Where to Stay in Austin for a Local Experience
Wondering where to stay in Austin? Whether you want to sip mezcal-tequila cocktails or delve into the artsy East Side of Austin, these are the best areas to stay like a local in the Texan city.
Austin’s distinctively laid-back, hip vibe is something everyone wants a piece of when they visit the Texan city. Whether you are hitting up live music at the Continental Club, discovering Austin’s East Side or tucking into vegetarian tacos, here’s where to stay in Austin to rub shoulders with the locals.
1. South Congress Hotel
Hotel
2. Hotel Eleven
Boutique Hotel
Exploring Austin’s artsy, funky East Side is a must-do, and Hotel Eleven is ideally situated in the heart of the area. This four-story, 14-room boutique hotel was designed to seamlessly blend into the neighborhood, with its handcrafted metalwork flourishes, custom-designed wood pieces and contemporary artwork from local artists. The rooftop deck boasts panoramic views of Downtown. Guest rooms feature vibrant textiles and furniture made from Austin companies such as Rabbet Labs and Drophouse Design.
4. Hotel Ella
Hotel
5. Park Lane Guest House
Bed and Breakfast
Personalized, low-key service is what to expect at Park Lane Guest House, a B&B billed as an eco-oasis in SoCo that’s perfect for the ethical traveler. More of a meditative retreat than a hotel experience, Park Lane has solar-powered cottages with stained-glass windows, Persian rugs and antique pine floors. Guests can partake in a full, made-to-order vegetarian breakfast every morning, with offerings such as chai spice blueberry pancakes and lemon and rosemary buckwheat waffles. The leafy, tranquil property features a heritage oak tree, organic gardens, wind chimes and fountains. Rental bikes are available upon request.
6. Native Hostel Austin
Hostel
Austin’s first boutique hostel brand, Native, offers 12 dorm-style rooms with a total of 66 beds, plus plenty of light-filled communal spaces. This includes loft rooms, a stocked kitchen, a parlor-lounge for co-working, and a long shared dining table with bohemian-hip decor. The hostel also doubles as a buzzing bar and kitchen, serving craft cocktails and American-style cuisine. There’s a regular rotation of on-site events, including film screenings, live collaborative DJ sets and guided walking tours.
7. The Carpenter
Boutique Hotel
Discovering the Carpenter for the first time can feel like wandering onto a Wes Anderson film set. It’s crammed with impeccably curated design, from the locally sourced terracotta to the starkly whitewashed brick and leather couches in the lobby and the concrete walls and rich, custom-made fabrics in the rooms. Carpenters Hall restaurant serves a delectable daily menu, including cold fried chicken with dill potato salad and pepita slaw.
8. Hotel ZaZa Austin
Boutique Hotel
Hotel ZaZa has big-city glamor in spades. The hotel features a full-service spa, rooftop pool and cocktail bar, alongside excellent in-house dining at Perfect Strangers, helmed by celebrated local chef Daniel Hatcher. The well-appointed rooms feature all the four-star amenities you can handle, including a signature turn-down service with candlelight, vitafive Melatonin, water and Lindt Lindor truffles.
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