Austin, TX

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Lady Bird Lake featuring a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture
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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
Like I said before, if you go to Mayfield once a month you will always get something different!  This past weekend

Tarrytown

While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.

Tarrytown
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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.

South Congress
Downtown Austin

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.

Bouldin Creek
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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
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is SAR 429 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 429
SAR 515 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,356 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST Austin TX
The price is SAR 411 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 411
SAR 491 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (2,357 reviews)
Check in was super easy. The room was perfect. Loved the vibe. Would absolutely come stay again if in Austin. Super close to everything downtown. Easy to use the public transit system!! Room was clean, staff was helpful.

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

citizenM Austin Downtown
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South

2.5 out of 5
4701 S I 35 Austin TX
The price is SAR 208 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
SAR 208
SAR 248 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The staff was very nice. The room was clean

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South
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 aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (548 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Placemakr Downtown Austin
Austin Condo Hotel

Austin Condo Hotel

4.5 out of 5
48 East Ave Austin TX
Book a stay at this 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (475 reviews)
Spectacular view, elegant well equipped unit, good laundry, four separate beds, two baths.

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Austin Condo Hotel
 Studio Haus East 6th Austin by Kasa

Studio Haus East 6th Austin by Kasa

2 out of 5
1812 E 6th St Austin TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
It was awesome

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Studio Haus East 6th Austin by Kasa
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