What's it like in The Drag?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Austin's The Drag neighbourhood. Consider a visit to The Hole In the Wall as part of your The Drag travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in The Drag?

Based on our traveller data, Moxy Austin - University is one of the top choices for your stay in The Drag. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Texas at Austin, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.

How many hotels can I expect to find in The Drag?

When you want to find places to stay in Austin, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in The Drag.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Drag, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in The Drag.

What is there to do around this Austin neighbourhood?

The Hole In the Wall is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in The Drag. Sixth Street and Cactus Cafe are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Austin.

The Best Hotels in The Drag, Austin - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for The Drag hotels

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a city view at sunset.

1. The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection

The Drag

Claudia

Rp6.801.526 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A person on a boat with a city skyline in the background.

2. AC Hotel Austin-University

The Drag

Michel

Rp4.639.521 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with a long wooden table, red chairs, and a brick wall.

3. Moxy Austin - University

The Drag

Sylvia

Rp3.968.933 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent tower in the background.

4. AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

0.8 km from The Drag

Kharissa

Rp6.380.777 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.2 km from The Drag

Gary

Rp1.995.596 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A couple in a white robe standing by a pool with a cityscape view through large windows.

6. Fairmont Austin

Waller Creek District, 2.9 km from The Drag

Jesse

Rp6.772.543 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and autumn foliage.

7. Holiday Inn Austin -Town Lake by IHG

Rainey Street Historic District, 3.8 km from The Drag

Sandra P

Rp2.882.884 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring wooden ceiling beams and a long dining area with booths and tables.

8. Hotel Van Zandt

Rainey Street Historic District, 3.1 km from The Drag

Valerie

Rp5.618.676 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

9. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

2.1 km from The Drag

Amani

Rp3.346.364 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor space with seating areas, tables, and a kitchen area.

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Holly, 3.9 km from The Drag

Chuy

Rp2.849.728 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and orange throw blankets. There are bedside lamps and a clock on the nightstand.

11. Drury Inn & Suites Austin North

5.8 km from The Drag

Veronica

Rp2.016.887 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and modern buildings.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Holly, 3.9 km from The Drag

Evelyn

Rp3.181.921 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, round coffee table, and pendant lighting.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown

Rainey Street Historic District, 3.4 km from The Drag

Maria

Rp3.484.660 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a fruit platter, and a city skyline view in the background.

14. Hilton Austin

Waller Creek District, 2.6 km from The Drag

Alexander

Rp4.815.485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a multi-story building with a patterned facade.

15. The Carpenter Hotel

3.3 km from The Drag

Lindsay

Rp4.585.525 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with large windows, a modern kitchen, and a dining area.

16. Best Western Plus Austin Central

4.8 km from The Drag

Jack

Rp2.159.815 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a ceiling fan.

17. East Austin Hotel

East Cesar Chavez, 2.8 km from The Drag

Alycia

Rp3.669.994 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious indoor lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a central coffee table.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central

4.9 km from The Drag

Leisha

Rp2.784.227 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious courtyard with a central seating area featuring a sofa and chairs, surrounded by a tiled floor and a large tree.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin

5.6 km from The Drag

Dennis

Rp2.638.229 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a red sofa, a round table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

20. Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Rainey Street Historic District, 3.3 km from The Drag

Ida

Rp3.813.180 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Where to stay in The Drag

Find the best The Drag areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Austin

This happening area is the place to go for the top-quality entertainment, dining and shopping that has made Austin famous.

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The Domain

Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Cap City Comedy Club – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

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South Congress

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.

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Bouldin Creek

While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

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A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a river with boats, and a bridge.

East Cesar Chavez

While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like Brushy Street Commons and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.

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Top The Drag Hotel Reviews

The Code Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve never stayed here before, but I needed a last-minute stay and they accommodated me by giving me an earlier check-in. The front desk was amazing and they contacted the manager of the building and he was smiling and very happy to help me and I got my room right away. When I got to this room, it is a new establishment I assume because everything was absolutely clean and perfect. There was an amazing refrigerator, cleanest water and ice. They have dishes cleanly put away. Everything looks amazing. Nice balcony amazing pool where you can look out on or go to. Restroom has multiple towels, cleaning items in the shower, makeup remover wipes, wrapped nicely and towels next to the mirrors. Laundry room, washer and dryer. Amazing bed. TVs where you can stream because I love to watch my Netflix lol I will almost every time go back to this establishment if needed. This is a very nice place. Don’t use anywhere else because it’s also a very good price!"

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown

10/10 Excellent

"This is a gem of a hotel. Everything was super clean and tidy. The place even smelled great, lots of amenities and extras in the room was very spacious and comfortable and quiet. I will be choosing this place anytime I need to visit again. The staff was super friendly, even had me check to make sure my DoorDash had included plasticware and they would provide me some if needed. That’s being proactive and more than helpful. It’s the little things and this hotel has all of it."

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South – Airport.

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was super helpful and friendly, right from the start! The hotel is not the newest or fanciest, but everything was clean and well maintained in the room. Lights, remote, a/c, toilet, hot water all worked as it should. It would be a great upgrade to put USB charging ports in the light bases, in addition to the outlet ports. I really appreciate that the entire hotel is non-smoking! Would stay again!"

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Our top choices for The Drag hotels

1. The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection

2. AC Hotel Austin-University

3. Moxy Austin - University

4. AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

6. Fairmont Austin

7. Holiday Inn Austin -Town Lake by IHG

8. Hotel Van Zandt

9. Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

11. Drury Inn & Suites Austin North

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown

14. Hilton Austin

15. The Carpenter Hotel

16. Best Western Plus Austin Central

17. East Austin Hotel

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin

20. Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Where to stay in The Drag

Downtown Austin

The Domain

South Congress

Bouldin Creek

East Cesar Chavez

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