Best Dallas Hotels 2026: Where to Stay for the World Cup

Our top Dallas pick for the 2026 World Cup is The Adolphus, Autograph Collection for a grand Downtown base with the easiest run to the stadium, with Live! by Loews — Arlington for fans who want to walk to the gates and Hotel Crescent Court in Uptown for couples who want polish without the crowds. Dallas is a city built for big events — wide highways, a deep bench of hotels across Downtown, Uptown, Arlington and Fort Worth, and a stadium that has hosted Super Bowls and college football finals. In June 2026 it becomes one of the marquee North American host cities of the FIFA World Cup, and the whole Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex turns into the staging ground.

The headline for UK fans is simple: Dallas hosts England vs Croatia on 17 June 2026 — England's opening match — at AT&T Stadium in nearby Arlington. That single fixture will pull tens of thousands of English supporters into the metroplex, and where you base yourself decides everything about your match day: how long the drive to the stadium takes, how good the pre-match build-up feels, and how easy it is to get home after the final whistle.

We've ranked nine hotels across Downtown Dallas, Uptown Dallas, Arlington (right by the stadium) and Fort Worth. Compare live Dallas hotel prices or search UK flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) — British Airways and American Airlines fly London Heathrow to DFW direct in around 10–11 hours.

At a glance — here's how the hotels below compare on location, ideal traveller and signature feature, before the full reviews:

Going to the 2026 World Cup in Dallas?

The venue everyone means when they say "Dallas" is Dallas Stadium (everyday name: AT&T Stadium), in Arlington — not in Dallas city centre at all, but in the suburb of Arlington, sitting almost exactly halfway between Downtown Dallas and Downtown Fort Worth. It is one of the largest domed stadiums in the world, with a retractable roof and the vast video board it is famous for, and across the tournament it stages nine matches. The one circled on every English calendar: Dallas hosts England vs Croatia on 17 June 2026 — England's opening match — at AT&T Stadium in nearby Arlington.

Because the stadium is in Arlington, there is no single "city centre" within walking distance — Arlington is a low-rise suburb organised around its Entertainment District, where the stadium shares the neighbourhood with the Texas Rangers' ballpark and a cluster of hotels. If your priority is walking to the gates and being in the thick of the build-up, base yourself in Arlington at one of the Entertainment District hotels below. If you'd rather have proper nightlife, a wide choice of restaurants and a buzzing place to celebrate (or commiserate) after the match, base yourself in Downtown or Uptown Dallas (a 25–35 minute drive) or in Downtown Fort Worth (a 20–25 minute drive) — the two cities flank the stadium roughly equally.

Getting to the stadium on match day is a road exercise: there is no rail line that runs to the venue. From Downtown or Uptown Dallas it's 25–35 minutes via I-30 West; from Downtown Fort Worth it's 20–25 minutes via I-30 East. Arlington runs a seasonal Trinity Metro shuttle for big events, and rideshare drop-off zones operate near the stadium, but both fill up and surge around kick-off. If you drive, pre-book a parking pass; if you don't, build in extra time and expect queues. As a rule of thumb, allow at least 90 minutes door-to-gate on the day of a major fixture. For the full picture of England's campaign — the group, the other host cities, and how to follow the team across North America — read England at the 2026 World Cup -> the full guide.

Downtown Dallas

Downtown Dallas is the high-rise core: the Dallas Arts District (the largest contiguous arts district in the United States), the West End, Dealey Plaza, and the DART light-rail hub that ties the city together. For World Cup fans it's the best-connected base in the metroplex — a straight I-30 run to Arlington, walkable restaurants and bars for the build-up, and DART trains to the airport and the wider city. This is where the grand hotels cluster.

The Adolphus, Autograph Collection

Opened in 1912 by beer baron Adolphus Busch, this Beaux-Arts landmark is the original grand hotel of Dallas and still the most characterful Downtown address. Restored rooms, the storied French Room restaurant, and a rooftop pool deck give it a sense of occasion that the chain towers can't match. For couples or history-minded fans who want a true Downtown landmark within an easy drive of the stadium, this is our top Dallas pick. See live prices ->

The Joule

A 1920s neo-Gothic office building reborn as one of Dallas's most design-forward hotels, the Joule is best known for its rooftop pool that cantilevers eight feet out over Main Street. Inside there's a serious contemporary art collection, an underground spa, and a buzzy bar scene that suits a celebratory World Cup trip. Book it for the design and the after-match energy in the heart of Downtown. See live prices ->

Omni Dallas Hotel

The big, modern convention hotel of Downtown, the Omni is connected by skybridge to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and has the scale that families and large fan groups need — a sizeable rooftop pool deck, several restaurants, and easy parking. Rooms are reliable and spacious, and the I-30 on-ramp to Arlington is right there. The pragmatic Downtown choice when you're travelling with kids or in numbers. See live prices ->

Uptown Dallas

Just north of Downtown, Uptown is the city's most walkable district — McKinney Avenue's restaurants and bars, the free M-Line Trolley looping down to the Arts District, and a more relaxed, leafy feel than the high-rise core. It's the easiest first-timer base in Dallas and still only a 25–35 minute drive to AT&T Stadium. The hotels here lean refined and romantic.

Hotel Crescent Court

A landmark of Uptown, the Crescent anchors a mixed-use complex of shops, restaurants and offices and is home to one of the city's best-known hotel spas. Rooms are classic and generously sized, the courtyard and bars draw a polished local crowd, and McKinney Avenue dining is on the doorstep. For couples who want Uptown polish and a spa day between matches, it's the standout. See live prices ->

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Set in a 1925 Italianate mansion overlooking Turtle Creek, this is the most prestigious address in Dallas — a Rosewood flagship with one of the finest restaurants in Texas and a hushed, residential calm a few minutes from Uptown's bustle. Service is impeccable and the grounds feel a world away from a stadium car park. Reserve it for a special-occasion World Cup trip where the hotel is part of the event. See live prices ->

The Stoneleigh Hotel

A 1923 Art Deco tower on a quiet, tree-lined block of Maple Avenue, the Stoneleigh is the boutique alternative in Uptown — period detailing, a calm pool courtyard, and a more intimate scale than the big-name flagships. It's a short stroll to the M-Line Trolley and McKinney Avenue, and the drive to Arlington is the same straight shot down I-30. A good-value, characterful base for couples who want quiet over crowds. See live prices ->

Arlington (right by the stadium)

Arlington is where the football actually happens — a low-rise suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth whose Entertainment District packs AT&T Stadium, the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Field, a theme park and a cluster of hotels into walking distance of each other. There's no traditional downtown here, but on a match day that hardly matters: this is the only place you can walk to the stadium gates. Base here if pre-match atmosphere and a short stagger home trump city nightlife.

Live! by Loews — Arlington

The marquee hotel of the Arlington Entertainment District, Live! by Loews sits inside the Texas Live! dining-and-entertainment complex, a few minutes' walk from both the stadium and the ballpark. On a match day you can leave your room, soak up the build-up at the open-air plaza, walk to the gates, and walk back — no driving, no parking, no surge fares. For fans who want the stadium on their doorstep, nothing else in the metroplex compares. See live prices ->

Loews Arlington Hotel

The newer, resort-scale Loews property in the Entertainment District brings full-size pools, a lazy river and convention facilities to a spot just steps from AT&T Stadium. It's a strong family pick for World Cup week: the kids get a genuine resort to enjoy on non-match days, and the walk to the gates is short. Larger and more amenity-heavy than its sibling next door, it suits groups who want space as well as proximity. See live prices ->

Fort Worth

Twenty-odd minutes west of the stadium, Fort Worth is the metroplex's quieter, more characterful half — walkable Sundance Square in the centre, the cattle-drive heritage of the Stockyards, and a Western-flavoured calm that contrasts with Dallas's gleam. Drive times to AT&T Stadium (20–25 minutes via I-30 East) are actually a touch shorter than from Downtown Dallas, and room rates here often run gentler. A smart base if you want walkable streets and a different flavour of Texas.

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Anchoring Downtown Fort Worth beside the convention centre, the Omni puts you in the middle of walkable Sundance Square — restaurants, bars and live music within a few blocks — with a rooftop pool, a full spa and easy parking. It's the most complete Downtown Fort Worth base for a World Cup trip, balancing a relaxed, lower-key city with a stadium run that's marginally shorter than from Dallas. Choose it if Sundance Square and the Stockyards appeal more than Dallas nightlife. See live prices ->

Best Dallas Hotels for Specific Trips

Not every World Cup trip is the same — some fans want to walk to the gates, some are travelling with kids, some want a romantic base between matches. Here's how the nine hotels above sort by traveller type so you can match the right address to the right trip.

Best Value Dallas Hotels for the World Cup

The Stoneleigh Hotel in Uptown is the strongest value pick among the Dallas addresses — a characterful 1923 Art Deco boutique that typically prices below the Uptown flagships while keeping the same straight I-30 run to Arlington. Across in Fort Worth, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel often runs gentler rates than equivalent Downtown Dallas towers, with a slightly shorter stadium drive thrown in. Both let you spend the saving on tickets rather than the room.

Best Dallas Hotels for Families

The Loews Arlington Hotel is the clearest family choice: resort-scale pools and a lazy river that keep kids happy on non-match days, all a short walk from the stadium gates. In Downtown, the Omni Dallas Hotel brings spacious rooms, a big rooftop pool deck and easy parking for groups travelling in numbers. Both handle prams, cots and the logistics of a family World Cup trip far more easily than the boutique addresses.

Best Dallas Hotels for Couples

For couples, Uptown wins. Hotel Crescent Court pairs a landmark spa with polished McKinney Avenue dining on the doorstep, while The Joule in Downtown brings design-led rooms and a rooftop pool jutting over Main Street for a more energetic romantic break. For a true special-occasion stay, the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is as romantic as Texas hotels get.

Best Dallas Hotels Near the Stadium

If walking to the gates is the priority, Live! by Loews — Arlington is unbeatable — it sits inside the Entertainment District a few minutes' walk from AT&T Stadium, so match day needs no car at all. Its sibling, the Loews Arlington Hotel, is the same short walk with more resort space. Both spare you the drive, the parking and the post-match traffic that everyone basing in Dallas or Fort Worth will face.

Best Luxury Dallas Hotels

The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is the metroplex's flagship luxury address — a 1925 mansion with one of the finest restaurants in Texas and a residential calm that feels worlds from a stadium. For grand-hotel history with a Downtown address, The Adolphus, Autograph Collection is the 1912 Beaux-Arts landmark that started it all. Either gives a World Cup trip a sense of occasion beyond the football.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every question below targets a real search UK fans run when planning a 2026 World Cup trip to Dallas — where to stay for the match, how to reach the stadium, which neighbourhood suits first-timers, and the practicalities of airports, fees and timing.

Where should I stay for the match at Dallas Stadium (everyday name: AT&T Stadium), Arlington?

The stadium sits in Arlington, roughly halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, so there is no on-site city centre. For walking distance, book Live! by Loews — Arlington, which sits inside the Arlington Entertainment District a few minutes' walk from the stadium gates. For a livelier base with bars and a return after the final whistle, stay in Downtown or Uptown Dallas (a 25–35 minute drive) or in Downtown Fort Worth (a 20–25 minute drive); both flank the stadium roughly equally.

How do I get to the stadium on match day?

There is no rail line directly to the stadium, so match-day transport is by road. From Downtown or Uptown Dallas the drive is 25–35 minutes via I-30 West; from Downtown Fort Worth it is 20–25 minutes via I-30 East. Arlington runs a seasonal Trinity Metro shuttle and rideshare drop-off zones operate near the stadium, but expect surge pricing and heavy congestion around kick-off. Allow at least 90 minutes door-to-gate on a match day and pre-book parking if you drive.

Which Dallas neighbourhood is best for first-time visitors?

Uptown Dallas is the easiest first-timer base: walkable, full of restaurants and bars along McKinney Avenue, and linked to Downtown by the free M-Line Trolley. Downtown puts you next to the Dallas Arts District and the DART light-rail hub. Both are a straight 25–35 minute drive to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, so neither sacrifices match-day access for atmosphere.

How far is DFW Airport from Downtown Dallas?

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) is about 20 miles northwest of Downtown Dallas — a 25–35 minute drive, or roughly 50 minutes on the DART Orange Line to the city centre for around $3. DFW is the main long-haul gateway with direct British Airways and American Airlines flights from London Heathrow in about 10–11 hours. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is closer to the centre but handles mostly domestic routes.

Do Dallas hotels charge resort fees or booking fees?

Some Dallas hotels add a daily "destination" or "amenity" fee on top of the room rate, typically $20–35, which can cover Wi-Fi, fitness access or local calls. JetMeAway never adds markups or booking fees of its own — you compare the live room rates and book on the provider's site, so any property fees are shown by the hotel itself, not by us.

When is the cheapest time to visit Dallas outside the World Cup?

Late autumn (November) and the depths of winter (January–February) are the cheapest months for Dallas hotels, with rates well below the spring conference season and the World Cup window. Summer is hot — frequently above 35°C in July — which softens leisure demand but raises air-conditioning-heavy resort appeal. For the 2026 World Cup in June, book as early as you can: rates around match dates rise sharply across the whole Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

Is it better to stay in Dallas or Fort Worth for the World Cup?

Both work, and the stadium sits almost exactly between them. Choose Downtown or Uptown Dallas for the bigger nightlife, dining and Arts District scene and the DART rail network. Choose Downtown Fort Worth for a more walkable, lower-key Western-flavoured base around Sundance Square and the Stockyards, often at slightly gentler room rates. Drive times to AT&T Stadium are similar — 25–35 minutes from Dallas, 20–25 minutes from Fort Worth.

Can I watch England play in Dallas at the 2026 World Cup?

Yes — Dallas hosts England's opening match against Croatia on 17 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in nearby Arlington. It is one of nine matches the venue stages across the tournament. Tickets are sold through the official FIFA ticketing site rather than through hotels or JetMeAway. Book your accommodation for the nights around 17 June well in advance, as the whole metroplex fills for marquee fixtures.

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Compare Dallas hotels on JetMeAway and compare flights to start planning your World Cup trip. For everything on the Three Lions' tournament — the group stage, the host cities and how to follow the team — read England at the 2026 World Cup -> the full guide.

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