What is Museum District like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Austin's Museum District neighborhood. Are you looking for Museum District travel tips? Be sure to check out Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Guero's Taco Bar while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Museum District?

Based on our traveler data, Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol is one of the top choices for your stay in Museum District. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from University of Texas at Austin, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Museum District area?

Expedia has 5 Museum District hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Austin area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Museum District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Museum District.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Museum District?

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What is there to do in this Austin neighborhood?

Sights like Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Scottish Rite Children's Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Museum District. A visit to Guero's Taco Bar is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Museum District include Sixth Street, Blanton Museum of Art, and AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Robert B. Rowling Hall and Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Austin.

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

Museum District

Martha

NT$6,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

2. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

Museum District

Joseph

NT$5,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern indoor seating area with a bar and a view of greenery outside.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area

Central East Austin, 0.9 km from Museum District

Windy

NT$5,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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4. AC Hotel Austin-University

0.5 km from Museum District

Michel

NT$7,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

5. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

1.1 km from Museum District

Amani

NT$5,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent tower in the background.

6. AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

0.3 km from Museum District

Christy

NT$12,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

1.2 km from Museum District

Nevaeh

NT$7,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and modern buildings.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Holly, 2.9 km from Museum District

Danny

NT$5,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent sign, and a clear view of the street.

9. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 1.7 km from Museum District

Anna Katelyn

NT$7,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern building with a glass facade and a prominent tower.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

Luis

NT$7,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern lounge area with a long wooden table, red chairs, and a brick wall.

11. Moxy Austin - University

1.2 km from Museum District

Courtney

NT$6,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent tower, and a pedestrian bridge.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

MARIAH

NT$8,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a prominent 'Element' sign.

13. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

Congress Avenue Historic District, 1.3 km from Museum District

Tommy

NT$8,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A breakfast buffet area with various food items and a yogurt and cereal display.

14. Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

8.1 km from Museum District

Roxann

NT$3,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern indoor space with seating areas, tables, and a kitchen area.

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Holly, 2.9 km from Museum District

Sofiyath Lahi Olare Waju Adu

NT$5,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel lobby with a cityscape mural, reception desks, and a marble floor.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport

8.3 km from Museum District

David

NT$3,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a fruit platter, and a city skyline view in the background.

17. Hilton Austin

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

Wilford

NT$8,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern bar area with seating, plants, and a city view.

18. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Waller Creek District, 1.5 km from Museum District

Lauren

NT$10,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern indoor seating area with round tables and patterned chairs, a kitchen counter, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

19. Hyatt Place Austin Airport

10.4 km from Museum District

Amanda

NT$5,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A grand, multi-level hotel lobby with a central spiral staircase, a registration desk, and a seating area with a patterned carpet.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 1.8 km from Museum District

Sabrina

NT$6,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Downtown Austin

Central business district with high-rise buildings, Downtown Austin offers shopping at Second Street District and Sixth Street, art at Contemporary Austin Jones Center, and sights like Texas State Capitol. Accessible via Capital MetroRail.

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The Domain

Dubbed as "Austin's second downtown," this high-density center boasts upscale retail stores, diverse dining options, and residential apartments. Explore Domain NORTHSIDE, Rock Rose district, and Q2 Stadium, with easy access to future Broadmoor and McKalla Place stations.

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South Congress

Eclectic small retailers, diverse dining options, and vibrant music and art venues define this shopping and cultural district. Hop on MetroRapid Route 801 for easy city access, or explore the square's food trucks for tasty treats.

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Bouldin Creek

If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

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East Cesar Chavez

While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.

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Top Museum District Hotel Reviews

Aiden Austin City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was exactly what we needed. Close enough to everything but far enough from everything. If that makes any sense"

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The property was very clean and easy to find. There isn’t a lot of parking in the area which made it difficult. The service in the rooms wasn’t very good either I had a hard time calling etc. other than that excellent customer service!"

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

2. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area

4. AC Hotel Austin-University

5. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

6. AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

9. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

10. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

11. Moxy Austin - University

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

13. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

14. Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport

17. Hilton Austin

18. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

19. Hyatt Place Austin Airport

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Where to stay in Museum District

Downtown Austin

The Domain

South Congress

Bouldin Creek

East Cesar Chavez

Top Museum District Hotel Reviews

Aiden Austin City Hotel

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

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Our top choices for Museum District hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

2. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area

4. AC Hotel Austin-University

5. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

6. AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

9. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

10. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

11. Moxy Austin - University

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

13. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

14. Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport

17. Hilton Austin

18. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

19. Hyatt Place Austin Airport

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Where to stay in Museum District

Downtown Austin

The Domain

South Congress

Bouldin Creek

East Cesar Chavez

Top Museum District Hotel Reviews

Aiden Austin City Hotel

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

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