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How much do hostels in Austin cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Austin, USA range from $29 to $171/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 2 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $39.

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $30/night.

At $29/night and up, Austin is one of the pricier hostel destinations in USA.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 1 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T22:22:11.908Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include December 1 (one night),December 2 (one night),December 3 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Austin

Where to stay

East 6th Street and the blocks just south of it around Cesar Chavez are where most hostels cluster, close to food trucks, bars, and the weekend farmers market at the Long Center. If you want quieter and cheaper, the stretch along The Drag near UT's campus (Guadalupe between 21st and 26th) has decent options and direct bus access downtown.

Getting around

  • A CapMetro day pass is cheap and covers the MetroRapid lines that connect the airport, downtown, and South Congress without needing a car.
  • Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park charges a small fee and is the best way to survive an Austin afternoon in summer. It's spring-fed and stays around 68°F year-round.
  • Avoid booking during SXSW (second and third weeks of March) unless you reserved months ahead. Hostel prices triple and dorms sell out. The week after ACL Fest in October has the same problem.

When to go

January and February are when you'll find the lowest rates and the most availability. Expect a spike every March for SXSW, again in October for ACL Fest, and any weekend when the Longhorns play at home on Darrell K Royal Stadium.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Austin cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $39. Dorm beds currently range from $29 to $171/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Austin?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Austin include December 1, December 2, December 3.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Austin?

HostelHound currently tracks 2 hostels in Austin, USA.

How much do hostels in Austin cost in December?

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $30/night.

Is Austin affordable compared to other hostel cities in USA?

Austin is one of the pricier hostel destinations in USA, with dorm prices starting from $29/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Austin?

East 6th Street and the blocks just south of it around Cesar Chavez are where most hostels cluster, close to food trucks, bars, and the weekend farmers market at the Long Center. If you want quieter and cheaper, the stretch along The Drag near UT's campus (Guadalupe between 21st and 26th) has decent options and direct bus access downtown.

What is the best time of year to visit Austin?

January and February are when you'll find the lowest rates and the most availability. Expect a spike every March for SXSW, again in October for ACL Fest, and any weekend when the Longhorns play at home on Darrell K Royal Stadium.