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Firehouse Hostel

Firehouse Hostel
Firehouse Hostel – Austin, TX
Firehouse Hostel – Austin, TX
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Firehouse Hostel

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. Reservations during SXSW and the month of October require a three-night minimum stay. Payment will be charged to the credit card on file two weeks prior to the event start date. No refunds will be given once payment is taken, including but not limited to cancellation of the event itself. Guests will be reminded via email before their credit card is charged. If payment is declined, the guest will be notified immediately and will have two days to contact the hostel before their reservation is automatically canceled. Reservations will be held for 24 hours after arrival date, if not checked in at that point, the reservation will be canceled without refund; no-shows will be charged a $100 fine.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 448 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Will definitely come again. Great people all around!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location. Free laundry.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Also there was a free beer shelf in the fridge where you could help yourself to some texas beer! I thought that was a super nice gesture from the hostel!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great central location, staff incredibly kind and welcoming! They should definitely try to keep the common areas, like bathrooms and showers, much cleaner. It was pretty unpleasant.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I will stay again if I need to do it in the future. The room was insanely cold. I know some people in my room complained but apparently that is something that the hostel can't change. It was not only my room, it is a problem of every bedroom. I find the place a little expensive to be a hostel. In general I do not pay more than $50/day when I stay in a hostel of this characteristics but this time I had to pay $70/day. I do not know if this was because the Austin Reggae festival or it is common in Austin to pay this price, but I found it a little expensive. This was, however, the cheapest option nearby.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Free washing machine always keep me tidy and clearness , Love it! Washing machine is my favorite ! I’ve stay all hostel with similar price in Houston. None of them has wash machine. They were living in 20 century, Can’t bear with it.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    They went above and beyond for me. There’s a speak easy lounge adjacent to the hostel, game shows, karaoke, live entertainment to name a few or just chill. I have no complaints.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Everyone here has been the most kind and most genuine and authentic and thank you guys so so much for helping me I don't know what I would have done without your help. It brings me to tears sitting out front the hostel. Anytime I have the chance and opportunity to be able to stay at this hostel again I will it is far more worth it than the price and far more valuable than anyone understands. Nothing

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    First time staying at a hostel, was a good experience in a nice location.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The location Food and drink been taken for me

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The location was great! Bed was comfy! Amenities were clean! Couldn't have asked for more. The previous person who stayed in the room forgot to give their bed number tag to the front desk, so I assumed they were still here, which they weren't, which ended up me choosing a bunk that I did not prefer. Not the biggest deal but was dissapointing.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Good place, but the bathroom feels a little bit outdated.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    This hostel was all around excellent - I’m shocked that it’s review scores aren’t higher! It was everything I was hoping for and expecting.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The hostel provided luggage storage early when I arrived before check in and the next day after the checkout. The location was great facilities descent and they provided a towel. The bar at the hostel is a night club running until 2am. Don't know if it's everyday or not, but just have that in mind. If it's running, it will be noisy till 2am.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The room was to cold for my comfort. Once under the blankets + my extra was ok but changing clothes was crazy. Just the bedroom though. The red headed girl was judgmental to the point of rudeness and disrespect when I was conversing about my plans. And the bartender with the glasses and long brown hair kinda dorky, started talking about some Spanish book about how to learn how to enjoy doing ungodly things that would violate this reviews terms of service if I actually said it. That was extremely creepy. I would personally never promote such an activity as I hear it is frowned upon in MOST societies....... I hate to be to the one to say anything but if those two worked for me well... They wouldn't.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Center of town and great staff Extremely loud. There is a bar in the back that plays music till 2 am. I barely slept all week.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    A few notes might be either adding curtains for the top bunks as well or maybe a small light like the fans. Thanks again. Enjoy your visit.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Loud music playing until 2 AM from the bar downstairs. No lights in the bunk. Rather dirty, but great location.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Staff, staff, staff ask for Howie when you come Air temp. Poor hvac

Frequently asked questions about Firehouse Hostel

Does Firehouse Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Firehouse Hostel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Firehouse Hostel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Firehouse Hostel.
Does Firehouse Hostel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Firehouse Hostel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Firehouse Hostel have a fitness center?
Firehouse Hostel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Firehouse Hostel located, and how walkable is the area?
Firehouse Hostel is located at 605 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Firehouse Hostel
  • Austin Convention Center 0.3 mi
  • The Austonian 0.3 mi
  • Texas State Capitol 0.5 mi
  • Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium 1.2 mi
  • University of Texas at Austin 1.2 mi
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum 1.4 mi
  • Fantastic Fest 2.2 mi

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