Dallas hotels by neighborhood, matched to what you’re actually doing here. Dallas is spread out, so the right base saves you hours in rideshares. Here’s where to stay for sightseeing, walkable nights out, live music, stadium events, early flights, and Frisco.
Where to Stay in Dallas — By Neighborhood
Downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum, Arlington, Las Colinas, and Frisco each fit a different kind of trip. Pick your neighborhood, then compare rates.
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The most hotels, the Arts District and Sixth Floor Museum nearby, and DART rail to everything else.
Uptown
McKinney Avenue restaurants, the Katy Trail, and the free trolley to downtown.
Deep Ellum
Live music and independent restaurants, right on the Green Line to Fair Park.
Arlington
For Cowboys games, Rangers series, and AT&T Stadium concerts, stay near the stadiums.
Downtown Dallas
Downtown has the biggest hotel supply in Dallas and direct DART rail access, which makes it easy to reach Uptown, Deep Ellum, and Fair Park without a car. The Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, the Perot Museum, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza are all downtown or on its edge.
- The Adolphus — Dallas’s grand historic hotel, open since 1912, near DART’s Akard Station
- The Joule — Design-forward downtown hotel famous for its heated rooftop pool that juts out over the street
- Omni Dallas Hotel — Connected to the convention center, with a rooftop infinity pool
- Hyatt Regency Dallas — Connected to Reunion Tower and Union Station (DART and TRE)
- Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, and Residence Inn Dallas Downtown — Mid-range brand options for better value
Check the convention calendar. Downtown rates rise when big events fill the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. If your dates are flexible, compare a few nights.
Uptown Dallas
Uptown is Dallas’s most walkable neighborhood, with McKinney Avenue’s restaurants and bars, the Katy Trail, and the free McKinney Avenue Trolley to downtown. You’ll usually pay a little more for the walkability.
- Hotel Crescent Court — Upscale Dallas institution in the Crescent complex
- Hotel ZaZa Dallas — Design-forward boutique hotel on McKinney Avenue
- Hyatt House Dallas/Uptown — Apartment-style kitchen suites, good for longer stays
- Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown and Marriott Dallas Uptown — Brand-name options to compare
Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum is Dallas’s live music and arts district, on the east edge of downtown. It sits on the DART Green Line, so it’s also the closest hotel neighborhood to Fair Park during the State Fair. It’s a lively nightlife area — use normal city awareness late at night, as you would in any entertainment district.
- Kimpton Pittman Hotel — Boutique hotel inside Deep Ellum
- Cambria Hotel Downtown Dallas — Restored 1931 Art Deco tower at Elm and St. Paul, on the Deep Ellum side of downtown
Arlington — AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field
Arlington is its own city between Dallas and Fort Worth, home to AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. If a game or concert there is the reason for your trip, stay in Arlington. There’s no direct rail to AT&T Stadium, and no hotel connects directly to the stadium — the closest are a 10–20 minute walk.
- Loews Arlington Hotel — Resort across from Globe Life Field, within walking distance of AT&T Stadium
- Live! by Loews Arlington — Next to Texas Live!, roughly a 10–15 minute walk to AT&T Stadium
- Sheraton Arlington Hotel — About a mile from AT&T Stadium, next to Esports Stadium Arlington
- Hyatt Place and Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington — Value picks about 1.5 miles out
Full details: hotels near AT&T Stadium.
Las Colinas and Irving
Las Colinas sits between DFW Airport and downtown Dallas, with a deep bench of brand-name hotels. It’s a smart base for an early flight, business in Irving, or a concert at Toyota Music Factory, which also has a DART Orange Line stop.
- Omni Las Colinas Hotel — Full-service Omni in Las Colinas
- Marriott Dallas Las Colinas — About a 5-minute walk to Toyota Music Factory
- Hyatt House Dallas/Las Colinas — Apartment-style kitchen suites
- Texican Court — Boutique alternative to the chains
Frisco
Frisco, north of Dallas, has become its own destination — The Star, the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters and training complex, and the PGA Frisco resort. If your plans are in Frisco, there’s no reason to stay downtown, which is about 25 miles away.
- Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star — Steps from the Ford Center, with a rooftop pool overlooking it
- Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa — A 600-acre golf resort
- The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa — Golf resort in Frisco
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Rates shift by day of week and what’s happening at the convention center, the stadiums, or Fair Park. Compare before you book.
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Where should I stay on my first trip to Dallas?
Downtown. It has the most hotels, major sights like the Arts District and Sixth Floor Museum, and DART rail to Uptown, Deep Ellum, and Fair Park. If restaurants and walkability matter most, choose Uptown.
What’s the most walkable neighborhood in Dallas?
Uptown — McKinney Avenue’s restaurants and bars, the Katy Trail, and the free McKinney Avenue Trolley to downtown.
Should I stay in Dallas or Arlington for a Cowboys game?
Arlington, if the game is the main reason for your trip. There’s no direct rail to AT&T Stadium, and the closest hotels are a 10–20 minute walk away.
Is there a hotel connected to AT&T Stadium?
No. The closest hotels are the Loews Arlington and Live! by Loews, both within walking distance.
Where should I stay for the State Fair of Texas?
Downtown or Deep Ellum, near the DART Green Line, which runs to Fair Park Station at the main gate. See our hotels near Fair Park guide.
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