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10 Cheap Austin Hotels

By: Susan Scroggins

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Curious about 10 cheap Austin hotels? With a stay at a cheap hotel in Austin, a vacation or business trip to Texas can become much more affordable. Inexpensive hotels will not offer the same amenities as those found at higher priced facilities, but the extra money saved can be used to make even more vacation memories.

  1. Motel 6. A favorite among chains of cheap hotels, this Motel 6 is close to the University of Texas. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool and guest laundry for an average price of $54 each night. Motel 6: 5330 N. Interregional Highway, Austin, TX 78751.
  2. Crossland Economy Studios. Designed for extended stays, this cheap hotel offers a kitchen with cooking and dining utensils in each guest room for about $58 each night. Crossland Economy Studios: 12621 Hymeadow Road, Austin, TX 78729.
  3. Baymont Inn & Suites. Only a few blocks from Highland Mall, this affordable hotel is just north of central Austin. Average room rates are about $62 each night. Baymont Inn & Suites: 7100 N. I-35, Austin, TX 78725.
  4. St. Michael's Hotel. A nice hotel at a cheap price, St. Michael's has a beautiful courtyard and outdoor pool. A restaurant is on-site, and visitors only expect to pay an average of $64 nightly. St. Michael's Hotel: 7800 N. I-35, Austin, TX 78753.
  5. Suburban Extended Stay Hotel South. Three miles from downtown, this cheap Austin hotel offers non-smoking rooms and free newspaper for only $68 daily. Suburban Extended Stay Hotel South: 2501 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX 78741.
  6. Extended Stay Deluxe Austin. Close to a number of local attractions, this cheap Austin hotel offers laundry and valet services, as well as a continental breakfast for only about $75 each night. Extended Stay Deluxe Austin: 12424 Research Blvd., Austin, TX 78759.
  7. Wellesley Inn & Suites. All the basic amenities can be found at this inexpensive Austin facility, which also offers a health club and pool. Guests can expect to spend an average of about $75 a night. Wellesley Inns & Suites: 1001 S. I-35, Austin, TX 78741.
  8. Howard Johnson Austin. Like most other cheap chain hotels, the amenities include free continental breakfast, cable television and microwave ovens. Travelers bedding down here can expect to pay about $78 each night. Howard Johnson Austin: 2711 I-35, Austin, TX 78741.
  9. Ramada Inn Central. Situated about three miles from downtown, this cheap Austin hotel offers laundry and dry cleaning services and broadband internet in each room. Guests and their pets are welcomed here at an average price of about $83 each night. Ramada Austin Central: 919 E. Koenig Lane, Austin, TX 78751.
  10. Hampton Suites. Within walking distance of the mall, this cheap Austin hotel is fully non-smoking. Spacious rooms and suites with a restaurant in the hotel can be yours for an average price of only $97 a night. Hampton Suites: 10811 Pecan Park Blvd., Austin, TX 78750.

Great service, a clean room and a comfortable bed can all be found at most cheap Austin hotels. However, guests should be forewarned not to expect room service or valet parking at many low-cost hotels.

Posted on: Mar. 26, 2010