Florida · Downtown · Miami Worldcenter
Bayfront mornings. Memorable dinners. A city that gives you every reason to stay out—and a beautiful place to come home to.
Your Downtown address
Make ChicStay Miami at 501 First Residences your home base for a city stay with range. Explore Worldcenter’s dining and shops, follow the bayfront, discover the museums, or dress for an evening out. Then return to your own studio and the building’s shared spaces above the city.
In the neighborhood
Browse the shops, pause for coffee, and choose from a growing collection of restaurants. This is the easy pleasure of staying Downtown: your day can begin with a walk rather than a full itinerary. Nearby Kaseya Center adds basketball and major live events to the mix.
Follow the waterfront
Head toward the water for Bayfront Park, the bustle of Bayside Marketplace, and views across Biscayne Bay. Consider a sightseeing boat trip for a different perspective on the skyline, or simply enjoy an unhurried afternoon along the waterfront.
Big nights in Downtown
Make a night of a major concert or Miami Heat game at Kaseya Center, right on Downtown’s waterfront. Check the event calendar before your stay and book tickets ahead.
Beyond Downtown
Art & creative energy
Make an outing of the murals, galleries, cafés, and nightlife. Leave room to wander, and check admission details for ticketed attractions such as Wynwood Walls.
Ocean air & Art Deco
Cross the bay for a beach day, a walk through South Beach’s Art Deco streets, or dinner on the beach side of the city. Plan the trip around traffic and allow time to enjoy it.
Skyline, shopping & dining
Explore Miami’s sleek city side, from shopping at Brickell City Centre to waterfront walks and an evening of rooftop drinks or dinner.
Six places to put on your list
From a celebratory dinner to coffee and something sweet, these Worldcenter options keep good food close to home.
A statement evening
An occasion-worthy choice for steak, seafood, and a lively evening at Worldcenter. Make a reservation and let dinner become part of the night out.
Italian, beautifully placed
Settle in for Italian cooking, pasta, and cocktails in the heart of Worldcenter. A stylish option for dinner close to your Downtown home base.
Wine & shared plates
Wine on tap and vineyard-inspired dishes make this a lovely place to gather over a meal. Choose a few plates to share and take your time.
A polished neighborhood evening
A broad menu and cocktails in a casually upscale setting. Keep it in mind for a relaxed dinner or a drink before heading out.
A sweeter start
Start the morning with coffee and a crêpe, or stop for a sweet pause between shopping and sightseeing. An easy addition to a Worldcenter afternoon.
Something easy
For a quick neighborhood bite, add Chug’s Express to your Worldcenter list. A convenient counterpoint to the area’s longer, more leisurely dinners.
Check current menus, hours, and reservation availability directly with each restaurant.
A little planning, a lot of possibility
Start with coffee at Worldcenter, spend the afternoon at a museum or by the bay, and return to change before dinner. Save another day for Wynwood, Little Havana, or Miami Beach. Downtown is your starting point; you do not have to do everything at once.
Getting around: Walk to nearby Downtown destinations and use the free Metromover for trips around Downtown, Omni, and Brickell. Uber and Lyft are useful for Miami Beach and other neighborhoods; travel times depend on traffic and events. Check current transit service before setting out.
Metromover service information ↗
For more information, see the official Greater Miami & Miami Beach travel guide ↗
Photographs show Miami Worldcenter, the view from 501 First Residences, ChicStay Miami, and the building’s shared amenities.
Getting here
Miami International is the closest major airport for ChicStay Miami at 501 First Residences. Fort Lauderdale can also work—just factor in a longer transfer.
Closest major airport
Miami International Airport
Allow roughly 15–30 minutes by car to Downtown Miami in light traffic. Taxi and rideshare pickups are available at the airport; allow extra time during rush hour or major events.
Alternative airport
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Plan for at least an hour by car to Downtown Miami, with more time during busy periods. Compare the fare savings with transfer costs and time before choosing FLL.
Travel tip: A rental car is optional for a Downtown stay. Walk to nearby attractions, use the free Metromover around Downtown and Brickell, or take Uber or Lyft for trips farther afield.
Drive times are planning estimates, vary with traffic and your exact destination, and exclude baggage claim and rental-car pickup.
Official MIA to Downtown guide ↗ · Official Fort Lauderdale transfer guide ↗
The centerpiece of your Miami stay
A thoughtfully furnished studio at 501 First Residences, with a kitchen, private balcony, Wi-Fi, and in-unit laundry. Enjoy access to the building’s shared rooftop pool, fitness center, lounges, and coworking spaces—room to slow down between city adventures.
