Hotels in Austin

Our shortlist of hotels in Austin, Texas: every qualifying property within 12 miles of the centre, with the reason behind each pick.

47 qualifying stays
12 mile radius

Austin's hotels cluster along Congress Avenue and east of it. Downtown and Rainey Street put you inside the music and bar districts; South Congress runs more design-led and walkable; East Austin has the newer independent properties. Lady Bird Lake sits in the middle of all of it and shapes which side of town you end up on.

Areas covered: Downtown, South Congress, East Austin, Rainey Street, The Domain.

Selection radius: properties within 12 miles of the centre of Austin, measured from coordinates in our source data.

47 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in Austin. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.2 Charming Score Colton House Hotel, Austin, TX

Colton House Hotel

Austin, TX

9.1 guest rating from 428 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the list428 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our Austin cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $256 per night

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9.1 Charming Score AT&T Hotel & Conference Center, Austin, TX

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center

Austin, TX

9.0 guest rating from 522 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.0 over 522 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $237 per night

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9.0 Charming Score The Driskill, Austin, TX

The Driskill

Austin, TX

8.8 guest rating from 405 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listA 8.8 guest rating across 405 reviews is among the strongest Austin returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $275 per night

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9.0 Charming Score Hotel Viata, Austin, TX

Hotel Viata

Austin, TX

8.6 guest rating from 486 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the list486 reviews average out at 8.6 - high enough to clear our Austin cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $349 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Hotel ZaZa Austin, Austin, TX

Hotel ZaZa Austin

Austin, TX

8.8 guest rating from 421 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the list421 reviews average out at 8.8 - high enough to clear our Austin cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $423 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Archer Hotel Austin, Austin, TX

Archer Hotel Austin

Austin, TX

9.1 guest rating from 172 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.1 over 172 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $214 per night

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8.9 Charming Score ARRIVE Austin, Austin, TX

ARRIVE Austin

Austin, TX

8.8 guest rating from 445 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.8 guest rating across 445 reviews is among the strongest Austin returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $234 per night

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8.8 Charming Score South Congress Hotel, Austin, TX

South Congress Hotel

Austin, TX

9.1 guest rating from 129 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the list129 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our Austin cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $244 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection, Austin, TX

Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

Austin, TX

8.9 guest rating from 259 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 259 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $252 per night

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8.7 Charming Score The Carpenter Hotel, Austin, TX

The Carpenter Hotel

Austin, TX

8.7 guest rating from 414 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pool
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.7 over 414 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and no star rating is published for this property.

Indicative rate from $295 per night

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8.4 Charming Score Strickland Arms Bed and Breakfast, Austin, TX

Strickland Arms Bed and Breakfast

Austin, TX

8.9 guest rating from 107 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
Pool
Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 107 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 3 stars with a pool and a terrace.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $188 per night

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8.3 Charming Score Courtyard Austin Airport, Austin, TX

Courtyard Austin Airport

Austin, TX

8.6 guest rating from 109 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.6 guest rating across 109 reviews is among the strongest Austin returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $115 per night

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8.9 Charming Score SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin North, Austin, TX

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin North

Austin, TX

9.0 guest rating from 616 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 616 reviews is among the strongest Austin returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and no star rating is published for this property.

Indicative rate from $88 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, Austin, TX

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

Austin, TX

8.9 guest rating from 446 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list446 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our Austin cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $261 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Hyatt Place Austin Lake Travis/Four Points, Austin, TX

Hyatt Place Austin Lake Travis/Four Points

Austin, TX

9.0 guest rating from 303 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.0 over 303 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $137 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Homewood Suites TechRidge Parmer @ I-35, Austin, TX

Homewood Suites TechRidge Parmer @ I-35

Austin, TX

9.1 guest rating from 246 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Terrace
Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.1 over 246 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $128 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Staybridge Suites Austin North - Parmer Lane by IHG, Austin, TX

Staybridge Suites Austin North - Parmer Lane by IHG

Austin, TX

9.0 guest rating from 295 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the list295 reviews average out at 9.0 - high enough to clear our Austin cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $113 per night

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8.6 Charming Score avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG, Austin, TX

avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG

Austin, TX

9.0 guest rating from 383 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #6 of the 47 qualifying Austin properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 2 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $93 per night

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Common questions

Is South Congress walkable from downtown Austin?

It is about a mile and a half from the Capitol across the Congress Avenue bridge - walkable in good weather, a short ride otherwise.

How many hotels in Austin made this shortlist?

47 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Colton House Hotel at 9.2, with a 9.1 guest rating from 428 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $115 to $423 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.