Hotels on this list are in the Second Street District, Austin's polished downtown retail corridor between City Hall and the Seaholm District. They're listed by guest review score. The five hotels below span upscale and mid-range segments, giving you a real choice between a 5-star spa property and a well-reviewed 4-star option a short walk from Lady Bird Lake.
What the Second Street District offers hotel guests
The Second Street District runs along West 2nd Street between Lavaca and Bowie, with City Hall at the eastern end and the Seaholm development at the western end. Lady Bird Lake's hike-and-bike trail is a 10-minute walk south. The neighborhood draws weekend leisure guests and visitors heading to Rainey Street or South Congress.
Austin Proper is a short walk from the MetroRapid 803 at Seaholm Station, which connects north to The Domain and south to Westgate via UT and downtown. The Route 20 Riverside bus to Austin-Bergstrom Airport runs every 15 to 30 minutes and costs $1.25 a ride ($1.50 from January 10, 2027), with fare capping at $2.50 ($3 from that date) for the day after two paid trips.
Note that the Austin Convention Center at 500 E. Cesar Chavez St is closed for demolition and rebuild through late 2028, with a targeted reopening for the 2029 spring festival season. Palmer Events Center at 900 Barton Springs Road remains open.
Second Street District hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Pool | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Marriott Downtown | 4 | 10.0 | Rooftop outdoor | Valet only |
| Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels | 5 | 9.4 | Rooftop saltwater | Valet only |
| Canopy By Hilton Austin Downtown | 4 | 9.2 | Rooftop outdoor | Valet, covered |
| JW Marriott Austin | 4 | 9.0 | Rooftop, heated | Valet only |
| Hyatt Regency Austin | 5 | 8.8 | Outdoor | Self-park and valet |
Transit and parking tips for this neighborhood
- CapMetro's fare cap means two bus rides in a day costs $2.50 ($3 from January 10, 2027) total, and every ride after that is free until 3:59am. Tap a contactless card or phone directly on the bus reader, no app needed.
- The MetroRapid 803 (Burnet/South Lamar) stops at Seaholm Station on Cesar Chavez and connects to The Domain in the north and Westgate in the south, passing UT and downtown.
- Route 20 Riverside runs to Austin-Bergstrom Airport every 15 to 30 minutes, seven days a week, for $1.25 a ride ($1.50 from January 10, 2027). Pick it up on Riverside Drive, a short walk or rideshare from any hotel on this list.
- Hotel parking in this district is almost exclusively valet. The Hyatt Regency is the only hotel on this list with a self-park option, in a 700-plus-space on-site garage.
The hotels
Austin Marriott Downtown
304 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST
10.0654 reviews
6 min walk to Downtown Station (MetroRail Red Line)A 10.0 guest score, with a 7th-floor rooftop pool, cabanas and the Zanzibar tiki bar.
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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)LEED Gold at 60 points and a 9.4 guest score, with a 5th-floor rooftop saltwater pool, Verbena Spa and La Piscina bar, 0.24 miles from the district.
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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)A 9.2 guest score at 4 stars, with a rooftop pool terrace with city views and on-site EV charging.
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JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd St
9.0503 reviews
8 min walk to Downtown Station (MetroRail Red Line)On E 2nd St at the center of the district, with LEED Silver, a 9.0 guest score, a heated rooftop pool and the Edge Rooftop Bar.
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Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs Rd
8.8801 reviews
4 min walk to Vic Mathias & Auditorium Shores stop (MetroRapid 801, Route 1, Route 7)Self-park and valet in a 700-plus-space on-site garage, the only hotel here with both, across Lady Bird Lake on Barton Springs Road.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel in the Second Street District has the best guest rating?＋
Austin Marriott Downtown holds a 10.0 guest score, the highest of any hotel on this list. It is at 304 E Cesar Chavez St, on the southeast edge of the district near Lady Bird Lake.
Are there LEED-certified hotels in the Second Street District?＋
Two hotels on this list hold verified LEED certifications. Austin Proper Hotel holds LEED Gold (60 points, 2021) and JW Marriott Austin holds LEED Silver (51 points, 2016), both certified under LEED NC v2009 by the U.S. Green Building Council.
How do I get from these hotels to Austin-Bergstrom Airport without a car?＋
Route 20 Riverside runs from downtown to the airport every 15 to 30 minutes, seven days a week, for $1.25 a ride ($1.50 from January 10, 2027). The fare caps at $2.50 ($3 from January 10, 2027) for the day after two paid trips. Pick it up on Riverside Drive, a short walk or rideshare south from any hotel on this list. At the airport, the bus stop is on the lower level outside baggage claim at the neon guitar bus stop.
Is the Austin Convention Center open for events near these hotels?＋
No. The Austin Convention Center at 500 E. Cesar Chavez St closed in April 2025 for demolition and rebuild. No events are scheduled there before 2029. Palmer Events Center at 900 Barton Springs Road remains open.
Which hotel on this list has self-parking?＋
Hyatt Regency Austin is the only hotel on this list with confirmed self-parking, in an on-site garage with more than 700 spaces. All other hotels on this list offer valet only.
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 rather than a tax.
