Located near Sixth Street, Firehouse Hostel offers a lively atmosphere with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy a drink at the bar or stay productive in the business center, while taking advantage of helpful staff praised by previous guests.
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 18 min drive
Austin Station - 24 min walk
Downtown Station - 7 min walk
Plaza Saltillo Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Omni Hotel Atrium Lounge - 3 min walk
Arriba Abajo - 3 min walk
Friends Bar - 1 min walk
Shakespeare's Pub - 2 min walk
Caroline - 2 min walk
About this property
Firehouse Hostel
Firehouse Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake. Also, Texas State Capitol and Moody Theater are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Station is 7 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Firehouse Lounge - This bar serves light fare only.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: 3.99 percent of room rate
Policies
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Firehouse Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Firehouse Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around Firehouse Hostel like?
Firehouse Hostel is in Downtown Austin, a short 7-minute walk from Downtown Station and 3 minutes' walk from Sixth Street.
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Reviews
Firehouse Hostel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Great place to stay for a quick weekend trip to downtown. The bar downstairs was convenient so was the location. Staff was very friendly!
Carlos A
Carlos A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2026
It was my first time in a hostel and needless to say, I loved it. The bed was clean, loved the kitchen area and restrooms were separate and extremely tidy.
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.
Gurleenkaur
Gurleenkaur, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 27, 2026
Loud music playing until 2 AM from the bar downstairs. No lights in the bunk. Rather dirty, but great location.
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
I enjoy staying in hostels and this is an excellent place. My second stay here. Always gave a good experience. Friendly staff and nice people staying there. I like the organized activities.
Bruce
Bruce, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
The staff is professional and friendly Really nice to stay here.
William
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Great price/quality hostel
The stay was good and the staff was very friendly.
Eduard
Eduard, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
It's really nice and the staff is professional.
William
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
I had an AMAZING stay at Firehouse. The warm atmosphere, helpful staff, and comfy beds made it a great experience. The lounge beneath is hostel was also so convenient. I can’t wait to come back!
Kathryn
Kathryn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Love that its right on 6th street. Staff really friendly. Met cool people from around the world.
Lisa
Lisa, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Firehouse Hostel was a fantastic place to stay! The location is perfect—right in the heart of everything, with easy access to great bars, food, and live music. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere had a fun, welcoming vibe. The historic building adds a lot of charm, and the hidden speakeasy behind the bookshelf was such a cool touch. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and great value. Would definitely stay here again!
Nouri
Nouri, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2024
Lovely staff. Will definitely stay here again
Madison
Madison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2023
Staff very friendly, sociable environment and amenities close by
Iona
Iona, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 16, 2023
Friendly and nice staff!
Lila
Lila, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Excellent Reception staff.
Julia (from France) was extremely helpful when I lost my phone.
The a/c was brilliant for the scorching hot weather.
LORRAINE
LORRAINE, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
Not bad with good location
Ce
Ce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Really good location and the room delivers against what is expected
mattijs
mattijs, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 14, 2025
It was my first time in a Hostel, staff was really friendly as my roommates. Bathrooms were damage during my stay and there was a funny smell in the whole building. It is located in the downtown, so you will be close to everything. It's definitely a good option considering the price.
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2023
It was quiet and respectful and friendly
Larena
Larena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2024
I loved the style of the hotel, the beds were clean and comfortable. But the shower was dirty.
Pedro
Pedro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
A little issue in the beginning with the availability with my bed, but it got resolved really quickly. Amazing customer service. Really great location, for the price.
Flavio
Flavio, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
The property was overall great for the price! The staff were nice, as was the speakeasy/ bar directly attached. It was pretty clean (beds, bathroom) and maintenance issues were quickly addressed. The rooms did smell kind of bad/ musty/ humid, but just from the fact that there were 6 people in that space. I would definitely stay again!
Arpita
Arpita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
It's very close to entertainment
Chanel
Chanel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
The bathrooms were a little gross and leaky, but for the price I didn't really mind so much.
It was my first time in a hostel, and it was a good experience.
If i were to come back to Austin for the same event I attended, I would for sure come back.
Caitlin
Caitlin, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2025
Great location
This hostel is in a great spot and the facilities are nice - there’s even a speakeasy on property.
Some notes.. I wasn’t aware it’s an all ages hostel so there was a wide range of ages in the shared room. Also we had a disruptive guest in the room and it wasn’t clear how to circulate concerns/security.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Awesome hostel downtown ATX!! There's a bar area behind the bookcase with live music & great atmosphere (bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper). You get a $5 token to use at the bar at checkin. Beds are really comfy and have a locker underneath. They sell locks for $10, or you can rent one for $2/day. Beds have 2 blankets, 2 huge pillows, a towel, a fan, & outlets. Kitchen is stocked and there are a few places to sit & watch the downtown traffic. Washer/dryer on 2nd floor. Downtown is right outside!! The only con is there were no privacy curtains on the bottom bunks. Definitely recommend this place.