Hotels in MLK Jr. Station

Rooftop terrace views six minutes from the Bullock Museum

Why guests love it

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District is a three-star built around a rooftop terrace with city views, six minutes on foot from the Bullock Texas State History Museum. A restaurant and bar downstairs keep dinner simple with children, and there is a gym. Rooms are kid-friendly, pet-friendly and accessible; breakfast and parking cost extra. With a 9.6 score from more than 4,000 reviews, I would book it for a family visit to the Capitol area.

High-rise kitchenette rooms a minute from Caroline

Why guests love it

Element by Marriott Austin Downtown is the one I would choose for a longer family stay in this part of Austin. Every room has a kitchenette, so you can prepare simple meals for the children, and free breakfast covers the mornings. When nobody wants to cook, Caroline restaurant is a minute's walk away, and the building also has its own bar and restaurant. A business center helps parents who need to work. The rating of 9.4 across 1,891 reviews is the strongest on this page.

Tapas bar five minutes from the Harry Ransom Center

Why guests love it

AC Hotel Austin University is a four-star five minutes on foot from the Harry Ransom Center, with design-conscious rooms built around a Spanish-inspired tapas bar and a chic restaurant. Dinner on site is easy after a day of museums, and rooms are kid-friendly and pet-friendly. Full-service laundry and a fitness centre help on a longer stay, while parking costs extra. Rated 9.2 by almost 700 guests, I would book it for a family visit to the university area.

Suites with kitchens near the East 6th strip

Why guests love it

Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street puts a kitchen in every suite, which is why I would choose it over a standard room for a family staying several nights on the East Side. Free breakfast covers mornings, the outdoor pool fills afternoons, and the building lists kid-friendly, pet-friendly and accessible rooms. Lazarus Brewing Co. is nine minutes on foot. Parking is paid. Guests rate it 9.0 across 231 reviews.

Mueller-district stay a minute from Colleen's Kitchen

Why guests love it

Origin Hotel Austin sits in the Mueller district two minutes on foot from Thinkery, Austin's children's museum, which is the main reason I would suggest it to families. Colleen's Kitchen is a minute's walk for an easy meal, and the hotel has its own restaurant and a fitness center. Rooms are smoke-free, with pet-friendly and accessible options. Parking is paid. Guests rate it 9.0 across 469 reviews, a strong score for a three-star.

Free breakfast and a pool near East 6th

Why guests love it

I would suggest Hampton Inn Austin East Side 5th Street to families who want a straightforward base on Austin's east side. Breakfast is included, there is a pool for the afternoons, and the building lists kid-friendly, pet-friendly and accessible rooms. Lazarus Brewing Co. on East 6th is a seven-minute walk, handy for a casual dinner. Parking is paid, so plan for it if you arrive by car. Guests rate the hotel 8.8 across 208 reviews, a solid score for a three-star stay.

Indoor pool and hot tub a minute from Caroline

Why guests love it

The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel suits families who want a four-star stay with things to do on the doorstep. The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center, a contemporary art museum, is a minute's walk away, as is Caroline restaurant. The indoor pool and hot tub work whatever the weather, and the full-service laundry is useful on a longer trip with children. An American grill and a bar handle meals without leaving the building. Guests rate it 8.8 across 1,513 reviews, which I find reassuring.

All-suite rooms with a 24/7 gym near campus

Why guests love it

Residence Inn Austin University Area is an all-suite three-star with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, a picnic area and a 24/7 gym. Suites give a family a separate living space, and some rooms have a kitchen for meals in. The pool and picnic area are good for children in the afternoon, and Paco's Tacos is a three-minute walk. Rated 8.2 by almost 500 guests, I would book it for a week-long university visit.