HI-Austin in a non-profit 501(c)3 educational organization, and is a member of the worldwide organization Hostelling International. Our mission is "to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling."
Located on the banks of the Colorado River, our 42-bed hostel is less than a fifteen minute city bus ride from the live music scene on 6th Street & Red River downtown, Barton Springs natural pool, the Mexican freetail bat colony at the Congress Avenue bridge, or to the University of Texas at Austin. Click here to see a view of Austin from the air.
Hostel amenities include:
* a fully stocked guest kitchen
* free parking
* welcoming staff members
* a great view of Town Lake
* on-site laundry facilities
* easy access to the Hike & Bike Trail
* bike and canoe rentals
* one locker for every guest
* free internet access, including WiFi
We look forward to meeting you at HI-Austin, the best little hostel deep in the heart of Texas.