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Austin (Texas) Hotels with 18+ Check-In

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When looking to book a hotel in Austin as an 18-year-old, your options are limited. Luckily you do have a few options across various price ranges.

In this guide, we’ll take a look through some of the more popular hotels. We’ve also included a section looking at alternatives to hotels for 18-year-olds before finishing off with some FAQs.

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Important: Hotels may change their policy before we have a chance to update our website. Be sure to double-check the minimum age to check in before booking.

Hotels in Austin with 18+ Check-In

We’ve rounded up some popular hotels in Austin that allow 18-year-olds to check in. You have a few options including plenty located centrally near all of the popular attractions. For each hotel, we’ll list key points on the location, amenities, and areas where the hotel is highly rated.

Important: You will likely be required to provide I.D. and a credit card when checking in.

1. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

  • Location: Located in the Downtown Austin district – 7 minutes’ walk from Capitol Building – Short distance from University of Texas – 1.9 miles from Barton Springs Pool – 6.2 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
  • Amenities: Parking, free WiFi, swimming pool, fitness center, pet-friendly
  • Highly rated for: Location, comfy beds, solo travelers
  • Price: Mid
  • Tripadvisor: 4 stars

2. Fairmont Austin

  • Location: Located 100 yards from Austin Convention Center – Short distance from Capitol Building – 1.6 miles from Texas Memorial Stadium – 1.8 miles from Barton Springs Pool – 5.6 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
  • Amenities: Parking, WiFi, swimming pool, fitness center, pet-friendly, tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Highly rated for: Location, solo travelers
  • Price: High
  • Tripadvisor: 4.5 stars

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Austin Downtown/Capitol Area

  • Location: Located off Interstate 35 – Within 10 minutes’ walk of the University of Texas, the 6th street entertainment district, and the Frank Erwin Center – Within 3 miles of The Umlauf Sculpture Museum and the Morris Williams Golf Course – 4 minutes’ drive from the Austin Convention Center.
  • Amenities: Free parking, free WiFi, swimming pool
  • Highly rated for: Location
  • Price: Low
  • Tripadvisor: 3.5 stars

4. Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

  • Location: Located centrally in Austin – 350 yards from Austin Convention Center – 11 minutes’ walk from Capitol Building – 20 minutes’ walk from Frank Erwin Center, University of Texas – 6.2 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
  • Amenities: Parking, free WiFi, fitness center, tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Highly rated for: Location, comfy beds, solo travelers
  • Price: High
  • Tripadvisor: 4.5 stars

5. Embassy Suites Austin – Central

  • Location: Located in Austin’s North Hall, just off the Interregionnal Highway – 10 minutes’ drive from Downtown Austin – 5 miles from the Austin Convention Center – 10 minutes’ drive from Austin Children’s Museum.
  • Amenities: Parking, free WiFi, fitness center, restaurant
  • Highly rated for: Location, food, solo travelers
  • Price: Mid
  • Tripadvisor: 3.5 stars

6. Hilton Austin

  • Location: Adjacent to the Austin Convention Center – Within walking distance to nightlife on Sixth Street – 0.8 miles from Texas State Capitol building – 1.3 miles from Bullock Historical Museum and the LBJ Presidential Library – 10 minutes’ drive from Zilker Park and Barton Springs.
  • Amenities: Parking, free WiFi, swimming pool, fitness center, pet-friendly, tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Highly rated for: Location, comfy beds, solo travelers
  • Price: High
  • Tripadvisor: 4 stars

7. La Quinta by Wyndham Austin Airport

  • Location: Located less than 4 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – Less than 9.9 miles from Austin city center and the University of Texas at Austin – 10 minutes’ drive from the Austin Convention Center and the Texas State Capitol.
  • Amenities: Free parking, free WiFi, fitness center, pet-friendly, facilities for disabled guests
  • Highly rated for: Location, solo travelers
  • Price: Mid
  • Tripadvisor: 4 stars

Alternatives to Hotels for 18 Year Olds

If you don’t want to stay at any of these hotels, you do have a couple of other options.

Airbnb

You can usually stay at an Airbnb as an 18 year old. Hosts can change their age requirement policy so make sure to check before booking but this is uncommon and most allow 18 year olds.

Youth Hostels

Youth hostels are another great alternative for 18 year olds as their target audience is young people. They are also very cheap but you will have to sacrifice some comfort and privacy.

FAQs

Is it legal for an 18 year old to check in to a hotel?

Yes, it is perfectly legal for an 18 year old to check into a hotel, as long as the hotel allows it.

So why do some hotels have an age requirement of 21?

Some hotels believe people under 21 are not mature enough to behave responsibly in a hotel on their own. Other reasons include lower insurance rates and legal risks relating to underage drinking.

Will I need a credit card to check in as an 18 year old?

Yes, it is likely you will be asked for a credit card when you check in.

Will I need I.D. to check in as an 18 year old?

Yes, there is a good chance you will be required to provide I.D. when checking in.

If you are unsure or have questions for a specific hotel, the best thing to do is give them a call to make sure you’re getting the most accurate and relevant information.