Austin, TX

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Where to stay in Austin

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Downtown Austin

4/5(3,367 area reviews)

Central business district with high-rise buildings, Downtown Austin offers shopping at Second Street District and Sixth Street, art at Contemporary Austin Jones Center, and sights like Texas State Capitol. Accessible via Capital MetroRail.

Downtown Austin
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The Domain

Dubbed as "Austin's second downtown," this high-density center boasts upscale retail stores, diverse dining options, and residential apartments. Explore Domain NORTHSIDE, Rock Rose district, and Q2 Stadium, with easy access to future Broadmoor and McKalla Place stations.

The Domain
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South Congress

4/5(656 area reviews)

Eclectic small retailers, diverse dining options, and vibrant music and art venues define this shopping and cultural district. Hop on MetroRapid Route 801 for easy city access, or explore the square's food trucks for tasty treats.

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East Cesar Chavez

While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.

East Cesar Chavez
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Bouldin Creek

If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

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Waller Creek District

While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.

Waller Creek District
Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is SAR 788 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 788
SAR 1,104 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,983 reviews)
"Very close to convention center, actually connected to it. Great food and music in the lounge."

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Fairmont Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is SAR 541 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 541
SAR 645 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,523 reviews)
"CitizenM had provided my man and i with excellent room service as well as an amazing staff at the bar. Will definetly be back 10/10"

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
The price is SAR 225 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
SAR 225
SAR 280 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,374 reviews)
"Okay all"

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Downtown Austin
Placemakr Downtown Austin
4 out of 5
710 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (310 reviews)
"Great property, awesome location."

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Placemakr Downtown Austin
Sonder at East 5th
Sonder at East 5th
3.5 out of 5
1211 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (259 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again with our 2 kids. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Sonder at East 5th
Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth
Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth
4 out of 5
1630 East 6th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
"It was a very last min booking and they were quick to accommodate us. There was an issue (due to it being last min) but they were quick to resolve it. Very friendly and great communication, touch base & follow up with us to make sure everything was fine."

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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2/5 - Disappointing

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Cost of living extremely expensive and don't do enough for minorities and Austin is to greedy to feed the needy. Not really impressed when your city sucks the life out of you and wants you to accept it and be happy.

1/5 - Terrible

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I was thrown off the property for a reason that was not legit.

4/5 - Good

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Outside of Austin city limits is beautiful, but downtown Austin was terrible, dirty and I wouldn't stay downtown.

4/5 - Good

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We went when things were still pretty much shut down so there wasn't much to do. This was the day the protests and rioting/looting started as well. Luckily, we left 6th St minutes before a car was set on fire

3/5 - Okay

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I love Austin overall but this hotel is in Cedar Park area.

3/5 - Okay

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Expensive