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Firehouse Hostel
2 stars

Firehouse Hostel

605 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Austin, TX
See location+1 512 201 2522
From
$135
Cheapest

rate per night

7.9
Good
based on 812 reviews
812 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room

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Everyone staying at The Firehouse Hostel & Lounge receives access to various amenities, including free high-speed internet, parking, evening entertainment, and a bicycle rental service so that guests can ride bikes around the neighborhood with family and friends. Other amenities include daily housekeeping, laundry service, and a concierge at the front desk who's ready to provide guidance or assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People staying here also have access to a bar, a lounge, a TV area, and a business center. This hostel has a strict no-smoking policy and has facilities for disabled guests.

All of the rooms in this hostel have air conditioning so that everyone feels cool and comfortable during their stay. Every room has at least one comfortable bed, soft sheets, and plush pillows. Moreover, there are shared bathrooms here and each shared bathroom is equipped with towels and hairdryers. There are luxurious suites available as well, which have private bathrooms and refrigerators.

The Firehouse Hostel & Lounge is conveniently located next to numerous popular destinations. For example, tourist attractions and landmarks like Capitol Building, Congress Avenue Bridge, Frank Erwin Center - University Of Texas, the University Of Texas At Austin, and Texas Memorial Stadium are all close to the hostel. Similarly, restaurants like Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Truluck's Seafood, Steak, and Crabhouse, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, and Red Ash are just minutes away. Lastly, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is only 7 miles away.

Rating
7.9
Good
Based on 812 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Firehouse Hostel

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Trash cans

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Stovetop
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Concierge service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Lockers
  • City view
  • Privacy curtain
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Dining

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Vending machine (drinks)

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles

Pool

  • Pool towels

Reviews of Firehouse Hostel

7.9
Good
812 verified ratings
Wonderful
349
Very good
172
Good
143
Okay
53
Fair
38
Mediocre
15
Poor
42

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9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) Staff was very helpful, place was clean, well located across the street from the Driskill and at the start of dirty sixth. Pretty easy to get around with walking, bus or taxi. Overall I would strongly recommend this place for single travelers looking for a hostel experience in Austin, cant imagine they will find anything better
Cons (-) Would be nice if there were drapes that covered the bed like I have had at other hostels and power outlets next to each bed so when you are on the top bunk it's easier to charge your phone. Also, the lockers could be a tiny bit bigger, not that they were small, but my bag was a regular airline bag and if the locker was just a tiny bit bigger I could have fit the entire thing in there (thats what s...
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Location

605 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701

What's nearby

  • Sixth Street163 yd
  • Paramount Theatre171 yd
  • Neal Kocurek Memorial Austin Convention Center0.3 mi
  • Texas State Capitol0.5 mi
  • Frank Erwin Center0.8 mi
  • ZACH Theatre1.1 mi
  • Lady Bird Lake1.1 mi
  • University of Texas at Austin1.2 mi
  • Main Building University of Texas at Austin1.2 mi
  • Barton Springs1.8 mi
  • Barton Springs Pool1.8 mi
  • Deep Eddy Pool2 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Firehouse Hostel

Low season

December

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

$64

Average price (weekend night)

$77
Cheapest month to stay with an average 64% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 86% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Firehouse Hostel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Firehouse Hostel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Firehouse Hostel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Firehouse Hostel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Firehouse Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $41, while the most expensive was $77.
  • How long should you stay at Firehouse Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Firehouse Hostel

  • Where is Firehouse Hostel located?

    Firehouse Hostel is located at 605 Brazos Street in Downtown, 0.9 miles from the center of Austin. Sixth Street is the closest landmark to Firehouse Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Firehouse Hostel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Firehouse Hostel.

  • Does Firehouse Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Firehouse Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Firehouse Hostel from the airport?

    Firehouse Hostel is 6.5 miles from Austin Bergstrom. Firehouse Hostel is 55.5 miles from Killeen Fort Hood Regional.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Firehouse Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Firehouse Hostel in Austin and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Firehouse Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Firehouse Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.0

Distance to city center

0.9 mi

Nearest Airport

Austin Bergstrom

Distance to airport

6.6 mi