Hotels in Dallas, TX

Best places to stay in Dallas

Dallas is a mega city where you’ll experience everything quintessentially Texan. Huge pick-up trucks, big hats, sumptuous Tex-Mex breakfast and the Dallas Cowboys playing football are just a few typical sights. But the city is also a hotbed of history, art, sports and family-oriented adventures. With large and diverse neighborhoods, where to stay in Dallas depends on what you wish to explore and enjoy here. For first time visitors, it’s best to stay in Central Dallas to be close to the popular tourist attractions.

Downtown Dallas

Downtown Dallas is rich with cultural and historical attractions, and jam-packed with gleaming skyscrapers, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping. Recognized for more than a century as an iconic address, you have The Adolphus, Autograph Collection Hotel that offers its guests vibrant accommodation with a touch of locally celebrated amenities. In the heart of downtown, consider the Omni Dallas Hotel that connects via a sky bridge to the Dallas Convention Center, and is close to all the restaurants, shops and entertainment in this area.

Uptown / Oak Lawn

Uptown Dallas is known for its lively sports bars, posh international bistros, trendy cocktail lounges, and luxury living. The area’s action centers on McKinney Avenue, where a free vintage trolley trundles past high-end fashion boutiques. Uptown is also home to Katy Trail that runs along Turtle Creek, passing parks and beer gardens, attracting cyclists, joggers, and nature lovers. Oak Lawn is the center of Dallas’ gay community with plenty of bars and clubs. You will also find streets filled with charming old duplexes and luxury mansions along Turtle Creek. Overlooking Turtle Creek, you have the iconic Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, a legendary Texan luxury hotel, with heritage interiors and posh rooms featuring patios and balconies. On the bustling McKinney Avenue, enjoy the opulent, luxurious rooms and service of The Ritz-Carlton Dallas hotel.

Design District / Market Center

Just northwest of downtown, Design District is a vibrant live-work-play neighborhood that features upscale shops, restaurants, and galleries. Situated on 45 acres in a resort-type setting adjacent to the Design District, you have The Hilton Anatole Hotel that offers an amazing pool complex with multiple pools, luxury cabanas, and several water rides and activities. For a mid-range budget option, check out the Best Western Market Center, just a block away from the Dallas Market Hall.

Deep Ellum

The lively Deep Ellum neighborhood is the entertainment center of Dallas. Vibrant street murals, quirky art galleries, several indie and blues concert venues, brew pubs, bars, and Tex-Mex eateries draw a boisterous crowd, especially on weekends. Check out the modern rooms and thoughtful amenities offered by Sheraton Dallas Hotel at the outskirts of Deep Ellum, just a 7-minute walk from the funky shops in the landmark Neiman Marcus Building. Consider the vintage-chic rooms in The Statler, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 1956-dated hotel that has been a leader in innovative guest services and hospitality, and has many firsts to its credit.

Cheap hotels in Dallas

In Dallas, cheap accommodation does not mean sacrificing luxury or comfort. There are plenty of hotels in the downtown areas as well as near the airport and in the suburbs. Many of the hotel chains such as Fairfield Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Crowne Plaza, and Howard Johnson offer several reasonably priced properties all over the city. You can also look at hostel accommodation, such as the centrally located Wild Wild West Backpackers Hostel.