Firehouse Hostel
605 Brazos Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice location, very safe place, near to restaurants and bars, they offered me on…”
“Amazing location”
“Very helpful and friendly staff”
“The staff were so kind since I checked in until I checked out”
“The bathroom was cool”
“Best location downtown near bars and clubs; staff were helpful; beds are comfy, …”
“Great location, good privacy in rooms, clean and check in and out is super easy”
“Also I didn’t expect the bed to be so good, everything was very comfortable and …”
“Great value”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Alan
solo_traveller
June 20, 2026
Nice location, very safe place, near to restaurants and bars, they offered me one free beer in their speakeasy bar which is quite cool. I definitely recommend this place :)
matilda
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
“Fine”
The bathroom was cool
Riley
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
“Great stay in the heart of Austin”
Amazing location! Very helpful and friendly staff. Cool bar connected to the hostel!
Danika
couple
June 12, 2026
“Would recommend!”
Great location, good privacy in rooms, clean and check in and out is super easy. I’ve stayed here two years in a row and i love it. such a great place and as a solo female traveller, i always feel safe.
CHERAZADE
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
“Good overall !”
Good location and good furniture.
Matias Moreno
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“Awesome experience”
Location is unbeatable - great food, great party - you’ll get there walking. Also it feels pretty safe. Also I didn’t expect the bed to be so good, everything was very comfortable and very clean. The staff were so kind since I checked in until I checked out. I’ll definitely stay there on my next trip.
Oussama
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
The location is near to downtown
wilson
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
“Good option for budget travelers near downtown.”
Best location downtown near bars and clubs; staff were helpful; beds are comfy, and showers work just fine!
Honey
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“Friendly and cosy but not quiet.”
Central location. Fun and welcoming vibe. Felt safe and cheery.
Breno
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Ana Shioya, the receptionist was really friendly.
Megan
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
I had a fantastic recent stay at Firehouse Hostel. Everything was clean, fun, and friendly and the hostel is in a great spot to access everything in the city. Ana was particularly amazing and her bar crawl and events made the stay even better - she’s a real star!
Yuqi
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
“Good”
Very clean, very good kitchen.
Alexander
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
Matress was soooooooo old
Gabrielle
solo_traveller
May 1, 2026
I did not see anything in the description of the property saying that it was also a bar. Friday and Saturday late at night i could here the music from my bedroom. It did not bother me to sleep but this information should be more explicit
Collie
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
Great staff. Great location. Great value
Filipe
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
Cool people chill Vibe
Rémy
solo_traveller
March 16, 2026
“Ok stay but the AC was too cold!”
Pretty hostel and comfortable bed. Very good location.
Claire Tyrr
solo_traveller
March 12, 2026
“Good stay”
Location excellent. Walking distance to main pubs and bars. River walk 15 mins. 7/11 just round the corner. Love the surround privacy curtain
Tatsuki
solo_traveller
March 11, 2026
“Okay.”
Location was perfect as everyone else mentioned. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Rebecca
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
Very central location, and the speakeasy below was fantastic. Beds have all the right amenities like curtains (bottom bunks only, top have a bit of a fence for privacy), outlets, private lamps and fans. Beds were comfortable. Showers and restrooms were clean. Kitchen was fantastic, and laundry is free (be warned, it takes a long time for the drier). Staff are excellent.
Facilities
Activities
Happy hour
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Vending machine (drinks), Laundry
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 4 beds.
Deluxe Suite
Also known as the Brazos Suite, this third-floor accommodation features a large private bathroom and a small refrigerator.
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