Sobe Apartments

Converted from a 1930s Art Deco apartment block on Washington Avenue, Sobe Apartments keeps its original terrazzo floors and porthole windows while offering kitchenette units rather than standard hotel rooms. Ocean Drive's beach entrances lie four blocks east, an easy walk for sun-focused stays.

Each unit has a full kitchen, useful for longer stays or travelers avoiding restaurant costs. South Beach's restaurant and nightlife strip on Collins Avenue sits two blocks over, close enough to walk back late without a cab.

Suits budget-minded groups and extended-stay guests over couples wanting full hotel service.