Dallas Love Field: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Love Field is just 6 miles from downtown Dallas, much closer to the heart of the city than DFW: under normal conditions, 10-15 minutes are enough to reach downtown or Uptown, though during rush hour the trip can stretch to 25-40 minutes. Those with a short layover or an early flight find a small cluster of hotels just minutes from the terminal, on the Market Center side; those who want to experience the city head down to downtown or Uptown, a greener area with more restaurants, both still a quarter-hour's taxi or Uber ride away.

Market Center, steps from Love Field

Airport area · about 5 minutes by car or taxi/Uber from the terminal

Best for: those with a very early or late flight who want the shortest trip

Pros

the two hotels closest to the terminal among the verified ones
several hotels offer a free airport shuttle

Cons

an area of offices and showrooms, little to do on foot in the evening
few independent restaurants nearby

Recommended hotels in this area

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas-Love Field: suites with breakfast included just minutes from the terminal, among the highest scores in the area
Aloft by Marriott Dallas Love Field: modern design and an in-house bar, convenient for those arriving or leaving late

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Downtown Dallas

City centre · about 10-15 minutes by car or taxi/Uber from Love Field, up to 40 minutes during rush hour

Best for: those who want restaurants, museums and downtown life on foot

Pros

the city's largest concentration of restaurants and museums
several hotels with skyline views

Cons

farther from the airport than Market Center
hotel parking is almost always a separate paid charge

Recommended hotels in this area

Omni Dallas Hotel: connected to the convention center, downtown views among the most praised by guests
The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton: a historic building restored in the heart of downtown, more in-house dining than average

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Uptown and Arts District

Neighbourhood · about 10 minutes by car or taxi/Uber from Love Field

Best for: those looking for a greener area, within walking distance of galleries and evening venues

Pros

a walkable neighborhood with galleries, bars and restaurants
modern hotels among the best-reviewed in the city

Cons

slightly pricier than the other areas
a car is needed to reach proper downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown: a rooftop bar with downtown views, among the highest scores in the city
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District: next to the museums of the Dallas Arts District, outdoor pool and more common spaces than the area average

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