HI-Austin rests on the 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!

The hostel also features a great hosteller's kitchen, lockers for every guest, free parking, laundry facilities, film and book libraries, and free internet access including WiFi.

Computer kiosks
Wi-Fi
Cable television and movie library
Traveler's library
Maps
Coffee & tea
Lockers
Bread & pastries
Local phone calls
Spring water

Downtown Austin (10 minutes)
100-150 Live Music Venues nightly
Supermarkets and convenience stores
Restaurants and fast food shops
South Congress shopping
Pharmacies
Bank
Paddle Boarding on lake
New bar/restaurant minutes from hostel
World's largest urban bat colony
Public library
Post office
Bus stop for City and University of Texas

HI-Austin is located 2 miles (3km) from downtown Austin and the live music scene.
Hostel is on the south shore of Town Lake and East of Interstate 35. South Lakeshore Blvd. runs between East Riverside and Pleasant Valley.

If driving, take exit # 233 from I-35 and go east, then take first left on Lakeshore Blvd.

City bus (Capitol Metro) available from Greyhound Bus Station (take Bus #7 Duval); Airport (Bus # 350/ACC transfer to # 20; Downtown Austin (Bus # 20 or #7); University of Texas (LS or NR shuttle).
Bus stops are 5-7 minute walk to hostel.

• 24 Hour Reception
• Internet Access
• TV Room/Common Area
• Private Rooms
• Free Linen
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Free WiFi
• Luggage Storage
• Laundry Room
• Credit Cards Accepted