The Best Hotels in Downtown Austin, Austin - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel ZaZa Austin	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Fairmont Austin Gold Experience	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 675 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,062 reviews	View
Fairmont Austin	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,357 reviews	View
ROOST Rainey	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 178 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Austin

Find the best Downtown Austin areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Lower Basin Lake Travis

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

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The Domain

Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Cap City Comedy Club – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

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Lago Vista

Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Lago Vista Golf Course.

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South Congress

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.

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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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Top Downtown Austin Hotel Reviews

Fairmont Austin

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very nice, accommodating upscale hotel. The staff are friendly and professional and the vibe was relaxing."

Hotel Van Zandt

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in a great walkable location close to bars, restaurants and a beautiful walking trail along the water. I enjoyed the reusable water bottle they provided and water stations throughout the hotel as well as the rooftop pool/bar and free sunscreen provided. Would definitely stay here again the next time I visit Austin!"

citizenM Austin Downtown

8/10 Good

"One of the best modern hotel rooms in Austin was the one controlled by an iPad; the bed was firm, the pillows were the right height, the restroom was clean with a modern toilet, and the shower systems were the latest technology. Some complaints I have are below: 1. While doing your business in the restroom, the ventilation was able to remove all the small. Maybe the restroom fan needs more power. 2. Some food marks were present on the comfy chair inside the room. I think some kid wiped their hands on the fabric, and the housekeeping staff is not trained to clean it. 3. The rooms are extremely small for a king-size bed. I don't envision a 4-member family staying in such a small room. 4. The guest restroom in the lobby didn't have trash picked up, and instead the cleaning crew put the entire trash bag inside the hand tissue receptacle in the men's room, which was very unsightly and very unprofessional.."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Austin?

Downtown Austin is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its bar scene and great live music scene. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Austin? Consider a visit to Sixth Street while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Austin?

If you're searching for places to stay in Austin, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 881 Downtown Austin hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Austin, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Downtown Austin.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Austin?

Explore Downtown Austin's landmarks such as Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin Central Library and Millett Opera House and learn about the local history. You could also plan a visit to Sixth Street or Paramount Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood. Moody Center, 29th Street Ballroom and Wild About Music are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Austin. Mexic-Arte Museum and The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Austin.

How can I get around Downtown Austin and the greater Austin area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Station is the closest metro station.

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Fairmont Austin

Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin

Omni Austin Hotel

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Austin Marriott Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

ROOST Rainey

Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Hilton Austin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress

Thompson Austin, by Hyatt

Element by Marriott Austin Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

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Where to stay in Downtown Austin

Lower Basin Lake Travis

The Domain

Lago Vista

South Congress

East Cesar Chavez

Top Downtown Austin Hotel Reviews

Fairmont Austin

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