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

Christina

NT$6,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

Bryan

NT$6,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

0.3 km from Museum District

Kharissa

NT$10,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

4. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

1.1 km from Museum District

Amani

NT$6,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

1.2 km from Museum District

Jaime

NT$5,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

Evelyn

NT$4,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

7. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 1.7 km from Museum District

Eugene

NT$8,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

8. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

Congress Avenue Historic District, 1.3 km from Museum District

Lila

NT$8,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

9. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Waller Creek District, 1.5 km from Museum District

Joselin

NT$10,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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$13,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

Chuy

NT$4,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

12. Holiday Inn Austin -Town Lake by IHG

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.9 km from Museum District

Alicia

NT$5,451 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

Michael

NT$3,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

14. Origin Austin, A Wyndham Hotel

3.8 km from Museum District

George

NT$7,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

15. Hilton Austin

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

Alexander

NT$9,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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$3,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

17. Hyatt Place Austin Airport

10.4 km from Museum District

Lea

NT$5,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central

5.4 km from Museum District

Leisha

NT$4,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring wooden ceiling beams and a long dining area with booths and tables.

19. Hotel Van Zandt

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.2 km from Museum District

James

NT$11,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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$7,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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