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Austin Independent Hotels

Keep Austin's Guests Weird & Welcome

From Barton Hills to East Austin, find top-rated independent hotels, boutique stays, and hospitality resources across the Live Music Capital.

978K
Population
68%
Tourism Rate
4.7★
Avg Hotel Rating
$185–$340
Avg Nightly Rate

Top Independent Hotels in Austin

Highly-rated hotels serving Barton Hills, East Austin, Hyde Park, South Congress, Mueller, Westlake Hills

Hotel Ella

Boutique Historic

1900 Rio Grande St

★4.9(1,842 reviews)
$$$
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The Austin Motel

Retro Boutique

1220 S Congress Ave

★4.8(1,204 reviews)
$$
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Hotel Saint Cecilia

Luxury Boutique

1120 S Congress Ave

★4.7(986 reviews)
$$$
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The Driskill

Historic Luxury

604 Brazos St

★4.8(762 reviews)
$$$

Austin Proper Hotel

Modern Luxury

200 W 2nd St

★4.9(543 reviews)
$$$

Firehouse Lounge & Hotel

Boutique

605 Brazos St

★4.6(421 reviews)
$$

Travel Facts for Austin

  • Austin has over 250 live music venues
  • Barton Springs Pool is a natural spring-fed pool
  • High tourism season March–May for SXSW and ACL

Local Travel Tips

  • Book hotels early for SXSW and ACL festivals—rates triple
  • Explore the food truck scene on South Congress
  • Visit Lady Bird Lake for kayaking and hiking trails

Did You Know?

Austin's Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail is one of the most popular urban trails in Texas, attracting millions of visitors annually.

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