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Pet-friendly hotels in Austin, Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Monday to Saturday, 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 23 of the 54 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. The Austin selection spans Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Congress, University of Texas Area, The Domain & Arboretum, North Central Austin, South Austin and Austin Airport. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

The Domain and Arboretum: good for north-side plans; a detour for a classic Austin weekend. Downtown Austin: the strongest all-round base, provided you choose your block carefully. North Central Austin: a useful longer-stay base, not a shortcut to central Austin. Austin Airport: choose it for a flight, not for an Austin holiday.

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Pet-friendly hotels in Austin, Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. The Austin selection spans Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Congress, University of Texas Area, The Domain & Arboretum, North Central Austin, South Austin and Austin Airport. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: pet-friendly hotels, located in Austin (Downtown Austin, East Austin, South Congress, University of Texas Area, The Domain & Arboretum, North Central Austin, South Austin and Austin Airport); check-in 2026-11-30, check-out 2026-12-05, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: The Domain & Arboretum; Downtown Austin; North Central Austin; Austin Airport. 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 2026-11-30 to 2026-12-05; 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 (23 of 54 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • North Central Austin: A useful longer-stay base, not a shortcut to central Austin. Typical $140 a night. Subway: Rail at Highland/Crestview and Rapid 801 on Lamar help 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

3. Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin — 3-star, Wyndham

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

6. Best Western Plus Austin Airport Inn & Suites — 2-star, Best Western Plus

More hotels in the area (48)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026
  1. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South – Airport., South Austin
    #1 of 6 · South Austin

    Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South – Airport.

    2-star · Red Roof inns, Inc.

    $72a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    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 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $362 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain, The Domain & Arboretum
    #2 of 6 · The Domain & Arboretum

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $85a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A lower-rate Domain-area base with breakfast and parking included. You accept uneven maintenance, variable service and uncertain pool availability.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $425 all in for 5 nights, of which $9 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin, South Austin
    #3 of 6 · South Austin

    Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin

    3-star · Wyndham

    $87a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A value-minded driving base with roomy accommodation, free parking and pet-friendly stays. You accept uneven upkeep, noisy air-conditioning and nearby roadworks.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $434 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Sonesta Select Austin North

    2-star · Sonesta Collection Hotels

    $96a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

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

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $480 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area, North Central Austin
    #5 of 6 · North Central Austin

    Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $104a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A driving-based business stay with spacious rooms, helpful staff and free parking. You accept worn rooms, inconsistent housekeeping and traffic noise.

    $24/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $322 vs $369 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 9 of 9 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $518 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Best Western Plus Austin Airport Inn & Suites, Austin Airport
    #6 of 6 · Austin Airport

    Best Western Plus Austin Airport Inn & Suites

    2-star · Best Western Plus

    $106a night · Nov 30 to Dec 5

    A value-minded airport stay for drivers, with spacious rooms, breakfast and free parking. You accept no airport shuttle and some reported Wi-Fi failures.

    Nov 30 to Dec 5, two adults: $530 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

23 of 54 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 30 to Dec 5

  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 30 to Dec 5

  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 30 to Dec 5

  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 30 to Dec 5

  5. 5. 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 30 to Dec 5

  6. 6. 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 30 to Dec 5

  7. 7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $198 vs $233 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5

  8. 8. Hotel Magdalena · South Congress · 4-star$126/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $1,589 vs $1,841 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

48 more
  1. 1. Best Western Plus Austin Central · North Central Austin · 2-star$107Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  2. 2. Hampton Inn Austin North @ I - 35 & Hwy 183 · North Central Austin · 2-star$111Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  3. 3. Hampton Inn Austin/Airport Area South · South Austin · 2-star$114Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  4. 4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (15%)$114Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  5. 5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin Northwest Arboretum · The Domain · 4-star$16/night less than Expedia (11%)$115Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  6. 6. Aiden Austin City Hotel · South Congress · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (4%)$119Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  7. 7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin South · South Austin · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (4%)$123Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  8. 8. Staybridge Suites Austin Airport by IHG · Austin Airport · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (14%)$123Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  9. 9. Holiday Inn Austin Airport by IHG · Austin Airport · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (16%)$124Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  10. 10. Staybridge Suites Austin South Interstate Hwy 35 by IHG · South Austin · 3-star$129Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  11. 11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG · Austin Airport · 2-star$135Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  12. 12. Austin Southpark Hotel · South Austin · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (4%)$136Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  13. 13. Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown Near The Domain · The Domain · 3-star$145Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  14. 14. Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG · Downtown Austin · 3-star$15/night less than Booking.com (13%)$156Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  15. 15. Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown · Downtown Austin · 3-star$88/night less than Expedia (36%)$156Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  16. 16. Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth · East Austin · 4-star$116/night less than Expedia (31%)$162Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  17. 17. Courtyard Austin Airport · Austin Airport$163Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  18. 18. Hyatt Place Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 3-star$173Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  19. 19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG · North Central Austin · 2-star$173Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  20. 20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street · East Austin · 3-star$7/night less than Expedia (4%)$175Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  21. 21. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central · North Central Austin · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (12%)$175Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  22. 22. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street · East Austin · 2-star$181Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  23. 23. Origin Austin, A Wyndham Hotel · North Central Austin · 3-star$183Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  24. 24. Austin Motel · South Congress · 2-star$184Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  25. 25. Hilton Austin Airport · Austin Airport · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (14%)$184Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  26. 26. ARRIVE Austin · East Austin · 4-star$33/night less than Expedia (7%)$197Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  27. 27. East Austin Hotel · East Austin · 3-star$22/night less than Expedia (8%)$197Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  28. 28. Hyatt Place Austin/Arboretum · The Domain · 3-star$211Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  29. 29. Hotel Ella · University of Texas Area · 4-star$204/night less than Expedia (28%)$225Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  30. 30. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin North/Near the Domain · The Domain · 3-star$226Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  31. 31. Hilton Austin · Downtown Austin · 4-star$227Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  32. 32. Moxy Austin - University · University of Texas Area · 3-star$231Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  33. 33. Kasa 2nd Street Austin · Downtown Austin · 4-star$238Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  34. 34. Fairmont Austin · Downtown Austin · 4-star$246Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  35. 35. AC Hotel Austin-University · University of Texas Area · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (9%)$255Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  36. 36. Hotel San Jose · South Congress · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (5%)$272Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  37. 37. Colton House Hotel · South Congress · 4-star$286Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  38. 38. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Arboretum · The Domain · 3-star$288Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  39. 39. Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection · The Domain · 4-star$300Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  40. 40. The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection · University of Texas Area · 4-star$45/night less than Expedia (15%)$314Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  41. 41. Hyatt Regency Austin · Downtown Austin · 5-star$88/night less than Expedia (20%)$353Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  42. 42. The Westin Austin at The Domain · The Domain · 4-star$373Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  43. 43. Hotel Magdalena · South Congress · 4-star$126/night less than Expedia (14%)$386Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  44. 44. The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt · Downtown Austin · 4-star$400Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  45. 45. Renaissance Austin Hotel · The Domain · 4-star$547Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  46. 46. Hotel Saint Cecilia · South Congress · 4-star$66/night less than Expedia (7%)$566Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  47. 47. Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection · North Central Austin · 5-star$622Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
  48. 48. Four Seasons Hotel Austin · Downtown Austin · 5-star$963Rooms for Nov 30 to Dec 5
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