New hotels in Downtown Austin

Downtown Austin is the city's government and entertainment core, anchored by the Texas State Capitol at one end of Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake at the other, with Sixth Street's live-music bars and the convention district filling in between. Three hotels we track have opened here — Thompson Austin, Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue and citizenM Austin Downtown — and a fourth, Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection, is confirmed for late 2026.

What to do in Downtown Austin

For a weekend

Walk Congress Avenue from the Capitol down to Lady Bird Lake, stopping at the 1915 Paramount Theatre and its 1935 neighbor the State Theatre, both a few steps from Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue. In the evening, Sixth Street's live-music strip is a short walk from Thompson Austin, at 5th Street and San Jacinto Boulevard, in the heart of the convention and entertainment district.

For a longer stay

With more time, the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail is within walking distance of citizenM Austin Downtown on Colorado Street, and downtown connects on foot or by a short rideshare to Rainey Street, South Congress and East Austin.

Where to stay in Downtown Austin

Congress Avenue

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue opened in February 2023 at 721 Congress Avenue, beside the historic Paramount and State Theatres, inside Austin's arts-and-culture corridor linking the Capitol to Lady Bird Lake.

5th Street & San Jacinto

Thompson Austin opened in January 2022 at 5th Street and San Jacinto Boulevard, in the heart of downtown's convention and entertainment district.

Colorado Street

citizenM Austin Downtown opened in 2023 at 617 Colorado Street, on downtown's western edge within walking distance of the Capitol, the lake trail, and the bars along Congress Avenue and Sixth Street.

East 5th Street

Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection, confirmed for late 2026, is planned as a 14-story tower at 311 E. 5th Street — the only Autograph Collection address in Austin's city center and White Lodging's 13th hotel in the market.

Which hotel in Downtown Austin for your trip

Travelers focused on Sixth Street and the convention district

Thompson Austin's address at 5th Street and San Jacinto Boulevard puts the entertainment district and the convention center within a short walk.

Travelers who want downtown's arts corridor

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue's spot beside the Paramount and State Theatres suits a trip built around downtown's live performance and gallery scene.

Budget-conscious travelers who still want a central base

citizenM Austin Downtown's compact, design-led rooms are downtown's most affordable new option, still within walking distance of the Capitol and the lake trail.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in Downtown Austin?

Among those already open, citizenM Austin Downtown and Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue both opened in 2023; Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection, confirmed for late 2026, will be downtown's next opening.

Which Downtown Austin hotel is closest to the Texas Capitol?

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue, on Congress Avenue itself, the avenue that runs directly to the Capitol steps.

Is Downtown Austin walkable to Lady Bird Lake?

Yes — citizenM Austin Downtown and Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue are both within walking distance of the lake's hike-and-bike trail.

What hotel is planned next for Downtown Austin?

Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection, confirmed for a 14-story tower at 311 E. 5th Street, targeting late 2026.

How far is Downtown Austin from Rainey Street?

About a 10-15 minute walk, or a few minutes by rideshare, into Rainey Street.