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Austin hotels under $500 a night, Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights, Wednesday to Tuesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 24 of the 58 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

South Austin: practical with a car, but don't mistake St. Elmo for SoCo. Austin Airport: choose it for a flight, not for an Austin holiday. Downtown Austin: the strongest all-round base, provided you choose your block carefully. The Domain and Arboretum: good for north-side plans; a detour for a classic Austin weekend.

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Austin hotels under $500 a night, Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Austin under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-25, check-out 2026-12-01, 6 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: South Austin; Austin Airport; Downtown Austin; The Domain & Arboretum. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-25 to 2026-12-01; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (24 of 58 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • South Austin: Practical with a car, but don't mistake St. Elmo for SoCo. Typical $149 a night. Subway: Rapid 801 on South Congress and bus 7 on Bluff Springs help only nearby addresses.
  • Austin Airport: Choose it for a flight, not for an Austin holiday. Typical $173 a night. Subway: Bus 20 serves East Riverside and AUS, but not every lodging street.
  • Downtown Austin: The strongest all-round base, provided you choose your block carefully. Typical $379 a night. Subway: Walk Congress Avenue, Second Street and the lakefront.
  • The Domain & Arboretum: Good for north-side plans; a detour for a classic Austin weekend. Typical $192 a night. Subway: Walk within each shopping district, not between them.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Austin Downtown/Capitol Area — 2-star, Super 8

2. Ramada by Wyndham Austin South — 3-star, Ramada

3. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South – Airport. — 2-star, Red Roof inns, Inc.

4. Quality Suites Austin South St. Elmo District — 2-star, Choice Hotels

5. Sonesta Select Austin North — 2-star, Sonesta Collection Hotels

6. Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG — 3-star, Hotel Indigo

More hotels in the area (52)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2026
  1. Super 8 by Wyndham Austin Downtown/Capitol Area, East Austin
    #1 of 6 · East Austin

    Super 8 by Wyndham Austin Downtown/Capitol Area

    2-star · Super 8

    $66a night · Nov 25 to Dec 1

    The lowest-rate East Austin option with free parking and useful downtown-edge access. You accept uneven cleaning, worn fittings and highway construction noise. Four minutes' walk to Franklin Barbecue, 15 minutes' walk to Texas State Capitol.

    Nov 25 to Dec 1, two adults: $397 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Ramada by Wyndham Austin South, South Austin
    #2 of 6 · South Austin

    Ramada by Wyndham Austin South

    3-star · Ramada

    $76a night · Nov 25 to Dec 1

    A lower-rate driving stop with hot breakfast, free parking and in-room appliances. You accept recurring musty smells and uneven pool and gym upkeep.

    $15/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $155 vs $185 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to Dec 1, two adults: $453 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South – Airport., South Austin
    #3 of 6 · South Austin

    Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South – Airport.

    2-star · Red Roof inns, Inc.

    $77a night · Nov 25 to Dec 1

    A low-rate overnight for drivers, with free parking and a first pet staying free. You accept highway noise, loud air conditioners and inconsistent cleaning.

    Nov 25 to Dec 1, two adults: $462 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Quality Suites Austin South St. Elmo District, South Austin
    #4 of 6 · South Austin

    Quality Suites Austin South St. Elmo District

    2-star · Choice Hotels

    $81a night · Nov 25 to Dec 1

    Roomy budget suites with an indoor pool, free parking and notably friendly staff. You accept weak Wi-Fi ratings and mixed breakfast feedback.

    Nov 25 to Dec 1, two adults: $486 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Sonesta Select Austin North, North Central Austin
    #5 of 6 · North Central Austin

    Sonesta Select Austin North

    2-star · Sonesta Collection Hotels

    $81a night · Nov 25 to Dec 1

    Generously sized budget rooms with desks and sitting areas for short driving-based stays. You accept worn furnishings, recurring odors and inconsistent cleaning.

    Nov 25 to Dec 1, two adults: $485 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG, Downtown Austin
    #6 of 6 · Downtown Austin

    Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

    3-star · Hotel Indigo

    $86a night · Nov 25 to Dec 1

    A lower-rate concert base across from Stubb’s, with friendly staff and a rooftop pool. You accept late-night bass and occasional hot-water or bathroom faults. Seven minutes' walk to Historic Sixth Street entertainment district, nine minutes' walk to Franklin Barbecue.

    $15/night less than Booking.com (13%)

    Axel $193 vs $223 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026.

    Nov 25 to Dec 1, two adults: $519 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

24 of 58 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown · Downtown Austin · 3-star$88/night less than Expedia (36%)

    Axel $313 vs $489 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 9 of 9 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

  2. 2. Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth · East Austin · 4-star$116/night less than Expedia (31%)

    Axel $504 vs $735 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

  3. 3. Hotel Ella · University of Texas Area · 4-star$204/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $1,072 vs $1,480 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

  4. 4. Hyatt Regency Austin · Downtown Austin · 5-star$88/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $682 vs $857 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

  5. 5. Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG · North Central Austin · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $210 vs $259 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

  6. 6. Ramada by Wyndham Austin South · South Austin · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $155 vs $185 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

  7. 7. Holiday Inn Austin Airport by IHG · Austin Airport · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $270 vs $322 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

  8. 8. The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection · University of Texas Area · 4-star$45/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $519 vs $609 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

52 more
  1. 1. Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin · South Austin · 3-star$90Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  2. 2. Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG · North Central Austin · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (19%)$91Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  3. 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain · The Domain · 3-star$94Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  4. 4. Best Western Plus Austin Central · North Central Austin · 2-star$96Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  5. 5. Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area · North Central Austin · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (13%)$99Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  6. 6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 2-star$100Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  7. 7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (15%)$102Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  8. 8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin Northwest Arboretum · The Domain · 4-star$16/night less than Expedia (11%)$103Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  9. 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG · North Central Austin · 2-star$105Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  10. 10. Best Western Plus Austin Airport Inn & Suites · Austin Airport · 2-star$106Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  11. 11. Hampton Inn Austin North @ I - 35 & Hwy 183 · North Central Austin · 2-star$109Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  12. 12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin South · South Austin · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (4%)$110Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  13. 13. Staybridge Suites Austin Airport by IHG · Austin Airport · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (14%)$116Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  14. 14. Staybridge Suites Austin South Interstate Hwy 35 by IHG · South Austin · 3-star$117Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  15. 15. Holiday Inn Austin Airport by IHG · Austin Airport · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (16%)$118Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  16. 16. Aiden Austin City Hotel · South Congress · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (4%)$120Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  17. 17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG · Austin Airport · 2-star$122Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  18. 18. Hampton Inn Austin/Airport Area South · South Austin · 2-star$122Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  19. 19. Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown · Downtown Austin · 3-star$88/night less than Expedia (36%)$128Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  20. 20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central · North Central Austin · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (12%)$130Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  21. 21. Austin Southpark Hotel · South Austin · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (4%)$133Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  22. 22. Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown Near The Domain · The Domain · 3-star$134Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  23. 23. Moxy Austin - University · University of Texas Area · 3-star$136Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  24. 24. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street · East Austin · 2-star$137Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  25. 25. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street · East Austin · 3-star$7/night less than Expedia (4%)$145Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  26. 26. Hyatt Place Austin/Arboretum · The Domain · 3-star$147Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  27. 27. Courtyard Austin Airport · Austin Airport$148Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  28. 28. Hyatt Place Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 3-star$156Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  29. 29. Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth · East Austin · 4-star$116/night less than Expedia (31%)$162Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  30. 30. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin North/Near the Domain · The Domain · 3-star$165Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  31. 31. Kasa 2nd Street Austin · Downtown Austin · 4-star$176Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  32. 32. Hilton Austin · Downtown Austin · 4-star$178Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  33. 33. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Arboretum · The Domain · 3-star$178Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  34. 34. Austin Marriott South · South Austin · 4-star$185Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  35. 35. Hilton Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (14%)$186Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  36. 36. Origin Austin, A Wyndham Hotel · North Central Austin · 3-star$190Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  37. 37. ARRIVE Austin · East Austin · 4-star$33/night less than Expedia (7%)$193Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  38. 38. Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection · The Domain · 4-star$194Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  39. 39. AC Hotel Austin-University · University of Texas Area · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (9%)$195Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  40. 40. At&T Hotel And Conference Center · University of Texas Area$204Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  41. 41. East Austin Hotel · East Austin · 3-star$22/night less than Expedia (8%)$212Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  42. 42. Hotel Ella · University of Texas Area · 4-star$204/night less than Expedia (28%)$217Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  43. 43. Austin Motel · South Congress · 2-star$222Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  44. 44. Hyatt Regency Austin · Downtown Austin · 5-star$88/night less than Expedia (20%)$222Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  45. 45. Fairmont Austin · Downtown Austin · 4-star$239Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  46. 46. The Westin Austin at The Domain · The Domain · 4-star$250Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  47. 47. The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection · University of Texas Area · 4-star$45/night less than Expedia (15%)$260Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  48. 48. Colton House Hotel · South Congress · 4-star$295Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  49. 49. Hotel San Jose · South Congress · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (5%)$306Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  50. 50. Hotel Magdalena · South Congress · 4-star$126/night less than Expedia (14%)$345Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  51. 51. The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt · Downtown Austin · 4-star$384Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
  52. 52. JW Marriott Austin · Downtown Austin · 4-star$408Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 1
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