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The 13 Best Places to Stay in Austin for Couples

The 13 Best Places to Stay in Austin for Couples

Austin's small-town charm set within a thriving state capital makes it an alluring choice for a city break. With its world-renowned music scene, laid-back dining options, green parks, and a wide array of cultural attractions — there is plenty to do here. Couples are presented with two major choices: to pick a lively sociable stay or a calm city hideaway. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels across the city which include both options. Whether you are looking for a rejuvenating spa break, a quaint boutique hidden away in mature gardens, or a chic contemporary stay with live music events, there is something to suit most couples here. So why not browse through our collection of the best places to stay in Austin for couples to start planning your next romantic getaway?

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. For couples, pick one with an enormous roll-top bathtub. The award-winning Driskill Grill is a legendary drinking hole. A characterful and luxurious stay.

For luxury

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 well suited to young and trendy couples.
Commodore Perry Estate is a sprawling historic estate remodelled in a whimsical glamorous style. It feels like a stay with well-heeled friends with its unique rooms, relaxed dining and a country garden. Divine decor is homely yet the height of sophistication. With a variety of activities on offer from wine tasting to wellness, this is the complete package for a luxury couples' break.
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, couples will want for nothing here.

For the spa

Lake Austin Spa Resort is one of the USA's best spa hotels. Book in for total rejuvenation: dine on delicious and healthy cuisine, sign on to a personalised fitness plan, and unwind with one of the 100 treatments offered at the spa. Rooms are bright and fresh with classic design and the best have private hot tubs. The perfect choice for an indulgent couples' getaway.

For a boutique

Park Lane Guest House is an owner-run boutique guesthouse bursting with character. Quaint one-storey cottages are spread over a spacious suburban garden and have rustic decor and artfully mismatched antiques. The perfect alternative to big-city hotels, offering couples a charming city hideaway.
Heywood Hotel is a hip boutique hotel with a strong Texan feel seen in the art, architecture, and music. Stylish rooms are light and airy and are decorated with retro furniture. Free bicycles are available making exploring Austin easy. An adult-only stay well suited to young hipster couples.
The Carpenter is an ultra-hip boutique hotel set in a former Union Hall. Guestrooms channel industrial chic with exposed concrete ceilings and latticework brick terraces overlooking the pool. A contemporary city stay with a unique style that feels like a real hideaway. Another good option for trendy couples.
Hotel Ella is an elegant boutique in Austin's city centre. The grand building boasts classical columns, a wrap-around porch, and a pool. Romantic rooms feature indulgent marble bathrooms and private balconies. Complete with a fabulous restaurant, this is a charming classical stay for couples.

For a B&B

Kimber Modern is a chic modern B&B with a zen atmosphere. The seven rooms are modern and light with splashes of colour throughout. With a large deck and a fire pit with seating, this is a great option for couples looking for a quiet city bolthole.

For contemporary chic

Austin Motel is arguably the city's most iconic motel which has undergone a fabulous makeover by famed Texan hotelier Liz Lambert. The rooms are a masterpiece of bright orange tones, vinyl tufted beds and vintage silkscreened music posters. The pool area draws a vibrant crowd for craft beers, live music and an electric atmosphere. A very cool pick for couples looking for a convivial getaway.
The Line Austin is a trendy modern hotel in a prime riverside location with views over Lady Bird Lake. Rooms are undeniably cool with floor to ceiling windows, clean lines and soft grey hues. With a choice of four restaurants and an inventive rooftop cocktail bar, there's plenty to keep couples entertained.

For a lively stay

Hotel Van Zandt is a funky music-themed hotel named after a famed Austin guitarist. The theme expands across trombone chandeliers, gramophone installation art, and an $11 million speaker and light system. The restaurant is one of the hottest in town and often boasts live music. A lively stay ideal for couples looking for a fun city break.

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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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- 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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- Lake Austin Spa Resort Austin 40 rooms from £781
  
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  Spa breaks  -  An award-winning destination spa, LakeHouse Spa, which offers over 100 treatment options and extensive facilities
  Romantic Break  -  Pick one of the Spa Suites for a truly indulgent couples' escape
  Wellbeing  -  Personalised fitness and dietary plans can be arranged
  Restaurant  -  Signature ‘Conscientious Cuisine’ is served in the restaurant and there is a cafe attached to the spa for more casual dining
  
  One of the USA's best spa hotels. Book in for total rejuvenation: dine on delicious and healthy cuisine, sign on to a personalised fitness plan, and unwind over one of the 100 treatments offered at the spa. Rooms are bright and fresh with classic design and the best have private hot tubs. See More
  
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- Park Lane Guest House Austin 4 rooms from £175
  
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  Hideaway  -  A tranquil city hideaway. Spend afternoons enjoying the shaded gardens, small pool, private decks & calming energy of your hosts
  Local exploring  -  The property is 2 blocks from vibrant SoCo (South Congress) district & 1/2 mile from the Downtown with shops, bars & live music
  Eco break  -  Enjoy organic gardens, vegetarian food, cruelty-free products, solar-powered energy, natural pool & free electric car charging
  Great walks  -  This leafy green pseudo-surburb is surrounded by parks; you're spoilt for choice when looking to stretch your legs
  
  Owner-run boutique guesthouse bursting with character. Quaint one-storey cottages spread over a spacious suburban garden have rustic decor and artfully mismatched antiques, just 2 miles from downtown. The perfect alternative to big-city hotels; a soul-soothing stay with a strong environmental focus. See More
  
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- Heywood Hotel Austin (Texas) 7 rooms from £258
  
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  Great walks  -  Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool.
  Sights nearby  -  Texas State Capitol 2 miles away.
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Restrictions on children
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Texas vibes can be seen in the art, the architecture, and the music, even down to the complimentary coffee. Modern and light rooms have white cool tiled bathrooms. Free bicycles available so exploring Austin is easy. This Adult only hotel has restaurants within walking distance. Great spot! See More
  
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- Kimber Modern Austin (Texas) 7 rooms from £207
  
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  Fishing  -  Lake Austin offers a great day fishing.
  Restrictions on children  -  Children over 15 years old.
  Full of character
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  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Chic with a huge dollop of zen makes up this boutique on South Congress Avenue. Modern, light with splashes of colour found in the upholstery and the luxurious bathrooms. Head to the kitchen for a fine spread for breakfast, and relax on the deck with a book or around a firepit. Prime city location. See More
  
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- The Carpenter Hotel Austin 93 rooms from £141
  
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  Local exploring  -  Zilker is a great base for exploring Austin - it feels cosy and local while offering easy access to the city centre
  Foodies  -  Foodies will love the hotel restaurant, serving classic Texan cuisine and a selection of great beers and wine
  City Style  -  Set in a converted Union Hall, this hotel is rooted in local city charm with a contemporary twist
  Great walks  -  Discover the city on a long walk from the well-located hotel, stopping at the pretty Zilker Botanical Garden
  
  This boutique bolt-hole occupies a former Union Hall set in a grove of Pecan trees at the edge of Zilker Park in Austin. Guestrooms channel industrial chic with exposed concrete ceilings and latticework brick terraces overlooking the pool. A contemporary city stay with a unique style. See More
  
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- Austin Motel Austin (TX) 41 rooms from £207
  
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  City Style  -  Austin's most iconic motel, reopens after an extensive and throughly glamorous revamp!
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  Full of character
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Austin's most iconic motel is back, with a fabulous makeover by famed Bunkhouse group. The rooms are a masterpiece of bright orange tones, vinyl tufted beds and vintage silkscreened music posters. The pool area draws a vibrant crowd for craft beers, live music and an electric atmosphere. See More
  
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- Hotel Van Zandt Austin 319 rooms from £333
  
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  Local exploring  -  What better way to immerse yourseslf in Austin's culture than in this music themed hotel
  Great walks  -  The hotel is just minutes from Lady Bird Lake which boasts numerous hiking trails
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  
  A funky and fresh music themed hotel right in the heart of Austin. Named after a famed Austin guitarist, the theme runs from trombone chandeliers, to gramophone installation art and a $11 million speaker and light system. The restaurant is one of the hottest in town and often boasts live music. See More
  
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- Hotel Ella Austin (Texas) 47 rooms from £436
  
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  Fishing  -  Head to Barton Creek for some 'back to nature' activities such as fishing and leisurely walks.
  Sights nearby  -  The 307 ft clock tower at the University of Texas.
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  Full of character
  Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels
  
  Elegant boutique in the hot spot that is Austin city centre. Guests are welcomed by classical columns, wrap around porch and pool. Contemporary rooms are the epitome of comfort with marble bathrooms and private balconies. Dine at Goodall's Kitchen and Bar with mouth watering innovative dishes. See More
  
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- Commodore Perry Estate Austin 42 rooms from £665
  
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  Country Escape  -  Experience a weekend in the country all without leaving the city; 10 acres of walled landscaped gardens provide a perfect oasis
  Foodies  -  The husband & wife culinary team have created an innovative offering with working garden, local ingredients & artisanal flair
  Total relaxation  -  The chilled vibe encourages recharging: find a nook to read a book, sunbathe, swim, tour the gardens or take a wellness class
  Wellbeing  -  The property's focus on wellbeing is clear with wellness itienraries, workshops, learning programs, & natural surroundings
  Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection
  
  Sprawling historic estate remodelled in whimsical glamorous style. Feels like a stay with well-heeled friends with unique rooms, relaxed dining & country garden. Divine decor is homely yet the height of sophistication. Emphasis on wellness with a varied program of in-house events. Understated luxe. See More
  
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- The Line Austin Austin 220 rooms from £115
  
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  Local exploring  -  A great base from which to explore down town Austin
  Swimming Pool  -  Stunning infinity pool overlooking the Ann W Richards Congress Ave Bridge and Town Lake
  Local markets  -  Well-loved flea markets to be found in the area
  Lakeside  -  Overlooking the Lady Bird Lake
  
  A trendy modern hotel in a prime riverside location with views on Lady Bird Lake. Rooms are undeniably cool with floor to ceiling windows, clean lines and soft grey hues. With a choice of four restaurants and an inventive rooftop cocktail bar, there's plenty to keep you entertained. See More
  
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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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