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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paolo
Italy“I would like to thank the cleaning staff from Guatemala. You are so lovely and kind... thank you. P.” - Joep
Netherlands“The quality of the hostel and the staff were amazing! Thanks to Felipe and the rest of the staff for their friendliness :)” 
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 !!”- 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”- 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...” - Mélanie
France“perfect location, friendly staff and very social hostel! I met great people and the speakeasy bar is awesome” - Alberto Italy“Great place, right in the heart of ATX. I met wonderful people there, especially Rara and Manny at the front desk! They have been super friendly and helpful! The room was ok, bathrooms were clean, the kitchen was a fun place to be. Cool. Also,...”
- Noah United Kingdom“Amazing location and with friendly staff. Hal (?) you were a legend and the poker night was fantastic. Met some great people whilst staying there.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
