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

Stephen

NT$4,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

2. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

Museum District

James

NT$4,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area

Central East Austin, 0.9 km from Museum District

PHILLIP

NT$4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

1.2 km from Museum District

Kathleen

NT$3,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

5. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

1.1 km from Museum District

Nidhi Pravin

NT$4,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

6. AC Hotel Austin-University

0.5 km from Museum District

Michel

NT$5,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Holly, 2.9 km from Museum District

Samantha

NT$4,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

8. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 1.7 km from Museum District

roel

NT$4,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

Joseph Edward

NT$4,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

10. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Waller Creek District, 1.6 km from Museum District

gloria

NT$5,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

11. Element by Marriott Austin Downtown

Congress Avenue Historic District, 1.3 km from Museum District

Ricardo

NT$5,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

12. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

Congress Avenue Historic District, 1.3 km from Museum District

Tommy

NT$5,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

13. Omni Austin Hotel

1.3 km from Museum District

Murray

NT$6,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin

Congress Avenue Historic District, 1.2 km from Museum District

Christopher

NT$5,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. Moxy Austin - University

1.2 km from Museum District

Anabel

NT$4,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

16. Fairmont Austin

Waller Creek District, 2 km from Museum District

david

NT$10,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Waller Creek District, 1.8 km from Museum District

Wen Ting

NT$4,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

18. Hyatt Place Austin Airport

10.4 km from Museum District

Amanda

NT$5,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

19. Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

8.1 km from Museum District

Roxann

NT$3,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

20. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Waller Creek District, 1.5 km from Museum District

Patricia

NT$5,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Where to stay in Museum District

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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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Lower Basin Lake Travis

If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.

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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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Top Museum District Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very new property. The Hampton Inn"

citizenM Austin Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel had a very modern look and was clean. However the technology was not the easiest to use (coming from someone in their 20’s). I would use the tablet to turn the air conditioning down and the temperature never regulated. The rooftop pool and bar was a nice addition, but if you are traveling with kids I would not recommend. The check in/checkout process was odd. They show it being fully self instructed but the workers would intervene and decided to ask questions when we are already leaving. Even though there were more than six workers just sitting there. They also have no designated parking garage or validation. When we asked about it the worker just explained how a parking garage works…"

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

5. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

6. AC Hotel Austin-University

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

8. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

10. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

11. Element by Marriott Austin Downtown

12. Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

13. Omni Austin Hotel

14. Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin

15. Moxy Austin - University

16. Fairmont Austin

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

18. Hyatt Place Austin Airport

19. Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

20. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Where to stay in Museum District

Downtown Austin

The Domain

Lower Basin Lake Travis

South Congress

Bouldin Creek

Top Museum District Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

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