What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Central Austin?

A motel is an excellent option if you're planning to travel around Central Austin. These getaways are typically found near airports and highways, offer on-site parking and come with basic amenities and services. Spend your stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and more amenities like a fitness centre, lobby and business facilities, you can expect to pay more for hotel accommodation.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Central Austin?

Look forward to the free breakfast at Drury Inn & Suites Austin North . This 3-star pick around Central Austin also comes with a swimming pool and dry cleaning and laundry services. Alternatively, kick-start your day with a bite to eat and a cup of tea at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin-University Area . In addition to the complimentary breakfast, there are plenty of handy amenities here too.

Do any 3-star hotels in Central Austin have a pool?

Jump in or get some chill time by the pool at Drury Inn & Suites Austin North . Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, an IHG Hotel is another 3-star property where you can enjoy some R&R poolside. Both getaways are situated around Central Austin, Austin, where the summer months are June, July and August. With daily temperatures averaging from 24ºC at night to 36ºC during the day, August is the warmest time of year.

What 3-star hotels in Central Austin have an on-site restaurant?

Convenience is on the menu at Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, an IHG Hotel , a top 3-star escape with an on-site restaurant in or close to Central Austin. It also has a swimming pool and a deep soaking bathtub. Or sample tasty food options at Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area . Amenities here include a cafe and a swimming pool.

Do any 3-star hotels in Central Austin have WiFi?

For handy internet access during your getaway in or near Central Austin, check out Drury Inn & Suites Austin North . Alternatively, sign up to the WiFi at Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, an IHG Hotel , another popular 3-star hotel close by.

What 3-star hotels in Central Austin have parking?

Avoid the hassle of looking for parking spots in or near Central Austin while at Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, an IHG Hotel . Alternatively, put your bags down at Drury Inn & Suites Austin North , another 3-star pick where you can leave your wheels. When you're ready to tour beyond Central Austin, top up the gas tank and check out Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. San Marcos Premium Outlets is another favourite day-trip option.

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Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin

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30 Dec - 31 Dec

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Downtown Austin

Farideh

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3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Downtown Austin

Stephanie

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3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin

Vijay

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3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Aloft Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin

Denisa

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29 Dec - 30 Dec

Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Downtown Austin

Horacio

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin

Dena

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3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area

North Central Austin

Ersilia

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8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Austin -Town Lake by IHG

Downtown Austin

Sam

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3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin North

North Central Austin

Samuel

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin

Gregory

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1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Element Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin

Robert

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2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Moxy Austin - University

West Campus

Todd

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29 Dec - 30 Dec

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Downtown Austin

kassondra

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1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

AC Hotel Austin-University

Downtown Austin

Jennifer

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29 Dec - 30 Dec

Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG

North Central Austin

Diana

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1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Downtown Austin

Jeremy

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1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

Downtown Austin

Marco

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin

Devin

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29 Dec - 30 Dec

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin-University Area

North Central Austin

Nereida

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For a comfortable and restful getaway around Central Austin, check out Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, an IHG Hotel. This 3-star hotel is among the top-rated hotels in the area based on reviews by our customers.

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin North

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

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