My ItineraryHI Austin Hostel
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Address
HI - Austin
2200 South Lakeshore Blvd
78741 Austin
USA
Tel. 1-512-444 2294
Fax. 1-512-444 2309
reserve.austin@hiusa.org
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - Austin
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20 May 2012 Robert, Ireland (Republic of)
Really enjoyed my stay, excellent location for a hostel really relaxed vibe and really comfortable. You meet lots of people and find out lots about the surrounding area. only negative point was an elderly man collapsed in our dorm and he was in a bad state. Little weird, but didnt not effect our time at the hostel.
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18 May 2012 Jennie, USA
The bathrooms could have been cleaned more thoroughly. Also, I arrived very, very late and was placed in a random bed in the all male room (I am female). This caused quite a disturbance when the man whose bed I was in returned at 3am in the morning. The staff had written the wrong room number, bed number and door code on my slip of paper. They must pay better attention.
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14 May 2012 Léo, Canada
too many beds in dorms (14) ! — not enough big lockers for backpack — awful lighting in dorms, too strong kept tuned on and off during evening et worse : night time
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13 May 2012 Helen, USA
A great hostel. Lots of friendly people and staff. Free pancakes in the mornings were pretty good too (coffee not so much!) Bathrooms a little run-down and old-fashioned but perfectly acceptable and clean. Could do with a new stock of free towels for rent though!!
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12 May 2012 Grant, USA
Love the free breakfast and the pancakes were always good. Great location and easy to find.
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11 May 2012 Michael, USA
There were a lot of drugs & alcohol being used in the Hostel, and the staff turned a blind eye to it. As a result, during my stay one young lady passed out and fell outside on the patio and the paramedics were called to take her to hospital. There was also a guest who many female residents felt was harassing them by constantly flirting with all the female guests.
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11 May 2012 William, USA
Very friendly, I appreciated being able to buy travel toothpaste for cheap, use free towels, and "rent" a hall locker with just a returnable deposit. Some hostels would try to profit on all of these things. The showers could have been cleaner and the location could have been better. It's quite a hike from the downtown. There are buses which are the better plan, however even then it is a 10 minute walk to the closest stop.
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10 May 2012 Penny, USA
Never got any sleep because people were banging stuff and slamming doors all night, going in and out of the room, and the guy who was on night duty doing his cleaning thing! Couldn't breath in the woman's dorm - no air in there. Bathroom was disgustingly moldy and dirty and covered with hair, etc. The smell of the mold in the bathroom was making me sick! Running the fan in the bathroom gave me a migraine. Kitchen was gross too...yuk...especially the packed refrigerators and crusty counter tops. OH I almost forgot the incredibly filthy laundry room and ancient, rusted, encrusted falling apart washers and dryers. I think my clothes came out dirtier than they went in but at only 1.00 per load, what a bargain!
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04 May 2012 Livia, USA
I enjoyed my stay at HI Austin, excellent location and friendly staff.
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02 May 2012 Juliet, USA
nice pier and lawn out back, great for early morning yoga or just reading a book under a big shady tree. :)
Hostel Overview
HI-Austin rests on the shores of Town 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!Our Mission: To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.
Hostelling International is the world’s largest and most respected network of hostels. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural understanding through travel.
Now offering free pancake breakfasts, daily from 8am - 10am!
HI-AUSTIN IS OBLIGATED TO CHARGE A 15% LODGING TAX ON ALL OVERNIGHT STAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS STATE LAW.
Please note that your quoted amount due upon arrival may be less than the actual amount due to taxes and daily membership fees. If you are a Hostelling International member you do not have to pay the $3 daily membership fee. For non-members, there is a $3 daily membership fee.
Base dorm room rates start at $22 + $3 daily membership fee + 15% lodging tax = $28.30 for non HI members. If you are a HI-Member base rates start at $25.30.
You can purchase a 1 year Hostelling International Membership at our hostel for $28 or $19 for seniors.
As part of our high quality standards, a government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or drivers license) must be presented upon check-in.
Regrettably, HI Austin cannot accommodate guests for more than 14 days per 365 day period. We also cannot accommodate guests who live within a 60 mile range of Austin.
Please be advised that there is a $5 extra daily charge during special events such as South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. Bookings made for these events will also require a deposit of one full night. During these times, all cancellations require a 72 hour notice to receive a full refund.
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | By bus: Walk North across the parking lot to the corner of Middle Fiskville Rd & Clayton Ln. Take bus #10 southbound to Red River & 18th St. Transfer to bus #20 southbound to Burton & Riverside Dr. Walk down the hill along Tinnin Ford Road. The road will end at South Lakeshore Boulevard and we are across the street to the right. Taxis are available at the station as well - fare should be around $20. |
| Parking: | Free Parking @ the hostel! |
| Location: | 3km-Southern shore of Town Lake, East or Interstate 35, off Riverside Drive. |
| Rail: | By bus: Walk 1 block north to 5th Street and take the Silver Dillo eastbound to Congress and 5th Street. Transfer to either bus #7 or #20 southbound, exiting at Burton and East Riverside Drive. Walk down the hill along Tinnin Ford Road. The road will end at South Lakeshore Boulevard and we are across the street to the right. Taxis are available at the station as well - fare should be about $10. |
| Airport: | By car: 15 Minute drive. Take Highway 71 west towards Austin. Merge onto Interstate 35 North and exit @ Riverside Drive (Exit # 233). Head east on Riverside Drive and turn left at the 7/11 onto South Lakeshore Boulevard. We are located about 400 meters down the street on the left. By bus: Take bus #100 (Airport Flyer to Burton and East Riverside Drive. Walk down the hill along Tinnin Ford Road. The road will end at South Lakeshore Boulevard and we are across the street to the right. Taxis are available at the airport as well - fare should be about $20. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Austin |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Air conditioning |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | BBQ |