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Pet friendly hotels in Austin

Hotels in Austin, Texas where our source data confirms pets are allowed. Fees and room limits vary - confirm with the property.

  • Pets allowed
  • 47 qualifying stays

Pets allowed is a clean field in our source data, so this shortlist is one of the more reliable ones on the site. The conditions are not: fees, weight limits and eligible room types change often and are set by each property.

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.

What qualifies for this list

  • Pets-allowed flag set in the source data
  • Fees, weight limits and eligible rooms must be confirmed with the property

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 ScoreColton 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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9.0 Charming ScoreThe 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 ScoreHotel 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 ScoreHotel 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 ScoreArcher 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 ScoreARRIVE 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 ScoreSouth 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 ScoreLone 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 ScoreThe 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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8.3 Charming ScoreCourtyard 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 ScoreOmni 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 ScoreHyatt 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 ScoreHomewood 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 ScoreStaybridge 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 ScoreThe Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection, Austin, TX

The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection

Austin, TX

9.1 guest rating from 164 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 164 reviews is among the strongest Austin returns in our source data. 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 $287 per night

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8.6 Charming ScoreHilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, Austin, TX

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

Austin, TX

8.5 guest rating from 657 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.5 over 657 reviews, which is what put it on the Austin shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a 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 $152 per night

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8.6 Charming ScoreAloft Austin Airport, Austin, TX

Aloft Austin Airport

Austin, TX

9.0 guest rating from 167 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #5 of the 47 qualifying Austin properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a bar. 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 $94 per night

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8.6 Charming ScoreHomewood Suites by Hilton Austin NW near The Domain, Austin, TX

Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin NW near The Domain

Austin, TX

8.8 guest rating from 411 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list411 reviews average out at 8.8 - 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.

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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Common questions

Do these hotels charge a pet fee?

Most do, and our source data does not carry the amount. Check the property's pet policy on Booking.com before you book.

How many hotels in Austin made this shortlist?

34 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.