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The 7 Best Hotels in Austin near 6th Street

The 7 Best Hotels in Austin near 6th Street

For a real sense of Austin's music scene, an evening in one of the bars or clubs on 6th Street is a must. Conveniently positioned downtown, the added bonus is the city's best restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions are easily accessible too. With such a central postcode, it is hardly surprising that many of the hotels in the area are luxury stays. Our experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels in Austin near 6th Street selected on their amenities, position, and design. While the list has a good selection of luxury options there is also a fair share of boutique-style propertyies, and some self-catering options too for those who prefer an independent stay. With something to suit most tastes and budgets, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For luxury

Austin Proper is an ultra-chic stay offering popular dining options and the best kind of Southern hospitality. Minimalist rooms mix glass and pale wood with well-selected vintage fabrics. Added luxuries include Aesop products and Apple TV. Complete with a pool, spa, and tequila bar, you'll want for nothing here.
Hotel Zaza Austin is a luxe art hotel. Spacious and eclectic rooms feel playful with candy colours and objets d'art. A grown-up Californian-style rooftop pool boasts skyscraper views while the elegant dining venues have cosy vintage vibes and retro touches. A classy downtown bolt-hole.
JW Marriott Austin is an impressive glittering 34-storey tower straddling the city's business and entertainment districts. Classic contemporary rooms are some of the biggest in the city and come with serious downtown views, as does the buzzing rooftop pool and bar. Dining is a casual affair and there's a superb spa. An easy luxury choice.

For historic charm

Old world charm oozes from the marble lobby, stained-glass dome and magnificent staircase at The Driskill. Atmospheric rooms are packed with antiques and are warmed by rich hues and patterned wallpaper. The award-winning Driskill Grill is a legendary drinking hole. A characterful and luxurious stay.

For contemporary chic

W Austin is a cool and funky boutique-style hotel. Cosy contemporary rooms are compact but well-designed, with smooth powder-blue touches and loud colour pops. Interiors range from glitzy minimalism to warm industrial-conversion chic. There's a buzzy restaurant, terrace, outdoor pool and spa. Pick this property for the happening party feel.
Aloft Austin Downtown is a buzzing urban playground within the city's entertainment and business hubs. Well-designed rooms prioritise the views; they're cosy, comfortable and fun with colourful prints. Open-plan dining creates vibey hang-out spaces and a real sense of place. Ticks all the boxes on the Millennial checklist.

For self-catering

Kasa Austin Downtown offers spacious and stylish one and two-bedroom apartments. Trendy industrial-chic decor favours concrete walls, design furniture and neutral tones with colour splashes. With a gym, terrace and pool access, this is a chic home-away-from-home.

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- Austin Proper Austin 244 rooms from £236
  
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  City Style  -  FIne dining, a lively bar, and design that mixes contemporary cool with vintage patterns
  Local exploring  -  Well located in downtown Austin with numerous bars and restaurants just a stroll away
  Bar  -  The tequila and mezcal bar is popular with both guests and locals
  Restaurant  -  Israeli and Turkish inspired cuisine at Peacock or ceviche and fajitas by the pool at La Piscina
  
  An ultra-chic downtown stay offering popular dining options and the best kind of Southern hospitality. Minimalist rooms mix glass and pale wood with well-selected vintage fabrics. Added luxuries include Aesop products and Apple TV. Complete with a pool and tequila bar, you'll want for nothing here. See More
  
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- W Austin Austin 251 rooms from £256
  
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  Close to nightlife  -  Austin is condsidered the US's live music capital. As well as the hotel's nightclub, the area is teeming with 250+ music venues
  Short break  -  The perfect place to stay to sample the pulse of Austin on a quick weekend away. Dine, indulge, relax & party on-site
  City Style  -  The downtown location offers endless fun and the hotel's trendy design and cool vibe is on point
  Groups  -  Stag dos or hen weekends will revel in the wild all-day weekend parties on the Wet Deck
  
  Cool and funky boutique-style hotel. Cosy contemporary rooms are compact but well-designed, with smooth powder-blue touches and loud colour pops. Interiors range from glitzy minimalism to warm industrial-conversion chic. There's a buzzy dining, terrace, outdoor pool and spa. Happening party feel. See More
  
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- Hotel Zaza Austin Austin 159 rooms from £226
  
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  Romantic Break  -  With delightul pool, city views, atmospheric dining, spa & enticing rooms, it's impossible not to have a special stay
  City Style  -  This sophisticated property manages to feel contemporary but established, with a great buzz, soul and energy
  Restaurant  -  Both dining venues are divine jewel-like spaces with banquettes, bar stools & art-lined walls. Atmospheric and loved by locals
  Swimming Pool  -  The 7th floor pool terrace with bar & DJ looks directly out onto the downtown; vibey by day and cool hotspot at night
  
  Luxe boutique-style art hotel in the city centre. Spacious and eclectic rooms feel playful with candy colours & objets d'art. Grown-up Californian-style rooftop pool boasts skyscraper views and terrace, while elegant dining venues have cosy vintage vibes & retro touches. A classy downtown bolt-hole. See More
  
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- The Driskill Austin (Texas) 189 rooms from £203
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Texas State Capitol is within walking distance.
  Kayaking  -  Spend the day kayaking on Barton Creek
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Old world charm oozes from the marble lobby, stained glass dome and magnificent staircase of this hot spot boutique, which has undergone a significant renovation. The large, classic rooms are comfortable with designer bathrooms. Award-winning Driskill Grill is popular, a legendary drinking hole. See More
  
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- JW Marriott Austin Austin 1012 rooms from £194
  
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  Short break  -  Make the most of the city during a short stay with prime downtown location, express spa & beauty treatments & on-site pool party
  Business meetings  -  It's the largest JW Marriot in the Americas, close to the city's convention centre & has 120,000 sq. ft. of event space
  Swimming Pool  -  The rooftop resort-style outdoor pool boasts incredible views, cabanas, firepits & dining. Non-guests can swim with day passes
  Spa  -  The extensive holistic spa offers a relaxation lounge, beauty treatments, express treatment suites and massages
  
  Impressive glittering 34-storey tower straddling the city's business and entertainment districts. Classic contemporary rooms are some of the biggest in the city and come with serious downtown views, as does the buzzing rooftop pool and bar. Dining is a casual affair & there's a superb spa. See More
  
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- Kasa Austin Downtown Austin (Texas) 20 rooms from £272
  
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  Families  -  Families and groups of friends will appreciate the spacious two-bedroom apartments with room to hang out yet plenty of privacy
  Local exploring  -  A perfect base to return to after a day out exploring for business or leisure; peaceful & private but surrounded by activity
  City Style  -  Will appeal to those who love the urban loft vibe, with trendy open-plan spaces - all in the happening city centre
  Swimming Pool  -  The large outdoor pool and terrace is suited to swimming laps, sunbathing or enjoying an al fresco snack
  
  Cool & contemporary downtown living. Spacious and stylish one & two-bedroom apartments with balconies are very well-equipped. Trendy industrial-chic decor favours concrete walls, design furniture and neutral tones with colour splashes. Business centre, gym, terrace & pool access. Feel right at home. See More
  
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- Aloft Austin Downtown Austin 100 rooms from £163
  
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  Short break  -  Perfect base if you're flying in for business or pleasure. The city's convention centre & entertainment district are equidistant
  Value chic  -  Great for guests who prioritise location & want to be in the heart of the action with city-views and trendy social spaces
  Local exploring  -  The area boasts live music venues, hip eateries, lively bars, great shopping & central sites
  Restaurant  -  Great dining options with all-day restaurant, party-style outdoor terrace for lunch, dinner & drinks, and casual coffee shop
  
  Buzzing urban playground within the city's entertainment and business hubs. Well-designed rooms prioritise the views; they're cosy, comfortable and fun with colourful prints. Open-plan dining creates vibey hang-out spaces and a real sense of place. Ticks all the boxes on the Millennial checklist. See More
  
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