🇺🇸 Austin, United States
Hilton Garden Inn
📍 301, West 17th Street, Austin, 78701
Your stay — Hilton Garden Inn
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Austin Catholic Church (115 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (178 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Nueces Mosque (214 m · ~3 min walk)
- Synagogue: Texas Hillel Foundation (248 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Capitol Mall — 686 m · ~9 min walk
Harry Ransom Center — 339 m · ~4 min walk
Moody Ampitheater at Waterloo Park — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Kitty King Powell Lawn — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank of America — 644 m · ~8 min walk
CVS Pharmacy — 222 m · ~3 min walk
7-Eleven — 190 m · ~2 min walk
Megabus — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →United States Dollar, USD
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange desks which charge high fees.
Cards are widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay work at most retailers and restaurants.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, $1-2 per bag for hotel porters, and 10-15% for taxis.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard drip coffee from a local café or chain costs about $2-$3.
A simple taco or sandwich from a takeaway spot runs $8-$12.
A main course at a mid-range sit-down restaurant is typically $15-$25.
Food truck clusters and taco trailers near downtown offer affordable eats ($5-$10 per item).
HEB and Whole Foods are common grocery chains in the 78701 area.
Thrift stores and shopping centres like The Domain (slightly north) offer affordable clothing options.
A single bus ride is $1.25; a day pass costs $2.50. From the airport, take Bus 20 to downtown for $1.25.
Bring a reusable water bottle and fill up for free. Visit happy hours (4-7pm) for discounted drinks and appetisers. Use ride-share pools or public buses to avoid expensive parking.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Austin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hilton Garden Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank of America — 644 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · CVS Pharmacy — 222 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) → Omni Hotel & Resorts (via 5th/Downtown stop)
💡 Get a day pass for $2.50 if you plan more bus rides. The stop at 5th and Guadalupe is a 5-minute walk to the Omni.
Omni Hotel & Resorts (Downtown) → South Congress or University of Texas
💡 Use the CapMetro app for real-time arrivals. The Omni is on the 1 bus route which runs along Congress Avenue.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) → Omni Hotel & Resorts
💡 Peak hours add surge pricing—walk to the ride-share lot on the airport's ground level to avoid delays.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) → Omni Hotel & Resorts
💡 Flat rate to downtown is around $30 plus tip. Avoid queue by pre-booking with a local company like Austin Cab.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Ground Transportation Level → South Lamar Transit Center
💡 Get off at South Lamar & Barton Springs, then walk 0.3 miles north. Buy a day pass for $2.50 and use it for local buses all day.
South Lamar Transit Center → Baymont Inn and Suites (Lamar Blvd & Treadwell Blvd)
💡 This bus runs north along Lamar and stops directly across the street from the hotel. Tap your card on board—no cash accepted.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) → Baymont Inn and Suites Austin
💡 Pickup is on the ground floor of the garage—follow signs for 'Rideshare'. During SXSW or ACL, prices triple; walk to the cell phone lot and order from there to save.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) → Baymont Inn and Suites Austin
💡 Skip the queue by booking a flat-rate cab online through Ground Transportation at the airport. Metered rides can surge after 11pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn?
Check-in at Hilton Garden Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hilton Garden Inn?
A simple taco or sandwich from a takeaway spot runs $8-$12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hilton Garden Inn?
A single bus ride is $1.25; a day pass costs $2.50. From the airport, take Bus 20 to downtown for $1.25.
Top Attractions in Austin
💡 Join a 30-minute free tour at the north entrance. Skip the paid parking; use metered street spots on Congress Avenue or the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage on 12th St (first hour free).
💡 Book a free tour online to skip the queue. The grounds have good spots for photos of the building without crowds.
💡 Free admission every Tuesday. Arrive before 11am to avoid school groups. The outdoor Ellsworth Kelly chapel is a must-see.
💡 Skip the tour queue by entering the ground floor rotunda doors. Check the Senate and House gallery schedules online before you go.
💡 Free entry before 8am and after 9pm from May to September. Bring a towel and lock if you bring valuables.
💡 Park on the north side off Barton Springs Road near the tennis courts to avoid the weekend crowds near the pool. Bring a picnic blanket.
💡 Free every Thursday. The grounds close 30 minutes before the building; arrive early to walk the full loop. No food trucks on site, but you can bring your own snacks.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light, but expect crowds. Park on Mount Bonnell Road, not the shoulder. The steps are uneven; wear decent shoes.