$94 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 18, 2013 Check-out: Jun 20, 2013

Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

2 stars
507 South First Street, Austin, TX 78704
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.7
out of 5
61 reviews
Great location

Great location. Close to the wonderful South Congress scene food art antiques and music. See full review

  • New York Artist
  • Jun 27, 2012
Location

Great location for price. Towels a little rough though. See full review

  • Cubb
  • Jun 6, 2012
Austin suites for extended stays near downtown

The Homestead Austin Downtown – Town Lake offers clean, budget-friendly hotel suites conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Austin and most major attractions. Guests can stay for a weekend, a week, or three months. The hotel caters to independent travelers who seek space to cook and enjoy meals in their room. Each room is outfitted with a kitchen, including all the tools necessary for a proper dinner.

Highlights
  • Conveniently located less than a mile from downtown Austin
  • Wireless Internet (fees apply)
  • Fully-equipped kitchens
Location

The Homestead Austin Downtown – Town Lake sits on 1st Street, less than a mile south of downtown Austin and just a short walk to many attractions.

Rooms

Designed specially for travelers planning extended stays, the suites at the Homestead Austin Downtown-Town Lake offer the convenience of having a kitchen with microwave, stove and refrigerator so guests may prepare food on their own. Entertain friends or colleagues in the dining area or concentrate on work at your own desk with wireless Internet access (fees apply).

Features

Guests of the Homestead Austin Downtown – Town Lake enjoy one full housekeeping service (with new towels) for a seven-night stay. Guests can exchange towels at the front desk if needed and pay a bit extra for additional cleaning services. The hotel offers guests access to an off-site fitness club (fees apply).

Complimentary on-site self-parking is available. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel (fees apply).

Transportation
  • Austin Amtrak Station (.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (6 mi/9.7 km)
Attractions
  • Congress Avenue Bridge and bats (.4 mi/.6 km)
  • Austin Convention Center (.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • 6th Street entertainment (.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Texas State Capitol (1.2 mi/2 km)
  • Zilker Park (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
  • Bob Bullock Texas History Museum (1.7 mi/2.8 km)
Business
  • Fax and copy service (fees apply)
  • Wireless Internet (fees apply)
Policies and Fees

The hotel requires full payment of the entire stay upon check-in. 

 

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake Rooms

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STUDIO-KING BEDKITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREAHANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
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DELUXE STUDIO-KING BEDSLEEPER SOFA KITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREANON SMOKING
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STUDIO-KING BEDKITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREAHANDICAP ACCESSIBLE NON SMOKING
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STUDIO-KING BEDKITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREANON SMOKING
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STUDIO-QUEEN BEDKITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREA
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STUDIO-QUEEN BEDKITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREAHANDICAP ACCESSIBLE NON SMOKING
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STUDIO-QUEEN BEDKITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREANON SMOKING
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STUDIO-2 QUEEN BEDSKITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREANON SMOKING
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DELUXE STUDIO-KING BEDSLEEPER SOFA KITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREA
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DELUXE STUDIO-KING BEDSLEEPER SOFA KITCHEN DINING AND WORK AREAHANDICAP ACCESSIBLE NON SMOKING

Amenities

  • FREE parking
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Elevators
Phone service
Activities
Exercise gym
Dining
Meal plan - continental
Vending machines
Services
Guest laundromat
Security
FAX
Copy service
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Accessible rooms
Room
Kitchen
Heated guest rooms
Sofa bed
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

30.2571 -97.7502
Nearby airports
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM AIRPORT, (AUS), 7.00, MI, NW;
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Austin's Children Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Austin City Limits Live: 0.6 mi
  • Zach Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Austin Convention Center: 0.8 mi
  • O. Henry Home and Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Umlauf Sculpture Garden: 1.1 mi
  • St. Marys Cathedral: 1.2 mi
  • Zilker Metropolitan Park: 1.3 mi
  • Texas State Capitol: 1.3 mi
  • Barton Springs Pool: 1.4 mi
  • Zilker Botanical Garden: 1.5 mi
  • Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum: 1.7 mi
  • Frank Erwin Center: 1.8 mi
  • Austin Nature and Science Center: 1.8 mi
  • The Blanton Museum of Art: 1.8 mi
  • Austin's Children Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Austin City Limits Live: 0.6 mi
  • Zach Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Austin Convention Center: 0.8 mi
  • O. Henry Home and Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Umlauf Sculpture Garden: 1.1 mi
  • St. Marys Cathedral: 1.2 mi
  • Zilker Metropolitan Park: 1.3 mi
  • Texas State Capitol: 1.3 mi
  • Barton Springs Pool: 1.4 mi
  • Zilker Botanical Garden: 1.5 mi
  • Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum: 1.7 mi
  • Frank Erwin Center: 1.8 mi
  • Austin Nature and Science Center: 1.8 mi
  • The Blanton Museum of Art: 1.8 mi
  • Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail: 2 mi
  • Town Lake: 2 mi
  • Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium: 2.2 mi
  • University of Texas at Austin: 2.2 mi
  • One World Theater: 2.3 mi
  • Texas Memorial Museum: 2.3 mi
  • LBJ Presidential Library: 2.3 mi
  • Elisabet Ney Museum: 3.7 mi
  • Texas Military Forces Museum: 4 mi
  • Mayfield Park Cottage: 4 mi
  • Mount Bonnell: 4.9 mi
  • McKinney Falls State Park: 5.5 mi
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: 8.9 mi
  • Circuit of the Americas: 10.8 mi
  • Austin Zoo: 11.2 mi
  • Westcave Preserve: 24.1 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (61)

Ratings and reviews for Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Overall score

2.7 / 5
61 out of 61
Amenities:
2.6
Room cleanliness:
3.1
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.9
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.2

61% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

1
NYerVisitingTX
New York, NY
May 15, 2013

Didn't realize how basic a hotel could be..

We booked this room for a wedding and extra few nights in Austin. Breakfast is not included.. it is called "grab and go" and when we went down to check it out there was only coffee. The kitchenette was very old and beat up and the bathroom was moldy. It did not come with any type of complimentary shampoo, etc. and there was no maid service. You had to pick up extra towels at the desk and take your garbage yourself. I felt really misled and would NOT recommend staying here (especially if you pay $150+ per night!)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Threadgills is right next store.. very homey bar/restaurant with lovely staff.

Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

2
Dillon Pup
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Apr 19, 2013

austin

great location. stale air. especially in the corridors

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

3
Benny55
San Francisco, CA
Sep 4, 2012

Affordability near the heart of Austin

There are few hotels that can boast such a great location in Austin for such a low price. Although the hotel amenities aren't first class, it's located near a lot of the more interesting areas in town. Great for extended stays.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

3
Magnificient M
Oakland, California
Jul 24, 2012

A room near my favroite part of Austin

This hotel is all about location to me. It's close enough to South Congress and Downtown fun that I don't spend all my time in a car while visiting Austin. Because of its affordability, it can't attract some younger, less profession clients that are oblivious to the fact that 4:00am is not a time to rage and slam doors. Luckily the staff is responsive to help minimize the chaos. I was on the second floor for this visit and was unable to open my window so the place felt really stuffy. I value fresh air and would make sure to ask next time if my windows open or not! Thank you.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Torchy's Tacos

Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

1
Cypgrl
Cypress, Texas
Jul 5, 2012

Gross!!

When we arrived, the bed looked as if it had been slept in. One of the employees came to make it and as she was making it, there were 3 crickets in the bed! Sick!!! We were moved to a different room but my friend staying with me got bit by something in the bed & now has a rash. Do not stay here!! Disgusting!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

4
New York Artist
Business
New York, NY, USA
Jun 27, 2012

Great location

Great location. Close to the wonderful South Congress scene food art antiques and music.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

Gueros for food and drinks. Amazing Mexican food!

Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

3
Pomko
Houston, TX
Jun 25, 2012

Good Value

Less expensive than other hotels in the area, but this is all about location. This hotel is very conveniently located for downtown Austin, Barton Springs, and South Congress. The hotel itself is average, meaning it's good enough. Don't expect luxury. But the room was clean and comfortable. The AC worked. Free WiFi (pretty fast). And thanks to an online discount we saved some money. No ice-maker in the entire place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Barton Springs is very close - cool off on a hot day. You could even walk there, but maybe not when it's 100 degrees out.

Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

4
Cubb
Killeen, TX, USA
Jun 6, 2012

Location

Great location for price. Towels a little rough though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

3
Cubb
Killeen, TX, USA
Apr 23, 2012

Ok place

Hotel has great location for a low price... Towels were really rough though.. That is the only thing i would change about this place you get what you pay for. Would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Nightlife tip: Short drive from hotel

Pretty close to 6th street for cheap.

Review of Homestead Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

Reviewer score

4
texas chica
San Antonio, TX, USA
Feb 9, 2012

Location, Location,Location

Excellent location if going to any function at Palmer Center. Walking distance to Palmer!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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