FIREHOUSE HOSTEL
VIDEO TOUR
Downtown Austin Hostel — Historic, Central, Affordable
Firehouse Hostel Intro — Downtown Austin
Firehouse Hostel is a historic hostel in Austin housed in the city's oldest standing fire station, built in 1885. As a budget-friendly place to stay in Austin, it sits right in the heart of downtown — one block from the Texas Capitol and steps from 6th Street nightlife, restaurants, and live music. Whether you're booking a dorm bed or a private room, the location alone is hard to beat.
This downtown Austin hostel is designed for travelers who want to be close to everything without the hotel price tag. As a hostel near 6th Street, you're walking distance from Austin's best bars, breweries, and music venues. The building itself is part of the experience — original brick, iron details, and the hidden Firehouse Lounge speakeasy tucked inside.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE
The video walks through the hostel's common areas, dorm rooms, and the atmosphere that makes the Firehouse feel different from a standard budget stay — authentic character in a building with real history.
STAYING AT FIREHOUSE
Dorm beds from $35/night. Private rooms from $89. Free WiFi, on-site laundry, a full communal kitchen, and 24/7 front desk. Friday night pub crawl included free for all hostel guests.
EXPLORE AUSTIN
Walk to the Texas Capitol, Congress Avenue, and the Red River Cultural District. Rainey Street, Barton Springs, and South Congress are all within easy reach from our downtown location.