These 8 hotels are chosen for travelers staying 2 weeks or longer in Austin who want in-room cooking facilities, strong guest scores, and rates that make sense at scale. Each property has a verified kitchen or kitchenette confirmed on its official website.
What to look for in a long stay hotel in Austin
A kitchen matters more than almost anything else on a month-long trip. Eating out three times a day in Austin adds up fast, and a full stovetop plus dishwasher changes the math considerably. Beyond cooking, look at parking costs (some downtown hotels charge $35-$48 per day for self-parking), pet policies if you're traveling with a dog, and whether the pool is seasonal or year-round.
Location shapes your daily routine. The Domain-area hotels have Route 3 and Route 383 stops within about a 15-minute walk. Colton House on South Congress gives you walkable dining and bars. Downtown extended-stay hotels cost more but cut commute time if your work is in the central business district.
Guest scores on this list range from 8.6 to 9.6 out of 10. The Colton House Hotel at 9.6 is the highest-rated property on the list, followed by the Home2 Suites at 9.2.
Long stay hotels in Austin compared
| Hotel | Star rating | Review score | Kitchen type | Parking | Pet-friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown | 3 | 8.7/10 | Full kitchen with stovetop | Self-park $48/day | Yes, dogs and cats |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin NW near The Domain | 3 | 9.0/10 | Full kitchen with stovetop | Free self-park | Yes, dogs and cats |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Austin The Domain Area | 3 | 8.7/10 | Full kitchen with stovetop (select rooms) | Free self-park | Yes |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Airport | 3 | 8.6/10 | Full kitchen with stovetop | Self-park $3.87/day | Yes |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin South | 3 | 8.8/10 | Full kitchen with stovetop and oven | Self-park $10/day | Yes |
| Colton House Hotel | 4 | 9.6/10 | Kitchenette or full kitchen in every room | Guest parking, $40/night plus tax | Yes, dogs only |
| Staybridge Suites Austin South Interstate Hwy 35 by IHG | 3 | 8.8/10 | Full kitchen | Self-park $7/day | Yes |
| Home2 Suites By Hilton Austin Downtown East Side | 3 | 9.2/10 | Full kitchen, induction burner on request | Self-park $35/day | Yes, dogs |
Booking tips for extended stays in Austin
- Most hotels on this list are extended-stay brands (Homewood, Home2, Residence Inn, TownePlace, Staybridge) built for trips of a week or more.
- Austin hotel tax totals 17% (Texas state 6% plus City of Austin 11%). Hotels with 100 or more rooms may also add a 2% Tourism Public Improvement District fee on top of that.
- Free parking saves real money on a long stay. The Domain-area Homewood Suites and Residence Inn both offer complimentary self-parking. Over a month, the $48 daily rate at the downtown Homewood Suites adds up to more than $1,400.
- The airport Residence Inn includes a free airport shuttle, subject to availability, and lists parking at only $3.87 per day, the lowest paid parking on this list.
- Austin's lowest hotel rates typically fall in January and February. SXSW (March 15-21, 2027) drives sharp price spikes, so plan your stay dates around it if budget matters.
Long stay hotels near the Domain vs. downtown Austin
The Domain area gives you free parking and quieter surroundings. MetroRapid 803 runs from The Domain to UT and downtown; the Homewood Suites NW near The Domain (rated 9.0) and the Residence Inn Domain Area (rated 8.7) are both under a mile from an 803 station as the crow flies, so plan on a short drive or a local bus connection. Both are near the Domain shopping district.
For a month-long work assignment in northwest Austin, these two properties offer the strongest combination of kitchen facilities, free parking, and guest satisfaction.
Downtown properties cost more to park and carry higher base rates, but the Homewood Suites Austin Downtown on East Avenue puts you within walking distance of Rainey Street and Lady Bird Lake. The Home2 Suites on East 5th Street (rated 9.2) is the highest-scoring Hilton property on this list and is in the East Austin corridor, close to bars and restaurants on East 6th Street.
South Austin options, including the TownePlace Suites and Staybridge Suites on Little Texas Lane, share a building complex and offer the lowest parking costs of the non-airport properties. Both are close to South Congress Avenue and the IH-35 corridor.
The hotels
Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown
78 East Avenue
8.7511 reviews
12 min walk to Downtown Station (MetroRail Red Line)Every room has a full kitchen with stovetop, dishwasher and full-size refrigerator, plus free hot breakfast daily, rated 8.7 out of 10.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin NW near The Domain
10925 Stonelake Blvd
9.0450 reviews
4 min walk to Braker & Mopac (Farside & Midblock) stop (Route 3)A full kitchen with a two-burner stove and dishwasher in every room, free self-parking and a 9.0 out of 10, near northwest Austin tech campuses.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Austin The Domain Area
3713 Tudor Blvd
8.7200 reviews
10 min walk to Capital of Texas & Stonelake stop (Route 383)Kitchens with stovetop and dishwasher in most room types, free on-site parking and free hot breakfast near The Domain, rated 8.7 out of 10.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Airport
3201 Caseybridge Ct
8.6233 reviews
14 min walk to Metropolis & Metlink stop (Route 228)Parking at $3.87 per day, the lowest on this list, plus a free airport shuttle, a full kitchen with stovetop and free full American breakfast.
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin South
901 Little Texas Lane Building #G
8.8479 reviews
8 min walk to Stassney & Mira stop (Route 311)A full kitchen with stovetop and oven in every room, self-parking at $10 per day and free hot breakfast 6:30 to 9:00 AM on weekdays.
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Colton House Hotel
2510 South Congress Ave
9.6833 reviews
2 min walk to Oltorf Station (MetroRapid 801, Route 1)Every room has a kitchenette or full kitchen, plus a 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes and a yoga studio on South Congress, rated 9.6 out of 10.
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Staybridge Suites Austin South Interstate Hwy 35 by IHG
901 Little Texas Lane Building #F
8.8492 reviews
4 min walk to Stassney & Mira stop (Route 311)A full kitchen, free hot breakfast, self-parking at $7 per day and a pet policy that accepts multiple pets, rated 8.8 out of 10.
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Austin Downtown East Side
2033 E. 5th Street
9.2383 reviews
13 min walk to Plaza Saltillo Station (MetroRail Red Line)A full kitchen with dishwasher, induction burner cooktops from the front desk and free hot breakfast, rated 9.2 out of 10, with parking at $35 per day.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Austin extended-stay hotel has the lowest parking cost?＋
The Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Airport charges $3.87 per day for self-parking, the lowest on this list. It also includes a free airport shuttle. For non-airport properties, the Staybridge Suites Austin South charges $7 per day and the TownePlace Suites Austin South charges $10 per day. The Domain-area Homewood Suites and Residence Inn both offer complimentary parking.
Do all these hotels include breakfast?＋
Most do. The Homewood Suites properties, both Residence Inns, TownePlace Suites, Staybridge Suites, and Home2 Suites all include free hot breakfast. The Colton House Hotel does not list complimentary breakfast among its published amenities.
What is the hotel tax rate in Austin?＋
Austin hotel tax totals 17%: Texas state tax of 6% plus City of Austin tax of 11% (which includes a 9% occupancy tax and a 2% venue project tax). Hotels with 100 or more rooms may also charge a separate 2% Tourism Public Improvement District fee on top of the 17% tax. That fee is not a tax and hotels choose whether to pass it to guests.
Which hotel is best for long stays with a dog?＋
Several hotels on this list accept dogs. The Colton House Hotel charges $50 per stay for dogs and limits stays to dog-friendly rooms. The Staybridge Suites accepts multiple pets with fees that scale by length of stay. The Homewood Suites properties accept dogs and cats. Check each hotel's current pet policy before booking, as weight limits and room availability vary.
Is there a transit option from downtown Austin to The Domain for long-stay guests?＋
Yes. MetroRapid 803 runs between The Domain in northwest Austin and downtown, passing through UT campus. It costs $1.25 per ride ($1.50 from January 10, 2027), capped at $2.50 per service day ($3 from that date) after two paid rides. The Domain-area Homewood Suites and Residence Inn are within about 10-12 minutes' walk of The Domain MetroRapid stop.
When are Austin hotel rates lowest for a long stay?＋
January and February are typically the lowest-rate months in Austin. SXSW (March 15-21, 2027) drives significant price increases, so a long stay that overlaps with that period will cost more. Summer months see moderate demand. If your dates are flexible, a stay starting in late January and ending before mid-March gives you the best chance at lower rates.
