This Downtown Austin collection of books is an interesting place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to explore close by, like University of Texas at Austin, Texas State Capitol, and Zilker Park. Take your time at Austin Central Library before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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Texas Bungalows Hotel & Hotel Que at i35 Austin Pflugerville

$271

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Dec 4 - Dec 8

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Austin (AUS)

8.6/10 Excellent! (196 reviews)

Stayed here for the F1 weekend. A more affordable option than closer to the track. Drove from here to the Decker Lane shuttle each to get to the track, which was about 20-25 minutes away. The reviews are accurate. The hotel is well-kept, clean, tidy, comfortable. My room had a stove and microwave and was a decent size. It helped to cut some of the food cost for the trip. Didn't need much interaction with the hotel staff, but they were friendly and accommodating when I did. Overall a great and comfortable stay. I'd highly recommend it. Great that they have free parking and it's pet free.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Hotel Magdalena

South Congress

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$698

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Jan 11 - Jan 16

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Boston (BOS) to Austin (AUS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (358 reviews)

Incredible vibes, cool part of town, great staff.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

The Plantation House Boutique Inn

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$674

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Dec 10 - Dec 15

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New York (JFK) to Austin (AUS)

10/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)

Luey and Norris (aka the Cowboy Innkeeper) are so sweet and charming. We felt right at home. Having Luey making breakfast while talking and laughing was so heartwarming and the food was incredible. The room we had was wonderful and unbelievably clean. We will be back for sure!

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

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Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin

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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

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Italian Pasta & Salad Class in Austin (Includes 3-Course Meal)

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