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Firehouse HostelvsAVIA Sanctuary at Highland Mall
Firehouse Hostel and Lounge and Habitat Suites Hotel are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Habitat Suites Hotel ranks slightly higher than Firehouse Hostel and Lounge. Habitat Suites Hotel is ranked #24 in Austin with praise from 6 sources like Fodor's, Gayot and Not For Tourists.
Firehouse Hostel
Time Out
Lonely Planet
605 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
From $29/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Time Out "Standard and deluxe dorm offerings are great for large groups, but for those who’ve outgrown the charms of sleeping in the bunk beds they also offer a pair of more conventional suites." Full review
Lonely Planet "A hostel in downtown Austin? Finally! And a pretty darned spiffy one, at that." Full review
AVIA Sanctuary at Highland Mall
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Not For Tourists Time Out Lonely Planet
500 East Highland Mall, Austin, TX 78752
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This hotel just might represent the future of green businesses... Staying here also means healthful food choices for breakfast." Full review
Fodor's "Native flowering plants, organic vegetable gardens, and fruit-bearing trees surround this environmentally friendly lodging." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel was designed to support ecological consciousness; the photovoltaic system powers about 20% of its energy." Full review
Gayot "Likely one of the best kept secrets in Austin lodging, this 96-room property offers the spaciousness of apartment living with the convenience of a hotel."
Not For Tourists "Not the best location, but it is the only 100% green hotel in A-town."
Time Out "Habitat Suites is one of Austin's most eco-friendly hotels, offering hypoallergenic suites surrounded by organic fruit and herb gardens (Bonus: the hotel uses solar power! )." Full review
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Guests can choose from one of four types of suites ranging in size, but all are equipped with 100-percent natural hygiene products—plus live potted plants to encourage clean indoor air quality.
Lonely Planet "Locally owned and eco-friendly, this quiet place is tucked away just north of downtown, away from the hustle and bustle." Full review
