Out-of-Town Artists: Where to Stay, Eat & Travel When Recording in Miami

We know people come from all over the world to record in Miami. We don’t want you to feel deterred because of how overwhelming it can feel to make decisions about a studio, a place to stay, and how best to spend your time in our beloved city. We’ve made a short list of some of the best places to eat, sleep, and record in Miami at different price points to save you time.

You can’t go wrong with these reccomendations, so feel free to copy and paste this itinerary if travel planning isn’t your thing.

Where to Stay

Where you should stay while recording in Miami depends on your own unique needs. Do you want a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle? Do you plan to hit up Miami’s hottest nightclubs and underground raves?

Brickell is Miami’s financial district, Wynwood is a hub for visual art, and Little Havana (as the name implies) is a taste of Cuba. The good news is that whatever your preferences, there are plenty of options for hotels near studios in Miami.

Ready to book your studio sessions? Visit www.bayeight.com or call us today.

The Local House

South Beach
400 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

With only 18 rooms, you know you’ll get personalized care at Local House. This boutique hotel is also a popular brunch destination. You can enjoy lobster eggs benedict in a vibrant coastal dining space before going to soak up some sun at the beach. Your room reservation at Local House comes with beach access and daily complimentary yoga classes. Did we mention there’s a rooftop pool?

Viajero Miami

South Beach
1120 Collins Ave Miami, FL 33139

Set aside the horror stories you may have heard, it’s worth giving hostels a chance. While Miami has plently of hotels near studios, they’re not always the most budget-friendly option. Hostels like Viajero and Generator are centrally located and sometimes preferable to hotels depending on your needs.

Viajero Miami has two pools, a colorful aesthetic, and a bar. They host activities like beer pong, beach volleyball, and yoga. If you don’t know anyone in Miami and are hoping for a chance to meet people, it’s a great options for nonlocals. Viajero’s offerings range from a bed in a 10-person dorm to private rooms. You can get a bed for $38, and a private room for around $190.

Generator Miami

Mid Beach 
3120 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Generator Miami has a bar and restaurant, a pool, and laundry facilities. For $50 you can have a bed in a 10-person dorm. If your budget allows, a king or a room with twin beds starts at $210, all the way up-to a luxurious suite for $570 a night.

Check out that beautifully designed taco bar below.

Generator Miami is fully ADA complaint:

• Service animals welcome
• Braille signage
• All rooms accessible via elevator
• Pool with lift
• Accessible front desk, pool and lobby

Both Viajero Miami and Generator Miami offer occassional discounts (as do we) so you can get a great deal on your stay and on your studio sessions if you can visit Miami during off-peak times.

Ready to book your studio sessions? Visit www.bayeight.com or call us today.

Where to Eat

Of course there are plenty of fine dining options in Miami, but we also have world-class food at humble prices. This way you’ll have more money to spend on your art. Below are some local favorites that won’t break the bank.

Fiorito

Little Haiti
5650 NE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33137

Argentinian restaurant Fiorito serves empanadas, Angus beef, and flan. Founded by brothers Maximiliano and Christian Alvarez,  we reccomend this spot for delicious food in a laid-back setting.

They also recently opened a lunch spot, Almacen.

219 NE 79TH ST Miami, FL 33138

This colorful grocery store sells oxtails, jerk chicken, and saltfish and ackee. Customers rave about their rotis, but know that they sometimes run out of popular dishes. Don’t worry, you can’t go wrong with anything you order at this Caribbean spot.

The pork that goes into the cubano is marinated for a week. Also, many sandwich ingredients are prepared in-house.

Other menu highlights include the guava and cream cheese milkshake, the cuban coffee, and the cuban nachos, which feature a bed of plaintain chips and a cilantro aioli.

Where to Go

Here’s a quick glimpse into some of the things you can do in between your recording sessions in Miami. While we may be famous for nightlife, we promise there’s plenty to do even if that’s not your vibe. 

Hurrem Hamman Wellness Spa

North Beach
14652 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33181

This Turkish hamman is worth visiting just for its architectural marvels. Marble sinks, hand-carved doors, and ornate geometric tiles meet sleek design to create this serene setting. Massages, treatments, facials, hair and nail services are all offered here. You’ll find multiple saunas, an onsite Turkish cafe and restaurant, and even an igloo. A great place to clear your mind in between recording sessions (and conveniently walking distance from our studios). Day passes start at $85 if you go between Monday and Thursday.

Wynwood Walls 

Wynwood
2516 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Seeing this street art museum now requires purchasing a ticket, but you can purchase an adult general admission ticket for $12. Your ticket purchase goes towards paying artists and hosting programs for the community, and we certainly can’t argue with that.

Premium options include a crash course in spray painting and an opportunity to contribute to one of the museum’s walls. The museum also offers art classes if you feel like exploring another mode of creativity.

Mango’s Tropical Cafe

South Beach
900 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139

At this institution, popular both among locals and tourists, you can have dinner and a show, you can party until 5am, or you can take a dance lesson and be in bed by midnight. Entertainment ranges from magicians, musicians, and cabaret dancers.

The club features multiple rooms, but just because dancing is the focus doesn’t mean the food is an afterthought. The vibe is steakhouse meets elevated bar food. There’s tuna tartare, lobster tacos, wagyu meatballs, and even branzino on the menu.

Everynight at 7:30pm, there’s a salsa lesson with mojitos, mocktails, and appertizers. Whether you want to party a little or a lot, Mango’s Tropical Cafe caters to you.

Where to Record

It can be overwhelming for non-locals to choose a studio in Miami. Afterall, we are at the cross-section of so many different aspects of culture. Do you choose a studio based on where your favorite artists have recorded? A studio that specializes in your main genre? A studio focused on indie artists vs. major label artists?

We dive deeper into how to choose a music studio in this article, but we’ll keep it simple for you here: choose us!

Bay Eight Recording Studios Miami 

North Beach
15421 West Dixie Highway, Bay 8, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

We know we’re biased, but our client reviews prove that our studio is loved not just by our staff, but also our clients. We have experienced and friendly engineers, in addition to all the gear you could want.

We aim to be a one-stop shop for all your recording needs, which is why we offer services like remote mixing and mastering, social media and music video packages, etc. 

Why Should You Choose Us?

• Over 700 Google reviews and a 4.9 rating
• Trusted by major labels and some of your favorite artists
• Open 24 /7
• Our SSL Room featuring an SSL AWS900 Superanalogue DAW Controller
• One stop shop offering songwriting services, session musicians, music video recording, mixing and mastering, etc.
• Podcasting, ADR, and voice-over services also available

Ready to book your session? Visit www.bayeight.com or call us today.

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