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- Excellent49%
- Very good34%
- Average11%
- Poor4%
- Terrible2%
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Free Wifi
Breakfast included
Non-Smoking Hotel
Bar/Lounge
Free Parking
Standard Room
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Heidiks1
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Reviewed 1 week ago Centrally located, this hostel, although not inexpensive, is a great place to stay in downtown Austin. You can book a private room or a bed in the dorm. Beds have nice quilts and lots of pillows. There is a playful kitchen that is reasonably stocked...More
Vivian908
London, United Kingdom
Reviewed 10 March 2018 They email saying they will be charging your credit card within 2 days for the full amount of your stay which you are expecting as it is 30 days before the trip. The email states they will cancel your booking if they can't collect the...More
Reviewed 22 February 2018 Amazing staff. Everyone I encountered was polite and helpful. Perfect location. The affiliated bar downstairs is top notch. Spent more money there than I did on the hostel fees. Bunk beds require some caution after a night of drinking. Men's bathroom was not quite as...More
Reviewed 1 February 2018 Fairly solid hostel. Rooms were clean, staff were helpful, and the company was pleasant. If you're wanting somewhere cheap and fun then this is a good option... but of course it's no hotel and comfort levels could be better!
Chris S
Gold Coast, Australia
Reviewed 1 December 2017 This hostel has amazing staff and they were always fantastic to me from day 1. This hostel is central to everything and it is close to a lot of bars, especially on 6th street. I was in Austin for the weekend for a convention, so...More
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Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence Amenities
Top amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast included
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Price range
US$42 - US$273 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel class
Star rating provided by Expedia.
Room types
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"Private rooms have bunk beds and shared bathrooms..... but they are clean and convenient. Upper floors are..."
"2nd floor noisier due to kitchen traffic."
"This review is for the lounge."
"Higher floors are further from the bar so are possibly quieter, but being a hostel this largely depends on..."
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