Hostel stay for poker trip!

Question

Hi folks!

Thanks for reading this post.

I am Naveen coming for India in May for 11 nights.My plan is to play poker around Miami and Hollywood area. Kindly suggest the best area to stay so that i can easily roam around Miami and Hollywood, west palm beach area etc. so that all poker rooms are easily accessible through public transport. I am not into renting car as its not my thing. Please suggest best location for stay I usually stay in hostels.

P.S Thinking to stay for 11 nights @ Generator Hostel, Miami Beach.

Answer

Hello Naveen,

For your poker trip across Miami, Hollywood, and West Palm Beach, choosing a hostel or accommodation with easy access to public transportation is key, especially if you’re not renting a car. Generator Hostel in Miami Beach is a popular choice for solo travelers and budget stays, and it offers a social environment and proximity to restaurants, nightlife, and the beach.

However, there are some considerations for your poker-focused itinerary:

Miami Beach (Generator Hostel) – Good for staying in a vibrant, walkable area with plenty of cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. You will need to rely on rideshare (Uber/Lyft) or public buses to reach poker rooms in Hollywood or West Palm Beach, as direct public transport options are limited. Miami Beach itself doesn’t have large poker rooms, so daily rides may be required.
Downtown Miami / Brickell Area – Closer to several poker rooms and casinos in the Miami area. Public transport is easier here, with Metrobus, Metrorail, and rideshare options. Hostels or budget hotels are fewer than in Miami Beach, but staying in Brickell or Downtown could save you significant travel time for poker.
Hollywood Area – If most of your poker activity is in Hollywood, staying here reduces travel time significantly. Hollywood Beach has a few boutique hostels and budget hotels. Public transport options include the Broward County buses and Sun Trolley for local routes.
West Palm Beach – Best if you plan multiple days playing in this area. Downtown West Palm and near CityPlace are walkable, with hostels or budget hotels more limited. Otherwise, you’d have to commute from Miami (~70 miles) each day, which isn’t practical without a car.

Overall recommendations:

If your main focus is social atmosphere, beach, and nightlife, Generator Hostel in Miami Beach is a good choice, but expect to take Uber/Lyft for most poker destinations outside Miami Beach.
If your primary focus is minimizing commute to poker rooms, consider staying closer to Downtown Miami or Hollywood, even if the hostel options are more limited.
For a mix of budget stay and poker accessibility, you could split your 11-night stay: a few nights in Miami Beach for socializing and beach time, then a few nights in Hollywood for poker-focused convenience.

Public transport between Miami, Hollywood, and West Palm Beach is limited and slow, so rideshare will likely be your most practical option for poker travel. Miami Beach is scenic and fun, but for a poker-centered trip, consider proximity to your main poker rooms to reduce long commutes.

Hostel stay for poker trip!

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