walls. West of Brickell is Little Havana. Take the Route 8 bus for a 35 min trip and dine at Versailles Restaurant for delicious value for money home cooked Cuban specials. I loved the fish but they have an extensive Chefs specials menu. #travellerswonderland #traveller's wonderland #mytravelhacks#historicallandmarks#localguides#familytrip