Austin
Named for Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, this Kimpton-run property impresses with the details. Touches like the French horn chandelier above…
Must-see hotels in Austin
Austin
This 1930s-vintage motel has been revamped by celebrated local hotelier Liz Lambert to create a chic SoCo retreat. Stucco bungalows hold minimalist,…
Austin
Every city needs a beautiful historic hotel, ideally made from native stone and built by a 19th-century cattle baron. Although this one is now owned by…
Austin
Austinites take their staycations at this boutique hotel, a smallish property that somehow squeezes four eateries, two bars, several shops and a pool into…
Austin
Liz Lambert's Bunkhouse Group recently purchased this budget favorite, long known for its 'garage-sale chic' and wonderfully funky appeal. At press time,…
Best Western Plus – Austin City
Austin
Our favorite detail? The Texas-shaped waffles at the breakfast spread. Bordering I-35, south of Lady Bird Lake, this recently renovated Best Western is…
Austin
Locally owned and eco-friendly, this quiet place is tucked away just north of downtown, away from the hustle and bustle. The furnishings may be slightly…
Austin
Set in a former firehouse, right across from the historic Driskill hotel in downtown Austin, this spiffy hostel has been open since 2013 but feels as…
Austin
This stylish hotel, 9 miles north of downtown, exudes cowboy cool. Spacious rooms feature barn-style doors and retro refrigerators stocked with local…
Austin
The hustle and bustle of South Congress melts away the moment you cross over onto the serene lawn graced by a 300-year-old live oak. Choose from a suite…
East Austin
The first boutique hotel in East Austin, the Heywood is a seven-room gem that puts equal emphasis on design and comfort. The contemporary furnishings…
Austin
With its wraparound porch, Corinthian columns and commanding perch on Judge's Hill, this stately building is hands-down the most photogenic inn in town…
Austin
Just 2.5 miles from downtown, this 47-bed hostel is located on a shady street right on the shore of Lady Bird Lake. Two-story views of the water from the…
Austin
Staying in one of the seven rooms at the architecturally adept Kimber is like staying in a minimalist art museum, with lots of white space accented by…
AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center
Austin
This swanky hotel on the UT campus is perfect for alums who want to relive their college days but in much higher style. References to UT abound, but the…
Austin
The only Austin city park to offer overnight camping, 1000-acre Emma Long Metropolitan Park (aka 'City Park') on Lake Austin, 16 miles northwest of…
Austin
This is a preservationist's dream come true. The owners picked up this run-down property and completely restored it, decorating the whole place in a plush…
Austin
Located right downtown, this B&B has two lovely rooms and three spacious suites, each one with different things to offer: choose a canopy bed in the…
Austin
One part gallery, one part B&B, the Austin Folk House has colorful and whimsical folk art in every room and up and down the halls. The rooms are…
Austin
Across from the UT campus, Drifter Jack's is a friendly, laid-back place, with mural-covered rooms and a small lounge. The hostel draws mostly a young…
Austin
This extended-stay hotel has a great downtown location, in walking distance of tons of bars and restaurants. Suites are on the bland side – and could use…
Austin
The name says it all. Located in a shady grove of pecan trees, this pleasant RV park is exceedingly well located. It's smack dab in the middle of town and…
Austin
Bats? Yes, bats. This is a great place from which to watch their nightly exodus from under the Congress Ave Bridge. It puts you right on the water and…
Austin
During the summer when (most of) the students have gone home, the empty rooms in the seven student coop houses are quite the bargain, and they keep you…
Austin
A private dorm near the University of Texas, 'the Woo' generally has rooms available mid-May to mid-August, and sometimes has space for travelers at other…
