Amarillo, TX

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Amarillo
Amarillo
Amarillo
Photo by Jeff White
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Where to stay in Amarillo

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Downtown Amarillo

While visiting Downtown Amarillo, you might make a stop by sights like Hodgetown Stadium and Amarillo Civic Center.

Downtown Amarillo
Home of the free 72 oz. steak! Opened on Route 66 in 1960 and moved to current location off Interstate 40 in 1970.

Barrio

When in Barrio, you can plan a visit to Hodgetown Stadium and American Quarter Horse Association, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Barrio
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North Heights

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Wonderland Amusement Park and Amarillo Civic Center.

North Heights
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Wolflin Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Wolflin Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Amarillo Art Center and Amarillo Museum of Art.

Wolflin Historic District
The historic Nat ballroom hosted many jazz and rock 'n' roll legends throughout the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Such highlights included: Louis Armstrong, Elvis, Little Richard, Ray Charles, James Brown, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Roy Orbison, Sam Cooke, Duke Ellington.

San Jacinto

While San Jacinto might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Amarillo Little Theatre and Amarillo Civic Center.

San Jacinto
Fancy martini lounge that sits on Polk Street, worth a visit while exploring the Amarillo nightlife.

Polk Street Historic District

While Polk Street Historic District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hodgetown Stadium and Amarillo Civic Center.

Polk Street Historic District
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8330 W Amarillo Blvd Amarillo TX
Fully refundable
$100 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$115 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Amarillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,977 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo West by IHG
The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
2501 E Interstate Dr Amarillo TX
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$88 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Amarillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,110 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at Cactus Cove. Check-in was easy and the staff was always friendly and helpful. Breakfast was adequate. The only thing we didn’t like was that we were there 3 nights and never received housekeeping. We didn’t care about the bed being made or having fresh towels but it would have ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

The Cactus Cove Inn and Suites
The Big Texan Motel

The Big Texan Motel

2.5 out of 5
7701 Interstate 40 Access Rd Amarillo TX
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$102 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Amarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,035 reviews)
The bed's a bit squeaky but nice and soft the way I like it. Being right next to the the steak ranch is the topper

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

The Big Texan Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons

The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons

3 out of 5
1414 Sunrise Dr Amarillo TX
Stay at this cabin in Amarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Big Texan Steak Ranch and Amarillo National Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
We loved spray painting when we woke up. Only thing I wish it had was a microwave and some ice.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

The Big Texan - Cabins & Wagons
Madison Square

Madison Square

3 out of 5
1911 S Madison St Amarillo TX
Stay at this apartment in Amarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Amarillo Museum of Art and Amarillo Opera are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
Nice, clean space, good backyard area for our dog - easy check in. it is right off the highway so fair amount of tea noise throughout the night but that access also makes it convenient for travelers.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Madison Square
Rock Island Rail House.🐾 Dog friendly, Private 6ft. Fenced Yard

Rock Island Rail House.🐾 Dog friendly, Private 6ft. Fenced Yard

Amarillo TX
Stay at this apartment in Amarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Galleries at Sunset Center and Historic 6th Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
We arrived late and left early, but the place was very cute, clean and comfortable. The fenced in yard was handy with the pup and the neighborhood was quiet to walk her around in the morning. Will need to stay here again when we aren’t in such a hurry.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Rock Island Rail House.🐾 Dog friendly, Private 6ft. Fenced Yard
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Amarillo

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
588
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
1350
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
735
3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
80
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
44
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

My new hotel the courtyard by Marriott was wonderful

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Hope I never go back again. Or if I do I’ll drive through as fast as I can

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

JUST STOPPED IN AMARILLO FOR BUSINESS MEETING NEAR BY.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Didn’t explore much due to Covid 19

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I was just driving through.

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