Miami Hotels

Well, like most places, hotel prices can have a wide range in Miami. That being said, it isn’t uncommon to see hotels in the $200-300 area. Of course, booking in the off season (from May to September) and booking on StudentUniverse (that’s us!) will help you find some lower costs if your budget needs that. It’s not uncommon to find cheap hotels in Miami, like a 4 star hotel for under $50/night on our site - high savings while still living the high life.

Yup, there is one hotel located right inside the airport in Miami. And there are easily over 20 more hotels located right around the airport if you don’t need to stay inside. The huge benefit to so many hotels right in the area is that there are lots of choices, meaning you’ve got price options and if you find you need to book something last minute, you’re very likely to be able to still find something next to the airport.

There are tons of options for hotels in Miami with cruise shuttles! Some offer the shuttle free as long as you’re staying there, others will require that you book a specific package with them ahead of time, and still others have shuttles to take you to the port of Miami for small fees (think $7-$15/person) that are available. Make sure you know whether the hotel requires a reservation for the shuttle ride ahead of time. You don’t want to find out that you had to book it 3 days in advance, and now you're trapped and needing to call an uber!

One simple way to save money on your trip to Miami is through booking NOT in the peak season which runs through the winter, generally December to April. Of course peak season is peak for a reason and that's because the weather in Miami is great for a winter escape into warmth. Besides off season booking, money saving tips for Miami include avoiding car rentals, booking early, and checking out Cultural Fridays or Viernes Culturales in Little Havana, monthly free street festivals with art, culture, music, and more.

While it can be done in less (or more) a first time visit to Miami really needs a good 3 days. 3 days gives you the perfect amount of time to see a beach (or two or three), experience a taste of downtown, the nightlife, the art culture, and eat some of the fantastic Cuban influenced food the city offers. If 3 days doesn’t fit your needs, you can also experience the highlights in just a day or 2, or stretch your stay longer and explore the area more slowly and in depth with a 4 or 5 day trip.

Where to start? First, don’t forget to hydrate and sunscreen! Also, note that Miami is a late night city (not for the early birds!). Don’t expect a club to be busy before 12-1am and if you’re hoping to close a bar or club, that’s gonna mean sunrise. Also important: public transportation is just okay, styrofoam is illegal and can get you fined, and there are nudist beach options (to visit or avoid is up to you). Finally, know that the dress code in Miami is less is more, but by night you should expect to be dressy as nightclubs don’t let in jeans and sneakers.