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.

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Lago Vista

Lakeside community on the northern shores of Lake Travis, Lago Vista boasts steep limestone hills and canyons. Accessible via RM 1431 and CapMetro bus services, it's near Balcones Canyonlands and tech hubs.

Lago Vista
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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
Steiner Ranch which includes a small town or village

Lower Basin Lake Travis

If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Bouldin Creek
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is SAR 409 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 409
SAR 488 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,747 reviews)
"The location and style of the hotel was great! Very modern and I appreciate their signage to support marginalized groups, The staff was hot and cold. Dome were very friendly and helpful and some were too distracted or uninterested in good customer service. All and all it was a good stay!"

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
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! (2,495 reviews)
"Clean and roomy."

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Omni Austin Hotel
Omni Austin Hotel
4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is SAR 619 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 619
SAR 849 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,801 reviews)
"Very modern and close to 6th st. Front desk and all staff were very accommodating especially the house keeper Yaikelys making sure our room was always thoroughly cleaned and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
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, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (375 reviews)
Nice and quiet option and good location.
"Location was great! Right next to the hotel that was hosting the conference I was attending at a fraction of the price as the host hotel. The only issue I had was an undercounter light that couldn't be turned off by any means. It was new and clean and nice layout for a single traveler."

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

Placemakr Downtown Austin
WoodSpring Suites Austin Georgetown
WoodSpring Suites Austin Georgetown
2.5 out of 5
904 Rockmoor Drive, Georgetown, Georgetown, TX
Stay at this apartment in Georgetown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Inner Space Cavern and Georgetown Palace Theatre ...
6/10 (240 reviews)
"Quiet"

Reviewed on 13 June 2025

WoodSpring Suites Austin Georgetown
Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth
Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth
4 out of 5
1614 E 6th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
"Great place full size apartment very clean and spacious . Good price for a family with plenty of room for everyone ."

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Sentral East Austin at 1614 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