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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Bouldin Creek

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

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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.

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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 844 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
SAR 844
SAR 1,168 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 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! (1,930 reviews)
"I spent my valentines with my wife and we both loved it."

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Fairmont Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is SAR 559 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 559
SAR 654 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (1,425 reviews)
"SUper cozy hotel in a great location. Perfect for solo travler"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
The LINE Austin
The LINE Austin
4 out of 5
111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX
The price is SAR 806 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
SAR 806
SAR 1,099 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great location. Bar and restaurant were excellent."

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

The LINE Austin
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! (282 reviews)
"Excellent location, walkable to 6th street, Rainey street and the east side. On the metro line. Units were clean, comfortable, and modern. Cheaper than a hotel room, with more space and a kitchen. I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Placemakr Downtown Austin
Austin Condo Hotel
Austin Condo Hotel
4.5 out of 5
48 East Ave, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
"This place was amazing. Beautiful rooms and rooftop pool area. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 February 2025

Austin Condo Hotel
Natiivo
Natiivo
3 out of 5
48 East Ave, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3-star condo in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Great place to stay with my teenage kids. We each had a room. Pool is really nice too!"

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

Natiivo
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