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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Our top choices for Museum District hotels

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

Museum District

Osvaldo A

NT$6,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

James

NT$5,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

3. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

1.1 km from Museum District

Amani

NT$6,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

1.2 km from Museum District

Nevaeh

NT$5,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

5. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 1.7 km from Museum District

Anna Katelyn

NT$7,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

Holly, 2.9 km from Museum District

Danny

NT$4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

Luis

NT$7,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

8. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Waller Creek District, 1.5 km from Museum District

Lauren

NT$10,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

9. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

Congress Avenue Historic District, 1.3 km from Museum District

Tommy

NT$8,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A couple in a white robe standing by a pool with a cityscape view through large windows.

10. Fairmont Austin

Waller Creek District, 2 km from Museum District

Jesse

NT$12,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

Holly, 2.9 km from Museum District

Doug

NT$4,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

12. Hilton Austin

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

Wilford

NT$8,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

13. Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

8.1 km from Museum District

Roxann

NT$3,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious indoor lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a central coffee table.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central

5.4 km from Museum District

HECTOR

NT$4,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

15. Hyatt Place Austin Airport

10.4 km from Museum District

Amanda

NT$5,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern cafe with a bar area, wooden flooring, and large windows.

16. Origin Austin, A Wyndham Hotel

3.8 km from Museum District

George

NT$6,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and autumn foliage.

17. Holiday Inn Austin -Town Lake by IHG

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.9 km from Museum District

Linsey

NT$4,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport

8.3 km from Museum District

David

NT$3,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings.

19. citizenM Austin Downtown

Congress Avenue Historic District, 1.3 km from Museum District

Bryan

NT$6,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern interior with a red sofa, a round table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

20. Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.4 km from Museum District

Antonio

NT$6,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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