Located in Austin's oldest standing fire station, this unique hostel offers conveniences such as free WiFi. The Texas Capitol Building is 0.5 miles away. The simply furnished dormitories at Firehouse Hostel provide air conditioning. The shared bathroom includes private shower stalls. Accessible through a hidden bookshelf in the lobby, the Firehouse Lounge offers handcrafted cocktails and live music. Reception is available 24-hours for your convenience. Zilker Park, which features Barton Springs Pool, is 10 minutes' drive from the Firehouse Hostel. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 7.5 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Austin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice kitchen, bath, bed. Fan in the bunk was nice. Met interesting and friendly people from three continents!
  • Arsenault
    United States of America United States of America
    Howie at the front desk was super friendly and helpful my whole stay. Super cool guy, hope to see him there when I book again. Also Lauren organized a pub crawl and he was friendly as well, it was a chill way to meet other people visiting Austin.
  • Leigh
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location within walking distance to many local shops and the famous 6th street. For my first time in Austin I was able to take in a piece of the city and some of the history.

Area info

Amenities of Firehouse Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Firehouse Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Firehouse Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly asked to contact the property when making a reservation for 7 or more people.

Lockers in dorm rooms are available to use for free but guests must bring their own lock.

Towels and linens are provided. The property does not allow outside bedding.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Firehouse Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Firehouse Hostel

  • Firehouse Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour

  • The prices at Firehouse Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Firehouse Hostel is 800 feet from the center of Austin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Firehouse Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.