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?
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
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.