Where to stay
Intercontinental Miami
Distance to Ultra: Hotels near Ultra Music Festival don’t get any closer than this: a 5-minute walk takes you right to the action.
What’s cool about this hotel: Aside from the amazing location, there’s a rooftop pool and a full-service spa. Book a bay-view room for incredible views of Biscayne Bay, and don’t miss the 4-star dining at on-site restaurant Toro Toro; pull up a seat for brunch at 11:30 a.m., and grab a nightcap at the bar, which is open until 2 a.m.
Transport tips: You can easily walk to the festival from Intercontinental. There’s also a Metromover stop (free public transit!) across from the hotel that can take you west to downtown Miami, but it only runs from 5 a.m. to midnight.
Kimpton EPIC Miami
Distance to Ultra: You can walk to Bayfront Park, where the festival is located, in 10 minutes.
What’s cool about this hotel: The 16th-floor pool deck truly is epic — especially because the hotel hosts daily pool parties during the week surrounding Ultra. There’s also a daily wine reception from 5-6 p.m., if you’re in the mood for a drink before the show.
Transport tips: Walking to Bayfront Park is your best option — there’s no festival shuttle for Ultra 2020.
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South
Distance to Ultra: You’ll be a 35-minute Metromover bus ride from Bayfront Park.
What’s cool about this hotel: This hotel has an on-site restaurant, room service and a pool with cabanas, a fire pit, and loungers. Rooms are spacious, and you’re close to the highway that’ll take you straight toBayfront Park.
Transport tips: Consider ordering a rideshare to Financial District Metromover Station; from there, it’ll be a quick 10-minute bus ride to the festival.
W Miami
Distance to Ultra: You’ll be located only 15 minutes from Bayfront Park; it’ll take you around the same time to walk or to take the Metromover bus.
What’s cool about this hotel: Enjoy the city and bay views while you lounge at the 15th-floor outdoor swimming pool. The 4-star hotel offers a full spa and in-room bathrobes for complete relaxation before you hit the festival. After your energetic night, order midnight bites to your room with the W’s 24/7 dining delivery.
Transport tips: Take the scenic 15-minute walk along the bay to Bayfront Park. Alternatively, walk 5 minutes to Fifth Street Metromover Station; from there, it’ll be about a 5-minute ride to the festival grounds.
The Guild Downtown | X Miami
Distance to Ultra: You’re only about an 8-minute walk from Bayfront Park.
What’s cool about this hotel: This unique, apartment-style hotel features in-room washers and dryers, local coffee and comfy beds for the perfect night’s sleep. If you’re attending Ultra Music Festival with a group, book one of the larger rooms that has a full kitchen — perfect for keeping midnight snacks and for cooking breakfast the next morning.
Transport tips: No need to use public transit, as you’re only 8-minutes from Bayfront Park, it’s just a quick walk to the festival.
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Top things to know about Ultra Fest
Unfortunately, Ultra Fest 2020 has been canceled due to safety concerns related to COVID-19. It will be rescheduled to March 26-28, 2021.
How old do you have to be to go to Ultra Music Festival?
Ultra is an 18-and-up music festival for general admission. If you want to buy VIP Ultra tickets, you must be 21 or older.
Where is Ultra Music Festival held?
Ultra Music Festival has been drawing crowds who love electronic dance music (EDM) since 1999, where it was held on Miami Beach. Although it’s always been in Miami, Florida, its exact location has moved around in recent years from Virginia Key to Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami. This year, it’s back in Bayfront Park, on downtown Miami’s waterfront.
