Circa Resort & Casino is a 35-story, adults-only hotel-casino at 8 Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Opened by brothers Derek and Greg Stevens in late 2020, it was the first ground-up casino resort built on Fremont Street since 1980 and quickly became downtown’s tallest and most modern property.
Stay here for Stadium Swim, a six-pool rooftop amphitheater with a 143-foot video screen, and for a record-setting sportsbook that makes Circa the epicenter of sports betting in Las Vegas — all at rates well below comparable Strip resorts, with a retro-Fremont Street energy the Strip doesn’t have.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: 8 Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas (Fremont Street Experience)
- Operator: Circa Resort Group (Derek and Greg Stevens)
- Opened: October 28, 2020 (casino); December 28, 2020 (hotel)
- Rooms: 618 (expanded from 512 in October 2024)
- Price tier: Mid-range to upscale
- Casino: ~8,000 sq ft, 1,350 slot machines, 49 table games
- Signature attraction: Stadium Swim rooftop pool amphitheater
- Headline venue: Circa Sports’ three-story, 1,000-seat sportsbook
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Circa opened with 512 rooms in 2020 and grew to 618 after a 2024 expansion, with suites ranging roughly 980 to 1,830 square feet and views over the valley or Fremont Street. Anchoring the property is Stadium Swim, a 15,756-square-foot rooftop pool deck with six pools, cabanas, swim-up bars and a 143-foot video wall for watching live sports poolside. Downstairs, the two-story casino covers about 8,000 square feet with 1,350 slot machines and 49 table games, feeding into Circa’s headline attraction: a three-story, 1,000-seat sportsbook with a 78-megapixel screen that Circa Sports bills as the world’s largest.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Dining leans upscale-casual, led by Barry’s Downtown Prime steakhouse — one of the few spots on property that admits guests under 21 — plus 8 East for pan-Asian fare, Saginaw’s Delicatessen, Project BBQ and Victory Burger & Wings. Entertainment centers on live sports and DJ sets at Stadium Swim rather than headliner residencies, and an on-site broadcast studio for the Vegas Stats & Information Network gives sports bettors daily wagering coverage from the property itself.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Circa sits on the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, roughly 4 miles north of the Strip’s casino corridor and Sphere — a rideshare or drive rather than a walk. It suits sports bettors, pool-party fans and adults-only travelers chasing a downtown, retro-Vegas vibe at lower rates than comparable Strip resorts; families and anyone under 21 (outside Barry’s) should book elsewhere given the strict adults-only policy.
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Circa Resort & Casino FAQs
What’s the resort fee and parking cost at Circa?
Circa charges a resort fee of roughly $56.50 per room, per night, and self-parking in its eight-story Garage Mahal garage runs about $25/day (valet around $20/day); higher-tier Club One Rewards members get parking comped.
Is Circa within walking distance of the Las Vegas Strip?
No. Circa is on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, about 4 miles from the Strip and venues like Sphere and T-Mobile Arena, so plan on a rideshare, taxi or the RTC Deuce bus rather than walking.
Is Circa an adults-only resort?
Yes, Circa markets itself as Las Vegas’s first fully adults-only resort, with a minimum age of 21 to book or stay; the one exception is Barry’s Downtown Prime steakhouse, which welcomes guests under 21.
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