Miami's South Beach Hostels and Budget Places To Stay

Top up your tan this Christmas and stay in a boutique hostel in sexy Miami

Simmering in the Latin-influenced heat and undeniably sexy, Miami’s bars, clubs and gorgeous beaches make it a stunning place to go on vacation. Florida has the warmest ocean temperatures in the United States and is the perfect destination if you want to enjoy a white hot Christmas. Pack your sandals, t-shirts and smoking hot bikini, for there is no better way to celebrate the festive season than sunbathing and dancing in Miami.

When travellers first arrive in Miami, their first destination is usually the South Beach. It’s by far the most popular place to stay in Florida on vacation. Known locally as ‘SoBe’, indoor lifestyle becomes outdoors and the area caters surprisingly well for the budget traveller. Whether you're catching some Atlantic waves on the South Beach or sipping a mojito in a vintage US diner, here's our pick of the best affordable places to stay in Miami.

1) AAE Lombardy Hotel

Perfect for young backpackers arriving in Miami for the first time, the AAE Lombardy Hostel is only a few minutes away from the South Beach. Offering guests deluxe rooms with kitchens and clean dorm beds in shared rooms, the popular hostel is an excellent choice for first-time arrivals in Miami. Dorms are available from €21.

2) South Beach Hostel

Less than five minutes way from South Beach, this stylish boutique hostel is an attractive choice for travellers in Miami. Undeniably social with its outdoor terraced patio, Internet café, fully equipped kitchen and mixed dorms and private rooms. Guests can also enjoy the movie theatre and enjoy free use the pool table. Dorms are available from €23.

3) Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden

This modern boutique hostel has a swimming pool and in-house Jacuzzi and will undoubtedly appeal to the modern Flashpacker. Offering guests large apartments with private en-suite bathrooms, the hostel is a great place to stay and is situated in the heart of the bustling South Beach district. Dorms are available from €28.

4) Freehand Miami

Incorporating one Miami Beach’s classic 1930s Art Deco buildings, Freehand Miami is a reinvention of the historic Indian Creek Hotel. Wonderfully stylish and tastefully decorated, the boutique hostel has been designed by Roman & Williams and offers travellers, a friendly communal atmosphere, with clean dorms and private rooms —all just a few minutes away from the beach. Dorms are available from €39.

5) Deco Walk Hostel South Beach

Offering beautiful ocean views and luxury dorms and private rooms, the Deco Walk Hostel is a superb place to hang out when staying in Miami. Clean, friendly and undeniably stylish, it’s the perfect place for first-time arrivals in the Sunshine State. Dorms are available from €42.