Firehouse Hostel

Excellent location, great value for the money. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice, clean room; excellent bathroom.

The hostel is in a great location and the staff were really nice. It was clean, had good wifi and free coffee One time the shower was only warm.

met lovely people who i still keep in touch with. kitchen was well equiped. didnt nee takeout everyday great location. can walk to downtown music loud until late, but did not bother me too much

It is in downtown Noises

Friendly staff and very close to the venues for the Austin Film Festival

Staff were great. Location being right on 6th street is a massive bonus No AC in room, quite uncomfortable to sleep in those conditions

OK

Superb

Superb

The location is really good, they also provide a laundry and a dryer. There s also a bar at the ground floor and they have have different nights. Overall, if you like staying in hostels, this is a clean and really comfortable one For me everything was good

The location was perfect, I met some amazing people pretty easily and the downstairs bar was perfect. The bed was comfy and had what I need and Bathrooms we're very clean compared to other hostels, with lovely showers. My only cimplaint was that The room was a mess but guess that was up to the roommates! Oh, nd the curtains do not cover the bed fully which is annoying but bearable.

Amazing location. Met heaps of cool people. The staff are awesome, especially Ryan and Mike!

Amazing location. Met heaps of cool people. The staff are awesome, especially Ryan and Mike!

Staff always available. I met people from around the world staying there. Great bed rate for downtown Austin.

The hostel has a great atmosphere, and my roommates were really nice and friendly. The afternoon receptionist was especially lovely and always willing to help. The kitchen is well equipped, the bathrooms were good, and the hidden bar inside the hostel is definitely a highlight! The location is unbeatable, within walking distance of pretty much everything. We had an issue with the kitchen’s circuit breaker, and the morning receptionist didn’t seem particularly willing to help at first. The area can also get a bit noisy due to the nearby bars and nightlife, especially on weekends, although this wasn’t a problem for me personally.

Rooms need updating. My mattress was uncomfortable. Need curtains that go all the way around the bed. Need more hooks and places to put your things in the bathroom.

Great location and the staff was very helpful. Rooms need updating. My mattress was uncomfortable. Need curtains that go all the way around the bed. Need more hooks and places to put your things in the bathroom.

The location is awesome The festival crowd wasn’t my cup of tea, but what’re ya gon do about it

The location is awesome The festival crowd wasn’t my cup of tea, but what’re ya gon do about it

It has some very uncomfortable beds and a male staff member with poor customer service skills.

FireHouse Hostel is a fantastic place to stay! The atmosphere is welcoming, the vibe is great, and the experience made my stay memorable. A special shout-out to Howie, the manager, for his outstanding hospitality, professionalism, and dedication to making guests feel welcome. It's people like him who make the difference! I highly recommend FireHouse Hostel and would absolutely stay here again.

Exceptional

Really Cool

The option(s) to choose whatever room to stay for comfort and peace is absolutely quaint. 💯👍

I enjoyed my stay. That staff and bar crew were outstanding. Loved my visit!

Building in poor shape.access is challenging. Neighborhood is ok and lively.walking distance to Metro lines.

You could hear the music from the street outside all night but it was manageable and kinda expected. However at around 1 or 2am it got noticeably louder and bassy to the point it was a little silly. We stayed on floor 3 and it woke us up. Along with the constant traffic/loud conversations outside the room all night. And then people leaving at 5am. And then a leaf blower at 0730. There was only a couple of solid hours sleep where we didn’t get woken up by something. It’s a shame because the place was otherwise faultless.

Very lovley! Can't beat the location!!

Great place to stay when your on a solo trip and want something affordable. Stage was kind and helpful and the vibes were just chill. Loved how everything is pretty much walking distance and how they have a speakeasy bar!

Had a great time in Austin while staying here!

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Unexpectedly clean, friendly and just the place I needed to get a few winks every night. Bathroom was clean and up to the mark which is my main thing for a place I stay in. The staff were super friendly and from different places. Comfortable beds and respectful room mates.

Gratitude for the gracious hospitality!!!

Really friendly staff, super nice. My first hostal and is great vibe if your are outgoing and like to meet poeple.

The AC works well and part of the staff was nice

It was amazing that’s the only word I can think of to describe the experience

This place is extremely well run. It’s clean. The showers are nice and the rooms have excellent air-conditioning. I’ve stayed here several times, and it’s much nicer than the budget motels down the street. If you’re a solar traveler, I highly recommend staying here.

Will definitely come again. Great people all around!

Great location. Free laundry.

First time staying at a hostel, was a good experience in a nice location.

Good place, but the bathroom feels a little bit outdated.

Will stay here again

A few notes might be either adding curtains for the top bunks as well or maybe a small light like the fans. Thanks again. Enjoy your visit.

Loud music playing until 2 AM from the bar downstairs. No lights in the bunk. Rather dirty, but great location.

Clean room. Helpful staff

Nice!

Clean, friendly

Great place to stay for a quick weekend trip to downtown. The bar downstairs was convenient so was the location. Staff was very friendly!

Nice place for a hostel, there can be some questionable people in the area outside the place at times but it’s more so the city itself. Would certainly stay here again when I return

Perfect hostel in terms of amenities, staff, guests, location. A bit pricier than European hostels but well worth it.

second time staying them and i absolutely love how convenient it is towards the moody center and the austin convention center, and very affordable for the downtown area.

I enjoy staying in hostels and this is an excellent place. My second stay here. Always gave a good experience. Friendly staff and nice people staying there. I like the organized activities.

Thank you!

Awesome hostel downtown ATX!! There's a bar area behind the bookcase with live music & great atmosphere (bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper). You get a $5 token to use at the bar at checkin. Beds are really comfy and have a locker underneath. They sell locks for $10, or you can rent one for $2/day. Beds have 2 blankets, 2 huge pillows, a towel, a fan, & outlets. Kitchen is stocked and there are a few places to sit & watch the downtown traffic. Washer/dryer on 2nd floor. Downtown is right outside!! The only con is there were no privacy curtains on the bottom bunks. Definitely recommend this place.

Julia (from France) was extremely helpful when I lost my phone. The a/c was brilliant for the scorching hot weather.

Nice

I had an AMAZING stay at Firehouse. The warm atmosphere, helpful staff, and comfy beds made it a great experience. The lounge beneath is hostel was also so convenient. I can’t wait to come back!

Love that its right on 6th street. Staff really friendly. Met cool people from around the world.

Firehouse Hostel was a fantastic place to stay! The location is perfect—right in the heart of everything, with easy access to great bars, food, and live music. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere had a fun, welcoming vibe. The historic building adds a lot of charm, and the hidden speakeasy behind the bookshelf was such a cool touch. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and great value. Would definitely stay here again!

Some notes.. I wasn’t aware it’s an all ages hostel so there was a wide range of ages in the shared room. Also we had a disruptive guest in the room and it wasn’t clear how to circulate concerns/security.

This is a great place to stay.

The staff is professional and friendly Really nice to stay here.

It's really nice and the staff is professional.

The property was overall great for the price! The staff were nice, as was the speakeasy/ bar directly attached. It was pretty clean (beds, bathroom) and maintenance issues were quickly addressed. The rooms did smell kind of bad/ musty/ humid, but just from the fact that there were 6 people in that space. I would definitely stay again!

Not bad with good location

It was nice

It was my first time in a hostel, and it was a good experience. If i were to come back to Austin for the same event I attended, I would for sure come back.

This was my first hostel stay and I loved it!

Bedbugs were found on my bed and i had to wake up to put my clothes and bagpack into the dryer to prevent bedbugs from spreading to my home. The girl said she refunded my night stay but she didnt.

A little issue in the beginning with the availability with my bed, but it got resolved really quickly. Amazing customer service. Really great location, for the price.

Looks like it used to be a fire department

The stay was good and the staff was very friendly.

It's very close to entertainment

Its very nicee.

Really good location and the room delivers against what is expected

The hostel is in a very central, great location close to 6th street. The check-in process was easy and they were able to hold my bags since i got in early. There is a kitchen area and shared bathroom with 2 women's toilets and i believe 3 showers. The room was standard fare 8-bed hostel but it was comfortable and i was able to take a midday nap before dinner. The biggest complaint: the hostel is above a bar/club, which might be great for hangining out-- but the music and vibrations were SO loud until 2am that i could not sleep. You could feel it in the room/bed. I had earplugs too so it was less about volume and more about not being able to get away from FEELING the music! Made for a tough time when i had to get up at 4am for my flight!

I loved the style of the hotel, the beds were clean and comfortable. But the shower was dirty.

Lovely staff. Will definitely stay here again

First time. Different, but it worked for me. I think it’s a cool option, convenient and inexpensive. Thank you.

Friendly and nice staff!

It was good

And I paid 50 dollar for "sleeping" in bunk bed in a dorm, ridiculous! Really a shame! In Holland we call this geldklopperij

Really the only option, prime location in the center. By all the nightlife and restaurants. Walkable to the university and capital. Easy 15 min bus to parks. Great WiFi, comfy beds although the pillow is flat. Bathrooms fine. Kitchen was hangout area and it had the basics. Staff was good.

It was quiet and respectful and friendly

Staff very friendly, sociable environment and amenities close by

Cool

The curtains are not blackout, so it’s light in the room at night. It’s also quite loud- I was on the second floor at the front of the building, so there was lots of street noise during the night, as well as noise from the bar below. A girl in the room was consistently inconsiderate with noise (I guess this is the risk in any hostel, unfortunately). Female shower block seemed a little run down- it needs more space to hang toiletry bags/put belongings and every shower cubicle should have a basket to put your shower items. There was nowhere private to dress outside the cubicle once you’d showered. The area: within walking distance to Congress Ave Bridge, Texas Capitol, 6th St, bus stop from the airport, and Flixbus/Greyhound stop. Lots of homeless in the area, but I felt safe enough walking around on my own. Staff at the hostel were ok, but not overly friendly. There was no info on things to do in the area. When I asked, I was just told to look at what’s on the walls in the stairwell (historical images of locations in Austin)- wasn’t very helpful. The most affordable option I could find in Austin, by far, so would likely stay again just based on that. But it’s definitely a budget stay, and not one designed for true rest or comfort.

Great amenities and clean environment. Friendly desk staff and interesting guests. Must recommend!

Great

Excellent staff & service.

Great hostel for meeting and partying with others from all over. Howie was super helpful at every juncture. Just be ready for some noise on weekends up to 2am as hostel is located right above a speakeasy.

Overall cleanliness was very good. The men's bathroom on the 2nd floor had one of two stools out of order my entire 2 day stay but did not present a 'personal' problem. ;)

My first hostel experience was totally positive. Great venue, very well run and a great facility to meet fellow travellers. Will be returning here next time I stop over in Austin.

In the middle of downtown so convenient for some nightlife and restaurants in the area

It needs some more privacy, maybe some curtains on the bed so the people doesn’t stare at you while your are sleeping. I stayed in some hostel that had some like curtains on the bunk beds and it gives you more privacy. Loud music till 12am maybe later than that, if you sleep early you may encounter some trouble there, since they have a bar and the music it’s loud.

Very cool place

AC doesn’t keep the building cool. Loud if you’re on the second floor with live band in bar. Bathrooms are dirty and lots of disrepair. Sink didn’t work, broken parts in shower, leak from the ceiling in bathroom for multiple days that they didn’t seem to have a plan to fix.

Some bathroom facilities were out of order and dorm room lacked ventilation. Staff was polite, but not overly welcoming. A nice place to meet other travellers though.

It was a great stay! This property was in an ideal location right off the 6th street music district. Walked all around downtown including to the capital.

Very poor soundproofing and on site bar is open and loud very late to the point where youre given ear plugs....you'll still feel the hesvy vibrations and hear it. This place is borderline impossible to actually sleep at

Location to central austin.

Great place to hostel.

Nice, quiet, central location. Has a nice music-oriented bar associated with it AND has computer access.

Very noisy. Several faucets did not work. Could not tell the difference between homeless folks or guests. Really didn't feel safe.

I would like to say Matt was so professional and understanding. Sorry that he is leaving. Hopefully you can hire someone like him to replace him.

The staff here is very supportive and friendly. I met a lot of amazing people at this hostel and would recommend it to anyone. There are a few things such as the bathroom sinks that need repairing but besides that the showers and common spaces are generally clean. Would highly recommend this place because of it's affordability and how close it is to 6th Street (the party area). Giving this a 10/10

Good

I loved it

The best hostel in Austin

I stayed here for 4 nights and my experience with them was nothing less than great. The rooms were great and the common lounge area was perfect. The only bad thing I found was the men showers being extremely dirty. Looked like no one has cleaned it in weeks. They should have someone clean them ate last once a week. Other than that, everything was amazing.

The price is good and the staffing

The Male bathrooms on the floor were under construction and the second floor shower had zero water pressure! The rooms were almost spotless, bathrooms deffently, required sandals. Also, don't forget your room key after hours as the room doors shut behind you with zero access to a new key. Bar in the hostel is amazing.

I mean you get what you expect from a $40 hostel.

It was really great.

I didnt like there beinf several men on the rood outside of our window fhis morning at 8 AM, couldnt sleep anymore so we got up amd left a lot earlier than we had initially planned. Was vsry annoyed and tired.

Easy access. Great location. No hassle. Will be back.

This is nice place to stay. Price is great and it is in walking distance of 6th st. 👍

I was in town for business and prefer the hostel environment to an isolated hotel room. It did not disappoint me, as my spare time was filled with lively conversations and discussions with other patrons as well as the friendly staff. I forgot to bring a padlock and they provided one for what I thought was a reasonable price ($5). Bed was as comfortable as could be expected for price point, and I was happily surprised to see that it came with clean sheets, two pillows and a blanket (temperature was spot on for comfort so I didn't use the blanket). Only thing to be aware of is if you have a rental car there is no on-site parking. There are half a dozen parking garages within a quarter of a mile, but the 24 hour price will exceed the cost of the same time staying at the hostel. Considering that most people are not here on business, I'm guessing that the parking is irrelevant. The location is possibly the best in Austin TX - it is smack in the middle of the historic downtown. You can easily walk to most places, and I can't imagine a more ideal location for anyone without a car. I stayed three nights and left happy.

This place is in such an awesome location. Literally walking distance from 6th street. Also very cozy and an amazing place to stay with friends. I’d definitely come back next time I’m in Austin.

The two workers there are an interesting duo that are keeping the life with the hostel alive during current world affairs. With their safety precautions, knowledge & kindness, they made me feel safe & welcome during my stay!