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Boutique Hotels Austin

Filled with health food restaurants, independent boutiques, music venues, and acclaimed restaurants Austin is a great place for a city break. In keeping with the laid-back yet hip ethos of this vibrant city, our hotel experts' favourite hotels are boutique stays. Whether you are on a design-focused trip or looking for all-out comfort there is a good choice to pick from. Our Hotel Gurus have hand-selected their favourite boutique hotels in Austin chosen on their design, location, and amenities. So why not browse through our collection of the best boutique hotels in Austin to start planning your stay?

Hotel San Jose

Austin (Texas)

1930s motel turned minimalist modern boutique with a courtyard and pool. The light rooms are comfortable with all mod-cons and breakfast. No restaurant but a stone's throw from Downtown Austin with live music and film themed evenings in the courtyard. Cheaper than most, offers great location.

  • Sights nearby - The Paramount Theatre for showsing of old films and live music.
  • Fishing - Lake Austin for fishing.
  • Great walks - Lady Bird Lake.
  • Swimming Pool -
from $185 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Adina

Austin (Texas)

Contemporary urban villa four blocks from the State Capitol. Big, bright and bold rooms with eclectic design feature whimsical furniture, wooden floors, spa baths and murals by local artists. Spacious shared living spaces, terraces and suburban-style garden create a home-away-from-home vibe.

  • Hideaway - An urban hideaway; the leafy neighborhood is suprisingly close to the downtown. Perfect for those who want calm but connection
  • Sights nearby - It's walking distance to the Governor's Mansion & Austin State Capitol, a neo-classic building that dominates the city
  • Great walks - A series of local neighbourhood parks create a pleasant trail all the way to the city's Ladybird Lake
  • Views - Some of the suites have impressive views of Austin's State Capitol building and the downtown
from $209 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Colton House Hotel

Austin

A wonderful blend of a trendy boutique hotel and self-catered apartments in central Austin. 80 units comprise studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites; many have full working kitchens, extensive living areas and balconies. Enjoy the pool, gym, lawn, shared lounges and lively cocktail & snack bar.

  • Business meetings - There is a wide range of cool events spaces: the library, pool, lawn, salon, Club Room & penthouse with outdoor deck
  • City Style - A fun, happening and very comfortable base from which to explore everything Austin has to offer
  • Families - The multi-room suites, kid's toys and games, pool and lawn will suit those with young children
  • Great walks - Take a walk up Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, to get great views of the city and surrounding hills
from $210 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
East Austin Hotel

Austin

A stylish boutique property full of soul in a hip neighbourhood. With blonde woods, pinky hues, oriental rugs & vintage touches, interiors are classic boho-chic. Pretty rooms look over a Miami-style pool area. There's a sleek retro diner, cosy Moroccon-style roof terrace & pool bar. Loved by locals.

  • Local exploring - The trendy East Sixth Street area is home to a lively mix of 1900s bungalows, upscale modern condos, bars, museums & live music
  • City Style - Danish-style interiors, Palm Beach-inspired pool terrace & meaningful ties with the community make this a true boutique hotel
  • Swimming Pool - The pool terrace is the heart of the property with loungers, outdoor dining & lively candy-pink pool bar. Day passes available
  • Sights nearby - The location is just five blocks from Austin's downtown meaning that business, shopping and entertainment are all accessible
from $221 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Park Lane Guest House

Austin

Owner-run boutique guesthouse bursting with character. Quaint one-storey cottages spread over a spacious suburban garden have rustic decor and artfully mismatched antiques, just 2 miles from downtown. The perfect alternative to big-city hotels; a soul-soothing stay with a strong environmental focus.

  • Hideaway - A tranquil city hideaway. Spend afternoons enjoying the shaded gardens, small pool, private decks & calming energy of your hosts
  • Local exploring - The property is 2 blocks from vibrant SoCo (South Congress) district & 1/2 mile from the Downtown with shops, bars & live music
  • Eco break - Enjoy organic gardens, vegetarian food, cruelty-free products, solar-powered energy, natural pool & free electric car charging
  • Great walks - This leafy green pseudo-surburb is surrounded by parks; you're spoilt for choice when looking to stretch your legs
from $224 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Kimber Modern

Austin (Texas)

Chic with a huge dollop of zen makes up this boutique on South Congress Avenue. Modern, light with splashes of colour found in the upholstery and the luxurious bathrooms. Head to the kitchen for a fine spread for breakfast, and relax on the deck with a book or around a firepit. Prime city location.

  • Fishing - Lake Austin offers a great day fishing.
  • Restrictions on children - Children over 15 years old.
  • Full of character
  • Opulent
from $265 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Austin Motel

Austin (TX)

Austin's most iconic motel is back, with a fabulous makeover by famed Bunkhouse group. The rooms are a masterpiece of bright orange tones, vinyl tufted beds and vintage silkscreened music posters. The pool area draws a vibrant crowd for craft beers, live music and an electric atmosphere.

  • City Style - Austin's most iconic motel, reopens after an extensive and throughly glamorous revamp!
  • Designer
  • Lively
  • Full of character
from $265 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Zaza Austin

Austin

Luxe boutique-style art hotel in the city centre. Spacious and eclectic rooms feel playful with candy colours & objets d'art. Grown-up Californian-style rooftop pool boasts skyscraper views and terrace, while elegant dining venues have cosy vintage vibes & retro touches. A classy downtown bolt-hole.

  • Romantic Break - With delightul pool, city views, atmospheric dining, spa & enticing rooms, it's impossible not to have a special stay
  • City Style - This sophisticated property manages to feel contemporary but established, with a great buzz, soul and energy
  • Restaurant - Both dining venues are divine jewel-like spaces with banquettes, bar stools & art-lined walls. Atmospheric and loved by locals
  • Swimming Pool - The 7th floor pool terrace with bar & DJ looks directly out onto the downtown; vibey by day and cool hotspot at night
from $289 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Magdalena

Austin

Trendy boutique hotel in the South Congress area. Sustainable design and building practices give the property an airy tree-house feel; think elevated walkways, rooms with windows at both ends, long views & greenery. Industrial-cool studios with Spanish tiled bathrooms channel 1970s. Retro city cool.

  • City Style - Design was inpired by the region’s rural lakeside getaways; live out chilled weekend vibes in the heart of the city
  • Business meetings - Meeting Room, Event Lawn and Terrace Suite offer over 4,000 sq ft of funky function space
  • Restaurant - All-day restaurant is inpsired by a lake house weekend. Expect unpretentious food with an emphasis on slow food & fab cocktails
  • Swimming Pool - Enjoy swimming laps in the impressive 900 sq ft sunken swimming pool with vibey poolside bar
from $308 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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W Austin

Austin

Cool and funky boutique-style hotel. Cosy contemporary rooms are compact but well-designed, with smooth powder-blue touches and loud colour pops. Interiors range from glitzy minimalism to warm industrial-conversion chic. There's a buzzy dining, terrace, outdoor pool and spa. Happening party feel.

  • Close to nightlife - Austin is condsidered the US's live music capital. As well as the hotel's nightclub, the area is teeming with 250+ music venues
  • Short break - The perfect place to stay to sample the pulse of Austin on a quick weekend away. Dine, indulge, relax & party on-site
  • City Style - The downtown location offers endless fun and the hotel's trendy design and cool vibe is on point
  • Groups - Stag dos or hen weekends will revel in the wild all-day weekend parties on the Wet Deck
from $328 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Heywood Hotel

Austin (Texas)

Texas vibes can be seen in the art, the architecture, and the music, even down to the complimentary coffee. Modern and light rooms have white cool tiled bathrooms. Free bicycles available so exploring Austin is easy. This Adult only hotel has restaurants within walking distance. Great spot!

  • Great walks - Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool.
  • Sights nearby - Texas State Capitol 2 miles away.
  • Designer
  • Restrictions on children
from $330 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Kasa Austin Downtown

Austin (Texas)

Cool & contemporary downtown living. Spacious and stylish one & two-bedroom apartments with balconies are very well-equipped. Trendy industrial-chic decor favours concrete walls, design furniture and neutral tones with colour splashes. Business centre, gym, terrace & pool access. Feel right at home.

  • Families - Families and groups of friends will appreciate the spacious two-bedroom apartments with room to hang out yet plenty of privacy
  • Local exploring - A perfect base to return to after a day out exploring for business or leisure; peaceful & private but surrounded by activity
  • City Style - Will appeal to those who love the urban loft vibe, with trendy open-plan spaces - all in the happening city centre
  • Swimming Pool - The large outdoor pool and terrace is suited to swimming laps, sunbathing or enjoying an al fresco snack
from $349 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
South Congress Hotel

Austin (TX )

A hip hotel in the happening SoCo neighbourhood. Beautifully designed throughout, rooms have an industrial feel with high-ceilings, tiled walls, polished concrete and floor to ceiling windows. The bathrooms are uber luxe and feature Aesop products. Well located for city exploring. Fabulous.

  • Local exploring - Well located to explore the city's main attractions from live music venues to its stunning parks.
  • Great walks - Unwind on a long ramble through picturesque Zilker Park.
  • Sights nearby - Be sure to make a trip to the impressive State Capitol.
  • Restaurant -
from $449 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Ella

Austin (Texas)

Elegant boutique in the hot spot that is Austin city centre. Guests are welcomed by classical columns, wrap around porch and pool. Contemporary rooms are the epitome of comfort with marble bathrooms and private balconies. Dine at Goodall's Kitchen and Bar with mouth watering innovative dishes.

  • Fishing - Head to Barton Creek for some 'back to nature' activities such as fishing and leisurely walks.
  • Sights nearby - The 307 ft clock tower at the University of Texas.
  • Lively
  • Full of character
from $559 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Commodore Perry Estate

Austin

Sprawling historic estate remodelled in whimsical glamorous style. Feels like a stay with well-heeled friends with unique rooms, relaxed dining & country garden. Divine decor is homely yet the height of sophistication. Emphasis on wellness with a varied program of in-house events. Understated luxe.

  • Country Escape - Experience a weekend in the country all without leaving the city; 10 acres of walled landscaped gardens provide a perfect oasis
  • Foodies - The husband & wife culinary team have created an innovative offering with working garden, local ingredients & artisanal flair
  • Total relaxation - The chilled vibe encourages recharging: find a nook to read a book, sunbathe, swim, tour the gardens or take a wellness class
  • Wellbeing - The property's focus on wellbeing is clear with wellness itienraries, workshops, learning programs, & natural surroundings
from $852 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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