Going to Las Vegas and need free wi-fi? If you have wireless internet access at home and also able to get online at work like most people these days, then you probably take internet connection for granted. You should, and for good reason. Getting online these days is cheap and in most places free.
Imagine being charged $18 to access your email on your laptop, tablet or phone. I am sure you are thinking, "that's outrageous" . Well, that can easily happen to you on your next trip to Las Vegas if you come unprepared. The Las Vegas Hotel room you just booked at your favorite hotel offers internet access to it's visitors but I have news for you. Internet access does not mean free internet access. If you get access to the internet, it's either included as part of your daily resort fee or you will have to pay to get access.
Here at LasVegas-How-To.com, we have put together a list of Las Vegas FREE Wifi hotspots. This list is narrowed down to places within a 10 mile radius of the Vegas strip. This list of free wifi hotspots along Las Vegas strip is contributed by our website visitors and constantly updated. If you discover a place with free wi-fi that you feel we should add to this list, please let us know.
Getting Connected
Getting connected to any of the free Vegas wifi hotspots listed below is fast and easy. If your laptop computer or personal digital assistant (PDA) is Wi-Fi enabled, all you need to do is open your web browser to automatically detect the wireless network.
Read the terms and conditions on the splash screen and press "accept"
Troubleshooting a connection
If you are not automatically connected to a Wi-Fi once you open your web browser, follow these steps.
Ask for the network name (or SSID) of the Wi-Fi location or select it from the list of available wireless networks.
Verify that your laptop or PDA is configured to automatically obtain an IP address and DNS.
Turn off encryption and do not use the WEP key.
WiFi Tiers and what speeds are best suited for you
Tier 1:
Email
Internet browsing Standard definition Netflix Streaming
Tier 2:
Tier 1 activities + High-definition Netflix Streaming
Tier 3:
Tier 2 activities+ Online gaming Video Teleconferencing Faster downloads of big files
Note: Free wireless connection is not as secured as a Virtual Private Network (VPN). When using these hotspots below, you are discouraged from sending or receiving sensitive information.
Disclaimer: The addresses below are for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee you will get free wi-fi access at any of the locations listed below.
Apple Store | Krispy Kreme | |
Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas, Location Type: Store / Shopping Mall |
inside Excalibur Casino 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South
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Planet Hollywood Resort | Las Vegas McCarran Airport | |
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Miracle mile shopping area 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. |
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd. Las Vegas 89119 702-261-4357 or 702-261-4144 Simply supply your email address for access. |
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas | Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas | |
4455 Paradise Road |
4475 Paradise Rd. |
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Buffalo Wild Wings - LV Strip South | McCarran International Airport | |
7430 Las Vegas Blvd. South |
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd. (throughout Las Vegas Airport) |
Palazzo Las Vegas | reJAVAnate Coffee Lounge | |
The lobbies and casino areas of the Palazzo |
3300 E. Flamingo #23 |
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Cili Las Vegas | FastTrackTelecom | |
5160 S. Las Vegas Blvd |
21 West Imperial Avenue |
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West Las Vegas Library | Clark County Library | |
951 W Lake Mead Blvd |
1401 E Flamingo Rd |
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Barley Pops | Artisan Hotel & Spa | |
3328 E. Charleston Blvd. |
1501 W Sahara Ave |
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Nextel Central Station | Meadows Mall | |
3300 Paradise Rd |
4300 Meadows Lane |
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Aces and 8's Bar and Grill | LaQuinta Inns | |
310 S. Decatur Blvd |
3970 South Paradise |
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | Sunrise Library | |
4550 S. Maryland Parkway |
5400 Harris Ave |
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Cafe Mitz | Krispy Kreme Craig Road | |
4550 S. Maryland Parkway #9 |
1331 W. Craig Rd. |
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Spring Valley Library | Super 8 | |
4280 S Jones Blvd |
4435 Las Vegas Blvd N |
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Starbucks Fashion Show Mall | ||
at Treasure Island Hotel |
3200 Las Vegas Blvd |
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McDonald's 02898 | McDonald's 26517 | |
3010 Las Vegas Blvd N |
3475 Las Vegas Blvd S |
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West Charleston Library | Krispy Kreme | |
6301 W Charleston Blvd |
614 Pilot Rd |
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Venetian Las Vegas | Wynn Las Vegas | |
The lobbies and casino areas of the Venetian Location Type: Hotel / Resort |
Sugar and Ice in Esplanade Shops |
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Excalibur Hotel | Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas | |
The Rotunda Lobby Location Type: Hotel / Resort |
3960 S Las Vegas Blvd |
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McDonald's 15374 | ||
3535 Las Vegas Blvd S |
3755 Las Vegas Blvd S |
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McDonald's 22506 | Hilton Grand Vacation Club | |
3999 S Las Vegas Blvd Location Type: Restaurant |
3575 S Las Vegas Blvd |
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New York-New York Hotel & Casino | The UPS Store #05200 Las Vegas | |
3790 Las Vegas Blvd Location Type: Hotel / Resort |
3555 S Las Vegas Blvd |
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace offer free wireless internet to shoppers. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "Simon WiFi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks.
The New MGM Resorts Wi-Fi networks
The MGM Resorts Wi-Fi networks allow visitors at it's Las Vegas casinos free wireless Internet access in all public areas, including pools, casinos, lobbies and restaurants. (basic Internet access)
The free MGM Resorts Wi-Fi networks is in service at the Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage, Park MGM, New York-New York, Luxor and Excalibur. While visiting any of these MGM Resorts destinations, guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi in the public spaces.
Public areas include, the lobby, pool area, casino and restaurants, and doesn't require a password.
Downtown Las Vegas free Wi-Fi Zone
The connected Downtown Las Vegas free Wi-Fi will allow anyone within a one-mile radius of the Fremont Street Experience to access a FREE 1 Mbps Wi-Fi from smart phones, tablets and laptops. The one-mile radius stretches from Main Street to Las Vegas Blvd. along the Fremont Street Experience.
Another phase of the free wifi is available to the government corridor near Lewis Avenue and by Las Vegas City Hall.
McDonald's Las Vegas Free Wifi Hot Spots |
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Viva McDonald's This 8,600-square-foot Viva McDonald's restaurant is the largest McDonald's in the State of Nevada and features a ring of media screens and free wireless internet. |
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2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd |
2248 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702)796-0664 |
3700 S. Paradise Rd |
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109-1120 (702)731-1575 |
Las Vegas Starbucks FREE Wifi locations | |
Fashion Show Mall (Exterior) |
Paradise & Flamingo, Las Vegas 395 Hughes Center Drive |
855 S. Grand Central Parkway #1519 |
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Spring Mountain & Valley View 3755 Spring Mountain Road |
Rancho Town & Country 840 S. Rancho Drive #18 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-870-6993 Hours: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Desert Inn & Eastern, Las Vegas 2412 E. Desert Inn Road #100 Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-251-3073 Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
4th & Lewis, Las Vegas 300 South Fourth Street 7 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-759-3426 Hours: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
Flamingo & Eastern, Las Vegas 2430 E. Flamingo Road #100 Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-735-0707 Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
Sahara & Decatur |
Flamingo & Arville, Las Vegas 4469 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-220-7639 |
Note: Free wireless connection is not as secured as a Virtual Private Network (VPN). When using these hotspots below, you are discouraged from sending or receiving sensitive information.
Las Vegas Strip Hotels with Free Internet Connection
The following Las Vegas Strip hotels offer High Speed Internet in all rooms at NO CHARGE, as it is an inclusion of the resort fee. Dial up access through a data port on the phone is also available.
Mandalay Bay | Delano | Luxor |
Excalibur | Tropicana | New York-New York |
MGM Grand | Park MGM Las Vegas | ARIA |
Vdara | Bellagio | Palazzo |
Venetian | Mirage | Treasure Island |
Wynn | Encore | Circus Circus |
Also FREE to visitors in all public areas which include, the lobby, pool area, casino and restaurants. NO password required
User Contributed Las Vegas Free Wifi Hotspots
Please note: The locations listed below were contributed by lasvegashowto.com site visitors and are not verified.
Paris Las Vegas - free WIFI is offered in Café Belle Madeleine.
Also note: Bally's Las Vegas is connected to Paris Las Vegas and the free WIFI is offered in Café Belle Madeleine is within walking distance for guest staying at the Bally's
Harrah's – Harrah's itself does not offer free wifi, but there are 3 Starbucks in and next to Harrah's that all offer free wifi.
Rio – Starbucks there at Rio offers free wifi
Paris Las Vegas – Paris has free wifi in the coffee/pastry shoppe near the hotel elevators. By the entrance to the walkway to Bally's.
The Orleans – Free wifi in the Orleans, at the coffee place (I think the name is Seattle's Best).
Wynn – Free strong wifi signal is available in Wynn in front of ferrari show room on the casino level.
Tuscany – Tuscany offers free wifi in most public areas.
Excalibur – Free wifi at Krispy Kreme in Excalibur works great.
New York New York – Free wifi at Il Fornaio at NYNY
Palazzo – If you are staying at the Palazzo, go down to Cafe Presse on the Second floor. They have Free Internet and have numerous tables and chairs for you to put your laptop on.
Tropicana – The Tropicana offers free wi fi throughout the entire hotel and it works great!
Planet Hollywood – The Coffee Bean in the Miracle Miles at Planet Hollywood gives you a wifi code with purchase.