Where to Stay in Las Vegas 2026 | Best Areas + Hotel Map
Las Vegas is America's adult playground - a surreal desert city of mega-resorts, world-class entertainment, and 24-hour everything. The Strip is actually in Paradise, Nevada, not Las Vegas proper. Downtown (Fremont Street) offers vintage Vegas charm. The city has reinvented itself as a culinary and entertainment destination beyond gambling. What happens here... you know the rest.
Editor's Pick for First-Timers
Center Strip (Bellagio/Caesars Area)
The quintessential Vegas experience - walking distance to Bellagio fountains, Caesars shops, Paris Eiffel Tower, and the LINQ. You can walk north to Venetian or south to MGM. This is the Vegas most first-timers imagine.
Center Strip
South Strip
North Strip
Downtown
Off-Strip
Summerlin
Quick Guide: Best Areas
Things to Know
- • Don't walk off the Strip into adjacent streets at night - safety declines quickly
- • Timeshare touts are aggressive on the Strip - ignore them completely
- • Resort fees add $35-50/night to advertised rates - factor into budget
- • Free drinks while gambling come with expectations - tip dealers
- • Downtown beyond Fremont Street proper has rough areas
Understanding Las Vegas Geography
The Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) runs north-south for about 4 miles. South Strip has MGM/Mandalay Bay. Center Strip has Bellagio/Caesars. North Strip has Wynn/Venetian. Downtown (Fremont Street) is separate, north of the Strip. The airport is very close to the south Strip. Distances are deceiving - it's a 30+ minute walk from one end of the Strip to the other.
Accommodation Map
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Best Neighborhoods in Las Vegas
The Strip (Center)
Best for: Bellagio fountains, Caesars, Paris, mega-resorts, central Strip action
"Quintessential Vegas with fountain shows and iconic casino resorts"
Pros
- Central to everything
- Iconic properties
- Walking distance Strip
- Best people watching
Cons
- Expensive
- Crowded
- Long walks between casinos
The Strip (South)
Best for: MGM Grand, T-Mobile Arena, Mandalay Bay, Luxor
"Entertainment-focused southern Strip with major arena and pool complexes"
Pros
- T-Mobile Arena access
- Great pools
- Major shows
- Airport proximity
Cons
- Far walk to north Strip
- Spread out
- Need transport
The Strip (North)
Best for: Wynn/Encore, Venetian, Convention Center, newer resorts
"Upscale northern Strip with newer luxury properties and convention access"
Pros
- Luxury resorts
- Convention access
- Sphere venue
- Less crowded
Cons
- Far from south Strip
- Long walks
- Less central
Downtown / Fremont Street
Best for: Vintage Vegas, Fremont Street Experience, craft cocktails, value gambling
"Old-school Vegas with light show canopy and emerging arts district"
Pros
- Vintage character
- Better odds
- Neon Museum
- Fremont East bars
Cons
- Far from Strip
- Some rough areas
- Need rideshare to Strip
Off-Strip (Convention Area)
Best for: Convention attendees, budget options, local restaurants
"Functional area with business hotels and easier parking"
Pros
- Cheaper
- Convention access
- Parking available
Cons
- Not glamorous
- Need transport
- No Vegas atmosphere
Summerlin / Red Rock
Best for: Red Rock Canyon, golf, suburban escape, local life
"Upscale suburb with access to stunning desert landscapes"
Pros
- Red Rock access
- Escape crowds
- Natural beauty
- Golf
Cons
- Far from Strip
- Car essential
- No nightlife
Accommodation Budget in Las Vegas
Budget
Hostels, budget hotels, shared facilities
Mid-Range
3-star hotels, boutique stays, great locations
Luxury
5-star hotels, suites, premium amenities
💡 Prices vary by season. Book 2-3 months ahead for best rates.
Our Top Hotel Picks
€ Best Budget Hotels
The LINQ Hotel + Experience
Center Strip
Value option with excellent center Strip location and LINQ Promenade access.
€€ Best Mid-Range Hotels
Circa Resort & Casino
Downtown
Adults-only Downtown resort with Stadium Swim pool complex and vintage Vegas energy.
The Cosmopolitan
Center Strip
Stylish boutique mega-resort with excellent restaurants, Marquee club, and terrace rooms.
€€€ Best Luxury Hotels
Bellagio
Center Strip
Iconic resort with famous fountains, Conservatory, fine dining, and AAA Five Diamond service.
Wynn Las Vegas
North Strip
Steve Wynn's masterpiece with impeccable service, golf course, and refined luxury.
The Venetian
North Strip
All-suite resort with Grand Canal Shoppes, gondola rides, and Italian grandeur.
Encore
North Strip
Wynn's sister property with larger suites, XS nightclub, and intimate luxury feel.
✦ Unique & Boutique Stays
NoMad Las Vegas
Center Strip
Boutique hotel-within-hotel at Park MGM with intimate library and excellent restaurant.
Smart Booking Tips for Las Vegas
- 1 Weekday rates are often 50-70% cheaper than weekends
- 2 Major conventions, fight nights, and holidays see premium prices
- 3 Book direct with casinos for potential room upgrades and gambling credits
- 4 Summer is brutally hot (40°C+) but cheapest - pool weather if you can handle it
- 5 Resort fees ($35-50/night) are NOT included in advertised rates - always factor in
- 6 Consider splitting stay: Strip for spectacle, Downtown for character
Why you can trust this guide
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