| the simple, minimally decorated rooms feature private bathrooms, cable tv and air-conditioning; some also have minifridges. this straightforward budget hotel, located 2 blocks from the beach, is a 5-minute drive from miami beach convention center and a 15-minute drive from downtown miami. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast and multilingual concierge services
Miami International Airport 30 min
Pérez Art Museum Miami (18 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. PortMiami (21 min) Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach (8 min)
Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture. Lincoln Road (10 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. South Pointe Park Pier (20 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Lummus Park (12 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Art Deco Historic District (13 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Bayfront Park (18 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (12 min)
Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Bayside Marketplace (19 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (19 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Jungle Island (19 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (11 min)
4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. The Bass (7 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Miami Seaquarium (23 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. | 
