Firehouse Hostel

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About this property

Located in Austin's oldest standing fire station, this unique hostel offers conveniences such as free WiFi. The Texas Capitol Building is 0.5 miles away. The simply furnished dormitories at Firehouse Hostel provide air conditioning. The shared bathroom includes private shower stalls. Accessible through a hidden bookshelf in the lobby, the Firehouse Lounge offers handcrafted cocktails and live music. Reception is available 24-hours for your convenience. Zilker Park, which features Barton Springs Pool, is 10 minutes' drive from the Firehouse Hostel. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 7.5 miles away.

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Property highlights

- Situated in the real heart of Austin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Penthouse Suite 2 single beds and 1 large double bed
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 single beds and 1 double bed
Deluxe Suite 2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Location

Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Dallas
Australia
“Solid beds, no squeaks. A TON of water pressure. Nice and close to 6th St and nightlife.”
Ellie
Australia
“Great events, great place to meet people bc everyone wanting to stay in a hostel is here! Staff are so friendly and very welcoming!!! Beds are comfy and few washer and dryer is awesome !!”
Anton
Germany
“Location, sturdy beds (not shaking when people were moving in or out), nice kitchen area. But for short stays, it would be nice to include information on the social events in the welcome email.”
Parker
United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds. Insane shower—may as well be a car pressure washer. Great guests. Great staff. Comfortable beds. Massive lockers. Lovely stroll to the capitol.”
Mathew
Australia
“Great staff , friendly location and each bed was very private”
Bruno
Brazil
“The place has all facilities like kitchen, working area, bathrooms and an amazing bar”
Aurélie
Belgium
“I had an amazing experience at the firehouse hostel ! the location is really good, and there were super cool activities organised by Rara & Melissa who help us to meet some people when we travel alone ! I had an amazing time there and I was lucky...”
Kevin
Canada
“Rara was awesome! Good plans! WhatsApp is very helpful”
Alex
Switzerland
“It was a fantastic hostel experience for me. I met so many great people on my first day there and with such a diversity of cultures it was always exciting. The location is right on dirty 6th Str and couldn't be better. But what tops it all are the...”
Walisson
Czech Republic
“Great location, staff very friendilly and many events organized by the hostel to meet people and make new friends”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Firehouse Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Bathroom

Toilet paper
Towels
Towels/sheets (extra fee)
Toilet
Shower

Bedroom

Linen

Kitchen

Shared kitchen
Coffee machine
Cleaning products
Toaster
Stovetop
Tumble dryer
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Washing machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenette

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Activities

Happy hour
Additional charge

Living Area

Seating Area

Food & Drink

Bar
Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

Invoice provided
Lockers
Concierge service
ATM/cash machine on site
24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Additional charge

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Key card access
24-hour security

General

Shared lounge/TV area
Vending machine (drinks)
Designated smoking area
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Lift
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Iron

Languages spoken

English

House rules

Firehouse Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly asked to contact the property when making a reservation for 7 or more people.

Lockers in dorm rooms are available to use for free but guests must bring their own lock.

Towels and linens are provided. The property does not allow outside bedding.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Firehouse Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.