Welcome to HI Austin!
HI Austin rests on the south shores of Lady Bird Lake, providing a peaceful setting only minutes from downtown Austin. Guests are only footsteps away from bus lines, the hike & bike trail, and the Colorado River. A 10 minute journey could take you to the middle of the Red River music district, to the stylish hub of South Congress, to the cool waters of Barton Springs Pool, or to the natural beauty of the Austin Greenbelt. Our fun and friendly staff would love to give you some ideas of what to do in town and directions on how to get there!
Please note HI Austin is obligated to charge a 15% lodging tax on all overnight stays in accordance with Texas and City of Austin law.
Regrettably, we cannot accept anyone who lives within 60 miles of the hostel as guests.
Are you a group of 6 or more? Please contact the hostel directly for information about rates and advance deposits.
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Hostel News & Events
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Spring in Austin
We have a number of exciting events for the Spring here at HI-Austin. With the warmer weather hostel guests can expect more trips to some of our favorite places like Barton Springs Pool. The first trip will be Saturday April 13th. Make sure to sign up at the front desk when you stay with us. …
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HI Austin Travel Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to Victoria Baxter and Shelby Morales! They are the recipients of our 4th annual travel scholarship. Victoria is the winner of the First Experience Travel Scholarship. She will be taking her first trip abroad this summer, to volunteer in Costa Rica. Follow her travel adventures on her…
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HI-Austin Travel Scholarship Program, 2012-2013
HI-Austin is excited to announce its 4th annual Travel Scholarship Program for the Austin, TX region! The Travel Scholarship offers a $1000 scholarship to help an individual, aged 18- 30, experience international travel. There are two $1000 awards available for this year - our annual General…
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- Air conditioning
- Basic store available at or near the hostel
- Breakfast at or near the hostel
- Common room(s)
- Credit card accepted
- Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
- Discounts and concessions available
- Games room
- Earth friendly hostel
- Groups welcome
- Individual traveller welcome
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers available
- Luggage Store
- Currency exchange at or near the hostel
- Hostel open 24h
- Self-catering kitchen
- Sheets in price
- TV room
- Suitable for wheelchair users
- Botanical centre nearby
- Cultural centre nearby
- Leisure facilities nearby
- Main attractions nearby
- Museums/art galleries nearby
- Nightlife nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- River nearby
- Shopping centre/market nearby
Address & Contact
HI Austin
2200 South Lakeshore Blvd
Austin TX 78741
1 (512) 444-2294 or toll free at 1 (800) 725-2331
1 (512) 444-2309
GPS 30.244906, -97.723281
General Facts and Activities
Austin 360.com/Austin American Statesman Daily Newspaper
Austin Chronicle
Austinist
Austin Visitor’s Welcome Center
Barton Springs Bike Rental
The Expedition School (paddle boarding across the lake from hostel)
Rocket Electrics (electric bike rentals close to the hostel)
Transportation to and from HI-Austin
Amtrak
Greyhound
Megabus
Austin Airport information
Capitol Metro (city bus system)
Airport Super Shuttle van
Enterprise Rent a Car (ask about the “weekend special”)
Yellow Cab Austin
Austin's Music Scene
Austin Chronicle
Do 512
Emo's East (near music venue near hostel)
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Bed Capacity
> Total Beds 47
> 1 Bed Rooms 1
> 4 Bed Rooms 1
> 6+ Bed Rooms 4
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