South Florida travel brochures are filled with beautiful people driving fancy cars and frolicking in the surf. While it is fun to imagine motoring up to a luxury resort with a Black American Express Card in one hand and a frozen mojito in the other, budget-conscious travelers would rather spend their money on great adventures by day than expensive hotels by night.

We’ve compiled a Top Ten Guide to Miami’s Best Cheap Hotels that  pairs pocket-friendly accommodations with the city’s most popular attractions to help take the guesswork out of affordable travel planning. Find a clean, safe spot to spend the night and have plenty of cash left over to discover the real Miami.

Know of a great cheap hotel we didn’t mention? Leave a comment and we’ll add it to our list.