These 5 hotels are within 0.32 miles of West 6th Street and Nueces Street, the heart of the West 6th bar and restaurant strip. They're listed closest first.
What to expect near West 6th Street
West 6th Street runs west from Congress Avenue toward Lamar Boulevard, lined with cocktail bars, wine lounges, and restaurants that attract a crowd distinct from the louder Dirty Sixth scene a few blocks east. Hotels here put you within a short walk of Clarksville, the Seaholm District, and Lady Bird Lake trails.
Parking on West 6th is limited on weekend nights, so a hotel you can walk from matters. The Canopy by Hilton is on the street itself at 604 W 6th St. The Austin Proper is four blocks south on West 2nd. Hotel ZaZa and citizenM are each about a 5-to-7-minute walk. The W Austin anchors the southern edge of the corridor at Lavaca and West 2nd.
CapMetro Route 4 stops westbound on 6th Street at San Antonio Street, and Route 1 and MetroRapid 801 and 803 stop at Republic Square on Guadalupe and Lavaca, a few blocks east.
West 6th Street hotels compared
| Hotel | Distance to W 6th & Nueces | Stars | Guest score | Pool | Rooftop bar | Pet-friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy By Hilton Austin Downtown | 0.03 mi | 4 | 9.2 | Rooftop outdoor | Yes (unnamed rooftop bar) | Yes, up to 75 lbs, $75 fee |
| Hotel ZaZa Austin | 0.22 mi | 4 | 9.8 | Rooftop, 7th floor | Yes (Cabana Bar, 7th floor) | Yes, cats and dogs, $100 fee |
| Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels | 0.25 mi | 5 | 9.4 | Rooftop saltwater, 5th floor | Yes (La Piscina, 5th floor) | Yes, dogs up to 45 lbs, $100 fee |
| citizenM Austin Downtown | 0.29 mi | 4 | 8.7 | None verified | None verified | None verified |
| W Austin | 0.32 mi | 4 | 8.8 | None verified | None verified | None verified |
Transit tips for West 6th Street
- Route 1 and MetroRapid 801 and 803 stop at Republic Square, within a few blocks of every hotel here. A single ride costs $1.25 ($1.50 from January 10, 2027), and after two paid rides in a service day, the rest of that day is free.
- Tap to Pay with a contactless card or phone works on CapMetro buses. For MetroRail, you need the Umo app or a CapMetro Reloadable Fare Card.
- Route 20 Riverside connects downtown to Austin-Bergstrom Airport every 15 to 30 minutes for $1.25 ($1.50 from January 10, 2027). Pick it up on Lavaca Street at 4th or 8th Street, a few minutes' walk east of the West 6th bars.
Which hotel fits your trip near West 6th Street
Travelers who want the highest guest score on this list should look at Hotel ZaZa Austin, which carries a 9.8 rating and a rooftop pool on the 7th floor. The Cabana Bar is on the same deck.
For a verified green building, Austin Proper Hotel holds LEED Gold and adds a rooftop saltwater pool, a spa (Verbena Spa), and La Piscina rooftop bar. It is the only 5-star property on this list.
citizenM Austin Downtown earned LEED Gold under the newer v4 Hospitality standard in 2024, the most recent certification on this list, and is at 617 Colorado St, a block from West 6th Street.
Canopy By Hilton Austin Downtown is on West 6th Street itself at 604 W 6th St, making it the closest property to the strip. It has a rooftop pool, a rooftop bar, and EV charging on site.
W Austin at 200 Lavaca Street is the furthest of the five at 0.32 miles, on 2nd Street at the southern edge of the walkable area.
The hotels
Canopy By Hilton Austin Downtown
604 W 6th St
9.2416 reviews
5 min walk to 5th & Guadalupe (Republic Square) stop (MetroRapid 837, Route 4, Route 5)The closest hotel to the West 6th Street corridor on this list, at 604 W 6th St itself, with a rooftop pool, rooftop bar, EV charging, and a guest score of 9.2.
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Hotel ZaZa Austin
400 Lavaca St
9.8659 reviews
13 min walk to Downtown Station (MetroRail Red Line)The highest guest score here at 9.8, with a 7th-floor rooftop pool, the Cabana Bar, and cats and dogs of any size welcome.
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Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
600 West 2nd Street
9.4360 reviews
3 min walk to Seaholm Station (MetroRapid 803, Route 3, Route 111)The only 5-star hotel here, with LEED Gold, a 5th-floor saltwater rooftop pool and a 9.4 guest score.
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citizenM Austin Downtown
617 COLORADO ST
8.72,459 reviews
11 min walk to Downtown Station (MetroRail Red Line)LEED Gold under v4 Hospitality with 66 points, the highest of any Austin hotel in the USGBC directory, a block from West 6th Street.
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W Austin
200 Lavaca Street
8.8258 reviews
13 min walk to Downtown Station (MetroRail Red Line)A 4-star hotel with an 8.8 guest score on 2nd Street, 0.32 miles from West 6th and Nueces.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to West 6th Street in Austin?＋
Canopy By Hilton Austin Downtown at 604 W 6th St is on the street itself, 0.03 miles from the West 6th and Nueces intersection. You can walk to the core bar and restaurant strip in under a minute.
Do any hotels near West 6th Street have LEED certification?＋
Two do. Austin Proper Hotel holds LEED Gold (NC v2009, 2021, 60 pts) and citizenM Austin Downtown holds LEED Gold (v4 Hospitality New Construction, 2024, 66 pts). citizenM's certification is the more recent of the two and carries the higher point score.
Can I get to West 6th Street hotels by bus from Austin-Bergstrom Airport?＋
Yes. Route 20 Riverside runs from the airport to downtown every 15 to 30 minutes, 7 days a week, for $1.25 ($1.50 from January 10, 2027). Get off at Guadalupe and 4th Street or Guadalupe and 8th Street, both a few minutes' walk from West 6th Street.
Which hotel near West 6th Street has the best guest score?＋
Hotel ZaZa Austin at 400 Lavaca St carries a guest score of 9.8, the highest of the five hotels on this list. It has a 7th-floor rooftop pool, the Cabana Bar on the same deck, and accepts cats and dogs of all sizes.
Is parking easy near West 6th Street hotels?＋
Street parking on West 6th is limited on weekend nights. Canopy By Hilton offers valet parking (no self-park). Austin Proper offers valet only. Hotel ZaZa has valet. citizenM's parking is not listed in verified sources. If you plan to drive, confirm parking with the hotel before arrival.
What is the hotel tax rate in Austin?＋
Austin's hotel tax totals 17 percent: 6 percent Texas state tax plus 11 percent city tax. Hotels with 100 or more rooms may also add a 2 percent Austin Tourism Public Improvement District fee on top of that, billed as a separate line item.
