Firehouse Hostel

Amazing location! Very helpful and friendly staff. Cool bar connected to the hostel! Bathroom facilities were quite small for the number of guests using them.

Great location, good privacy in rooms, clean and check in and out is super easy. I’ve stayed here two years in a row and i love it. such a great place and as a solo female traveller, i always feel safe. nothing!

Exceptional

The staff is really cool and friendly. It’s great to be connected to the downstairs lounge and bar, and to be so close to the nightlife and restaurants on sixth street and downtown in general. There were also a lot of events and outings planned, and a whatsapp group to stay connected! Overall, the vibe of this hostel is social and outgoing—but you can still find your spots to hang out, decompress, and relax. I thought the facilities were spacious, clean, and well-maintained. This hostel sees a lot of traffic it seems, so it’s definitely well-loved! I felt safe in my dorm, had ample space for luggage, and was thankful for the elevator when checking in and out. I found it really cool that the age of hostel goers was varied! There were people in their 20’s to their 60’s and everyone got along. The midnight kitchen tea debrief after having gone out and listening to live music was the highlight of my weekend.

Staff and meeting new people. N/A

It was very well maintaned and all the staff was so incredibly nice and helpful! Met some amazing people! Also there was a free beer shelf in the fridge where you could help yourself to some texas beer! I thought that was a super nice gesture from the hostel!

Good location and good furniture. Personal was okay. There are no privacy for each bed …

It was very well maintaned and all the staff was so incredibly nice and helpful! Met some amazing people! Also there was a free beer shelf in the fridge where you could help yourself to some texas beer! I thought that was a super nice gesture from the hostel!

Location is unbeatable - great food, great party - you’ll get there walking. Also it feels pretty safe. Also I didn’t expect the bed to be so good, everything was very comfortable and very clean. The staff were so kind since I checked in until I checked out. I’ll definitely stay there on my next trip. There’s a bar in the lobby which I enjoyed a lot - but I had some roommates that couldn’t sleep because of the noise. It’s not that loud to be honest - but you can definitely hear it. Music stops at 2 am, so be aware of it.

The location is near to downtown They don't accept payment cash

Very good

Great central location, staff incredibly kind and welcoming! They should definitely try to keep the common areas, like bathrooms and showers, much cleaner. It was pretty unpleasant.

Great central location, staff incredibly kind and welcoming! They should definitely try to keep the common areas, like bathrooms and showers, much cleaner. It was pretty unpleasant.

Best location downtown near bars and clubs; staff were helpful; beds are comfy, and showers work just fine! Don't expect to sleep before 2 AM. It's very noisy. At 2 AM, the bar inside the building closes, and the street gets quieter.

Central location. Fun and welcoming vibe. Felt safe and cheery. It’s a bit rough around the edges and I didn’t even try and sleep until the thudding music had stopped at 2am

Nice enviroment, good location. I met amazing people whom I shared my stay with. I will stay again if I need to do it in the future. The room was insanely cold. I know some people in my room complained but apparently that is something that the hostel can't change. It was not only my room, it is a problem of every bedroom. I find the place a little expensive to be a hostel. In general I do not pay more than $50/day when I stay in a hostel of this characteristics but this time I had to pay $70/day. I do not know if this was because the Austin Reggae festival or it is common in Austin to pay this price, but I found it a little expensive. This was, however, the cheapest option nearby.

Nice enviroment, good location. I met amazing people whom I shared my stay with. I will stay again if I need to do it in the future. The room was insanely cold. I know some people in my room complained but apparently that is something that the hostel can't change. It was not only my room, it is a problem of every bedroom. I find the place a little expensive to be a hostel. In general I do not pay more than $50/day when I stay in a hostel of this characteristics but this time I had to pay $70/day. I do not know if this was because the Austin Reggae festival or it is common in Austin to pay this price, but I found it a little expensive. This was, however, the cheapest option nearby.

Ana Shioya, the receptionist was really friendly.

Free washing machine always keep me tidy and clearness , Love it! Washing machine is my favorite ! I’ve stay all hostel with similar price in Houston. None of them has wash machine. They were living in 20 century, Can’t bear with it.

Free washing machine always keep me tidy and clearness , Love it! Washing machine is my favorite ! I’ve stay all hostel with similar price in Houston. None of them has wash machine. They were living in 20 century, Can’t bear with it.

The Staff is very friendly, caring and accommodating! They went above and beyond for me. There’s a speak easy lounge adjacent to the hostel, game shows, karaoke, live entertainment to name a few or just chill. I have no complaints.

I had a fantastic recent stay at Firehouse Hostel. Everything was clean, fun, and friendly and the hostel is in a great spot to access everything in the city. Ana was particularly amazing and her bar crawl and events made the stay even better - she’s a real star!

The Staff is very friendly, caring and accommodating! They went above and beyond for me. There’s a speak easy lounge adjacent to the hostel, game shows, karaoke, live entertainment to name a few or just chill. I have no complaints.

Very clean, very good kitchen.

Everyone here has been the most kind and most genuine and authentic and thank you guys so so much for helping me I don't know what I would have done without your help. It brings me to tears sitting out front the hostel. Anytime I have the chance and opportunity to be able to stay at this hostel again I will it is far more worth it than the price and far more valuable than anyone understands. Nothing

Everyone here has been the most kind and most genuine and authentic and thank you guys so so much for helping me I don't know what I would have done without your help. It brings me to tears sitting out front the hostel. Anytime I have the chance and opportunity to be able to stay at this hostel again I will it is far more worth it than the price and far more valuable than anyone understands. Nothing

Exceptional

Very good

Exceptional

Matress was soooooooo old

Super noisy. I had to shorten my stay. Don’t go there if you want to sleep. Worst hostel I stayed in.

Super noisy. I had to...

I did not see anything in the description of the property saying that it was also a bar. Friday and Saturday late at night i could here the music from my bedroom. It did not bother me to sleep but this information should be more explicit

Superb

First time staying at a hostel, was a good experience in a nice location.

Great staff. Great location. Great value Room was a bit dark because of bunk across the window.

Exceptional

Cool people chill Vibe If you an uneasy sleeper this is not the place for you.

Exceptional

The location Food and drink been taken for me

The location Food and drink been taken for me

The previous person who stayed in the room forgot to give their bed number tag to the front desk, so I assumed they were still here, which they weren't, which ended up me choosing a bunk that I did not prefer. Not the biggest deal but was dissapointing.

The location was great! Bed was comfy! Amenities were clean! Couldn't have asked for more. The previous person who stayed in the room forgot to give their bed number tag to the front desk, so I assumed they were still here, which they weren't, which ended up me choosing a bunk that I did not prefer. Not the biggest deal but was dissapointing.

Good place, but the bathroom feels a little bit outdated.

Exceptional

The bar at the hostel is a night club running until 2am. Don't know if it's everyday or not, but just have that in mind. If it's running, it will be noisy till 2am.

This hostel was all around excellent - I’m shocked that it’s review scores aren’t higher! It was everything I was hoping for and expecting.

Most of the staff are friendly, the beds were comfy and clean, the other guests were polite and the toilets were clean. The shots were huge. I was able to barter and trade an extra night for a blender of the same price when I found the jar to y'all's blender broken. That was a major highlight. The openness to unconventional methods of payment is astounding. The huge map was very cool to study, I loved getting to speak with all the different people from around the world. Normally I only get that online. Ok I'm done, I promise to bring that aloe next time also. AlphaQuinnn signing off! Thank you SO much! Give everyone a high-five from me! Floor around urinal was covered in pee. The room was to cold for my comfort. Once under the blankets + my extra was ok but changing clothes was crazy. Just the bedroom though. The red headed girl was judgmental to the point of rudeness and disrespect when I was conversing about my plans. And the bartender with the glasses and long brown hair kinda dorky, started talking about some Spanish book about how to learn how to enjoy doing ungodly things that would violate this reviews terms of service if I actually said it. That was extremely creepy. I would personally never promote such an activity as I hear it is frowned upon in MOST societies....... I hate to be to the one to say anything but if those two worked for me well... They wouldn't.

Extremely loud. There is a bar in the back that plays music till 2 am. I barely slept all week.

A few notes might be either adding curtains for the top bunks as well or maybe a small light like the fans. Thanks again. Enjoy your visit.

A few notes might be either adding curtains for the top bunks as well or maybe a small light like the fans. Thanks again. Enjoy your visit.

Loud music playing until 2 AM from the bar downstairs. No lights in the bunk. Rather dirty, but great location.

Loud music playing until 2 AM from the bar downstairs. No lights in the bunk. Rather dirty, but great location.

Staff, staff, staff ask for Howie when you come Air temp. Poor hvac

Clean room. Helpful staff

Clean room. Helpful staff

Centrally located, staff was great and very accommodating. I am fairly new to the hostel world, but out of my hostel stays, it felt more like family. Always gathering together to do things, more of an inviting environment. I would highly recommend staying here. Showers are always clean, laundry room is a plus, it’s free and they have high quality products. Oh and did I mention there’s a speakeasy. Gabriel and Brannon are fantastic. Just missing a pool but there are plenty of places nearby that make up for it.

Nice!

Nice!

The room was a bit chilly a couple days, an extra blanket was offered .

The location is great. The bus to the airport is a 5-10 minute walk, which was a factor in my selecting this hostel. I had some fruit for breakfast, free. Which was also nice. Staff was helpful. Facilities were mostly clean. I'd stay again and recommend the place. Nice locker. Nice bed in female dormitory. Female dormitory was stuffy, a noisy ceiling fan clanked which to me wasn't a bad thing. I like white noise. But someone (rightfully if they're a light sleeper) turned it off. I woke up humid and sticky. Otherwise, no complaints. Bed was better than I'd assumed. I liked the room.

I liked the kitchen,well equiped and a good place to meet people, the speak easy bar on the bottom level seemed popular. I also appreciated the bar meet and greet for socialising. There is also a great golds gym just accross the road. on the weekends the bar on the ground level was very loud untill 2am. Didn't bother me as on the weekends i was out and about anyway..weekdays were quieter.

Clean, friendly

Clean, friendly

Breakfast was on time: coffee and various toasts, fruits. Nothing

Great place to stay for a quick weekend trip to downtown. The bar downstairs was convenient so was the location. Staff was very friendly!

Great place to stay for a quick weekend trip to downtown. The bar downstairs was convenient so was the location. Staff was very friendly!

Location was great. I have disabilities and getting up on the bunkbed was a pain in the butt

If you stay on the second floor, you might hear some noise from the bar downstairs that was the one thing I didn’t really like hahaha. Also, maybe the bathrooms could be cleaned a bit more often.

Comfortable, accommodating, friendly, clean, safe. Nothing within Firehouse's control. This place was great, would recommend to anyone for short or long term.

I loved meeting the friendly travelers staying at the hostel I loved the free food and contributing food when I left The bedroom did not have great air quality, my friend’s room had better AC. Fresher air would be great.

The social nature of everything was the highlight of the trip. Loved hanging out with everyone and exchanging stories with them. It was a little warm but a small fan on my bed fixed it right away.

I wish there was parking closer and cheaper.

Nice place for a hostel, there can be some questionable people in the area outside the place at times but it’s more so the city itself. Would certainly stay here again when I return

Nice place for a hostel, there can be some questionable people in the area outside the place at times but it’s more so the city itself. Would certainly stay here again when I return

Perfect hostel in terms of amenities, staff, guests, location. A bit pricier than European hostels but well worth it.

Perfect hostel in terms of amenities, staff, guests, location. A bit pricier than European hostels but well worth it.

second time staying them and i absolutely love how convenient it is towards the moody center and the austin convention center, and very affordable for the downtown area.

second time staying them and i absolutely love how convenient it is towards the moody center and the austin convention center, and very affordable for the downtown area.

I enjoy staying in hostels and this is an excellent place. My second stay here. Always gave a good experience. Friendly staff and nice people staying there. I like the organized activities.

I enjoy staying in hostels and this is an excellent place. My second stay here. Always gave a good experience. Friendly staff and nice people staying there. I like the organized activities.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Awesome hostel downtown ATX!! There's a bar area behind the bookcase with live music & great atmosphere (bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper). You get a $5 token to use at the bar at checkin. Beds are really comfy and have a locker underneath. They sell locks for $10, or you can rent one for $2/day. Beds have 2 blankets, 2 huge pillows, a towel, a fan, & outlets. Kitchen is stocked and there are a few places to sit & watch the downtown traffic. Washer/dryer on 2nd floor. Downtown is right outside!! The only con is there were no privacy curtains on the bottom bunks. Definitely recommend this place.

Awesome hostel downtown ATX!! There's a bar area behind the bookcase with live music & great atmosphere (bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper). You get a $5 token to use at the bar at checkin. Beds are really comfy and have a locker underneath. They sell locks for $10, or you can rent one for $2/day. Beds have 2 blankets, 2 huge pillows, a towel, a fan, & outlets. Kitchen is stocked and there are a few places to sit & watch the downtown traffic. Washer/dryer on 2nd floor. Downtown is right outside!! The only con is there were no privacy curtains on the bottom bunks. Definitely recommend this place.

Julia (from France) was extremely helpful when I lost my phone. The a/c was brilliant for the scorching hot weather.

Julia (from France) was extremely helpful when I lost my phone. The a/c was brilliant for the scorching hot weather.

Nice

Nice

I had an AMAZING stay at Firehouse. The warm atmosphere, helpful staff, and comfy beds made it a great experience. The lounge beneath is hostel was also so convenient. I can’t wait to come back!

I had an AMAZING stay at Firehouse. The warm atmosphere, helpful staff, and comfy beds made it a great experience. The lounge beneath is hostel was also so convenient. I can’t wait to come back!

Love that its right on 6th street. Staff really friendly. Met cool people from around the world.

Love that its right on 6th street. Staff really friendly. Met cool people from around the world.

Firehouse Hostel was a fantastic place to stay! The location is perfect—right in the heart of everything, with easy access to great bars, food, and live music. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere had a fun, welcoming vibe. The historic building adds a lot of charm, and the hidden speakeasy behind the bookshelf was such a cool touch. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and great value. Would definitely stay here again!

Firehouse Hostel was a fantastic place to stay! The location is perfect—right in the heart of everything, with easy access to great bars, food, and live music. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere had a fun, welcoming vibe. The historic building adds a lot of charm, and the hidden speakeasy behind the bookshelf was such a cool touch. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and great value. Would definitely stay here again!

Some notes.. I wasn’t aware it’s an all ages hostel so there was a wide range of ages in the shared room. Also we had a disruptive guest in the room and it wasn’t clear how to circulate concerns/security.

Some notes.. I wasn’t aware it’s an all ages hostel so there was a wide range of ages in the shared room. Also we had a disruptive guest in the room and it wasn’t clear how to circulate concerns/security.

This is a great place to stay.

This is a great place to stay.

The staff is professional and friendly Really nice to stay here.

The staff is professional and friendly Really nice to stay here.

It's really nice and the staff is professional.

It's really nice and the staff is professional.

The property was overall great for the price! The staff were nice, as was the speakeasy/ bar directly attached. It was pretty clean (beds, bathroom) and maintenance issues were quickly addressed. The rooms did smell kind of bad/ musty/ humid, but just from the fact that there were 6 people in that space. I would definitely stay again!

The property was overall great for the price! The staff were nice, as was the speakeasy/ bar directly attached. It was pretty clean (beds, bathroom) and maintenance issues were quickly addressed. The rooms did smell kind of bad/ musty/ humid, but just from the fact that there were 6 people in that space. I would definitely stay again!

Not bad with good location

Not bad with good location

It was my first time in a hostel, and it was a good experience. If i were to come back to Austin for the same event I attended, I would for sure come back.

It was my first time in a hostel, and it was a good experience. If i were to come back to Austin for the same event I attended, I would for sure come back.

This was my first hostel stay and I loved it!

This was my first hostel stay and I loved it!

Bedbugs were found on my bed and i had to wake up to put my clothes and bagpack into the dryer to prevent bedbugs from spreading to my home. The girl said she refunded my night stay but she didnt.

Bedbugs were found on my bed and i had to wake up to put my clothes and bagpack into the dryer to prevent bedbugs from spreading to my home. The girl said she refunded my night stay but she didnt.

A little issue in the beginning with the availability with my bed, but it got resolved really quickly. Amazing customer service. Really great location, for the price.

A little issue in the beginning with the availability with my bed, but it got resolved really quickly. Amazing customer service. Really great location, for the price.

Looks like it used to be a fire department

Looks like it used to be a fire department

The stay was good and the staff was very friendly.

The stay was good and the staff was very friendly.

It's very close to entertainment

It's very close to entertainment

Its very nicee.

Its very nicee.

Really good location and the room delivers against what is expected

Really good location and the room delivers against what is expected

The hostel is in a very central, great location close to 6th street. The check-in process was easy and they were able to hold my bags since i got in early. There is a kitchen area and shared bathroom with 2 women's toilets and i believe 3 showers. The room was standard fare 8-bed hostel but it was comfortable and i was able to take a midday nap before dinner. The biggest complaint: the hostel is above a bar/club, which might be great for hangining out-- but the music and vibrations were SO loud until 2am that i could not sleep. You could feel it in the room/bed. I had earplugs too so it was less about volume and more about not being able to get away from FEELING the music! Made for a tough time when i had to get up at 4am for my flight!

The hostel is in a very central, great location close to 6th street. The check-in process was easy and they were able to hold my bags since i got in early. There is a kitchen area and shared bathroom with 2 women's toilets and i believe 3 showers. The room was standard fare 8-bed hostel but it was comfortable and i was able to take a midday nap before dinner. The biggest complaint: the hostel is above a bar/club, which might be great for hangining out-- but the music and vibrations were SO loud until 2am that i could not sleep. You could feel it in the room/bed. I had earplugs too so it was less about volume and more about not being able to get away from FEELING the music! Made for a tough time when i had to get up at 4am for my flight!

I loved the style of the hotel, the beds were clean and comfortable. But the shower was dirty.

I loved the style of the hotel, the beds were clean and comfortable. But the shower was dirty.

Lovely staff. Will definitely stay here again

Lovely staff. Will definitely stay here again

First time. Different, but it worked for me. I think it’s a cool option, convenient and inexpensive. Thank you.

First time. Different, but it worked for me. I think it’s a cool option, convenient and inexpensive. Thank you.

Friendly and nice staff!

Friendly and nice staff!

It was good

It was good

And I paid 50 dollar for "sleeping" in bunk bed in a dorm, ridiculous! Really a shame! In Holland we call this geldklopperij

And I paid 50 dollar for "sleeping" in bunk bed in a dorm, ridiculous! Really a shame! In Holland we call this geldklopperij

Really the only option, prime location in the center. By all the nightlife and restaurants. Walkable to the university and capital. Easy 15 min bus to parks. Great WiFi, comfy beds although the pillow is flat. Bathrooms fine. Kitchen was hangout area and it had the basics. Staff was good.

Really the only option, prime location in the center. By all the nightlife and restaurants. Walkable to the university and capital. Easy 15 min bus to parks. Great WiFi, comfy beds although the pillow is flat. Bathrooms fine. Kitchen was hangout area and it had the basics. Staff was good.

It was quiet and respectful and friendly

It was quiet and respectful and friendly

Staff very friendly, sociable environment and amenities close by

Staff very friendly, sociable environment and amenities close by

Cool

Cool

The curtains are not blackout, so it’s light in the room at night. It’s also quite loud- I was on the second floor at the front of the building, so there was lots of street noise during the night, as well as noise from the bar below. A girl in the room was consistently inconsiderate with noise (I guess this is the risk in any hostel, unfortunately). Female shower block seemed a little run down- it needs more space to hang toiletry bags/put belongings and every shower cubicle should have a basket to put your shower items. There was nowhere private to dress outside the cubicle once you’d showered. The area: within walking distance to Congress Ave Bridge, Texas Capitol, 6th St, bus stop from the airport, and Flixbus/Greyhound stop. Lots of homeless in the area, but I felt safe enough walking around on my own. Staff at the hostel were ok, but not overly friendly. There was no info on things to do in the area. When I asked, I was just told to look at what’s on the walls in the stairwell (historical images of locations in Austin)- wasn’t very helpful. The most affordable option I could find in Austin, by far, so would likely stay again just based on that. But it’s definitely a budget stay, and not one designed for true rest or comfort.

The curtains are not blackout, so it’s light in the room at night. It’s also quite loud- I was on the second floor at the front of the building, so there was lots of street noise during the night, as well as noise from the bar below. A girl in the room was consistently inconsiderate with noise (I guess this is the risk in any hostel, unfortunately). Female shower block seemed a little run down- it needs more space to hang toiletry bags/put belongings and every shower cubicle should have a basket to put your shower items. There was nowhere private to dress outside the cubicle once you’d showered. The area: within walking distance to Congress Ave Bridge, Texas Capitol, 6th St, bus stop from the airport, and Flixbus/Greyhound stop. Lots of homeless in the area, but I felt safe enough walking around on my own. Staff at the hostel were ok, but not overly friendly. There was no info on things to do in the area. When I asked, I was just told to look at what’s on the walls in the stairwell (historical images of locations in Austin)- wasn’t very helpful. The most affordable option I could find in Austin, by far, so would likely stay again just based on that. But it’s definitely a budget stay, and not one designed for true rest or comfort.

Great amenities and clean environment. Friendly desk staff and interesting guests. Must recommend!

Great amenities and clean environment. Friendly desk staff and interesting guests. Must recommend!

Great

Great

Excellent staff & service.

Excellent staff & service.

Great hostel for meeting and partying with others from all over. Howie was super helpful at every juncture. Just be ready for some noise on weekends up to 2am as hostel is located right above a speakeasy.

Great hostel for meeting and partying with others from all over. Howie was super helpful at every juncture. Just be ready for some noise on weekends up to 2am as hostel is located right above a speakeasy.

Overall cleanliness was very good. The men's bathroom on the 2nd floor had one of two stools out of order my entire 2 day stay but did not present a 'personal' problem. ;)

Overall cleanliness was very good. The men's bathroom on the 2nd floor had one of two stools out of order my entire 2 day stay but did not present a 'personal' problem. ;)

My first hostel experience was totally positive. Great venue, very well run and a great facility to meet fellow travellers. Will be returning here next time I stop over in Austin.

My first hostel experience was totally positive. Great venue, very well run and a great facility to meet fellow travellers. Will be returning here next time I stop over in Austin.

In the middle of downtown so convenient for some nightlife and restaurants in the area

In the middle of downtown so convenient for some nightlife and restaurants in the area

It needs some more privacy, maybe some curtains on the bed so the people doesn’t stare at you while your are sleeping. I stayed in some hostel that had some like curtains on the bunk beds and it gives you more privacy. Loud music till 12am maybe later than that, if you sleep early you may encounter some trouble there, since they have a bar and the music it’s loud.

It needs some more privacy, maybe some curtains on the bed so the people doesn’t stare at you while your are sleeping. I stayed in some hostel that had some like curtains on the bunk beds and it gives you more privacy. Loud music till 12am maybe later than that, if you sleep early you may encounter some trouble there, since they have a bar and the music it’s loud.

Very cool place

Very cool place

AC doesn’t keep the building cool. Loud if you’re on the second floor with live band in bar. Bathrooms are dirty and lots of disrepair. Sink didn’t work, broken parts in shower, leak from the ceiling in bathroom for multiple days that they didn’t seem to have a plan to fix.

AC doesn’t keep the building cool. Loud if you’re on the second floor with live band in bar. Bathrooms are dirty and lots of disrepair. Sink didn’t work, broken parts in shower, leak from the ceiling in bathroom for multiple days that they didn’t seem to have a plan to fix.

Some bathroom facilities were out of order and dorm room lacked ventilation. Staff was polite, but not overly welcoming. A nice place to meet other travellers though.

Some bathroom facilities were out of order and dorm room lacked ventilation. Staff was polite, but not overly welcoming. A nice place to meet other travellers though.

It was a great stay! This property was in an ideal location right off the 6th street music district. Walked all around downtown including to the capital.

It was a great stay! This property was in an ideal location right off the 6th street music district. Walked all around downtown including to the capital.

Very poor soundproofing and on site bar is open and loud very late to the point where youre given ear plugs....you'll still feel the hesvy vibrations and hear it. This place is borderline impossible to actually sleep at

Very poor soundproofing and on site bar is open and loud very late to the point where youre given ear plugs....you'll still feel the hesvy vibrations and hear it. This place is borderline impossible to actually sleep at

Location to central austin.

Location to central austin.

Great place to hostel.

Great place to hostel.

Nice, quiet, central location. Has a nice music-oriented bar associated with it AND has computer access.

Nice, quiet, central location. Has a nice music-oriented bar associated with it AND has computer access.

Very noisy. Several faucets did not work. Could not tell the difference between homeless folks or guests. Really didn't feel safe.

Very noisy. Several faucets did not work. Could not tell the difference between homeless folks or guests. Really didn't feel safe.

I would like to say Matt was so professional and understanding. Sorry that he is leaving. Hopefully you can hire someone like him to replace him.

I would like to say Matt was so professional and understanding. Sorry that he is leaving. Hopefully you can hire someone like him to replace him.

The staff here is very supportive and friendly. I met a lot of amazing people at this hostel and would recommend it to anyone. There are a few things such as the bathroom sinks that need repairing but besides that the showers and common spaces are generally clean. Would highly recommend this place because of it's affordability and how close it is to 6th Street (the party area). Giving this a 10/10

The staff here is very supportive and friendly. I met a lot of amazing people at this hostel and would recommend it to anyone. There are a few things such as the bathroom sinks that need repairing but besides that the showers and common spaces are generally clean. Would highly recommend this place because of it's affordability and how close it is to 6th Street (the party area). Giving this a 10/10

Good

Good

I loved it

I loved it

The best hostel in Austin

The best hostel in Austin

I stayed here for 4 nights and my experience with them was nothing less than great. The rooms were great and the common lounge area was perfect. The only bad thing I found was the men showers being extremely dirty. Looked like no one has cleaned it in weeks. They should have someone clean them ate last once a week. Other than that, everything was amazing.

I stayed here for 4 nights and my experience with them was nothing less than great. The rooms were great and the common lounge area was perfect. The only bad thing I found was the men showers being extremely dirty. Looked like no one has cleaned it in weeks. They should have someone clean them ate last once a week. Other than that, everything was amazing.

The price is good and the staffing

The price is good and the staffing

The Male bathrooms on the floor were under construction and the second floor shower had zero water pressure! The rooms were almost spotless, bathrooms deffently, required sandals. Also, don't forget your room key after hours as the room doors shut behind you with zero access to a new key. Bar in the hostel is amazing.

The Male bathrooms on the floor were under construction and the second floor shower had zero water pressure! The rooms were almost spotless, bathrooms deffently, required sandals. Also, don't forget your room key after hours as the room doors shut behind you with zero access to a new key. Bar in the hostel is amazing.

I mean you get what you expect from a $40 hostel.

I mean you get what you expect from a $40 hostel.

It was really great.

It was really great.

I didnt like there beinf several men on the rood outside of our window fhis morning at 8 AM, couldnt sleep anymore so we got up amd left a lot earlier than we had initially planned. Was vsry annoyed and tired.

I didnt like there beinf several men on the rood outside of our window fhis morning at 8 AM, couldnt sleep anymore so we got up amd left a lot earlier than we had initially planned. Was vsry annoyed and tired.

Easy access. Great location. No hassle. Will be back.

Easy access. Great location. No hassle. Will be back.

This is nice place to stay. Price is great and it is in walking distance of 6th st. 👍

This is nice place to stay. Price is great and it is in walking distance of 6th st. 👍

I was in town for business and prefer the hostel environment to an isolated hotel room. It did not disappoint me, as my spare time was filled with lively conversations and discussions with other patrons as well as the friendly staff. I forgot to bring a padlock and they provided one for what I thought was a reasonable price ($5). Bed was as comfortable as could be expected for price point, and I was happily surprised to see that it came with clean sheets, two pillows and a blanket (temperature was spot on for comfort so I didn't use the blanket). Only thing to be aware of is if you have a rental car there is no on-site parking. There are half a dozen parking garages within a quarter of a mile, but the 24 hour price will exceed the cost of the same time staying at the hostel. Considering that most people are not here on business, I'm guessing that the parking is irrelevant. The location is possibly the best in Austin TX - it is smack in the middle of the historic downtown. You can easily walk to most places, and I can't imagine a more ideal location for anyone without a car. I stayed three nights and left happy.

I was in town for business and prefer the hostel environment to an isolated hotel room. It did not disappoint me, as my spare time was filled with lively conversations and discussions with other patrons as well as the friendly staff. I forgot to bring a padlock and they provided one for what I thought was a reasonable price ($5). Bed was as comfortable as could be expected for price point, and I was happily surprised to see that it came with clean sheets, two pillows and a blanket (temperature was spot on for comfort so I didn't use the blanket). Only thing to be aware of is if you have a rental car there is no on-site parking. There are half a dozen parking garages within a quarter of a mile, but the 24 hour price will exceed the cost of the same time staying at the hostel. Considering that most people are not here on business, I'm guessing that the parking is irrelevant. The location is possibly the best in Austin TX - it is smack in the middle of the historic downtown. You can easily walk to most places, and I can't imagine a more ideal location for anyone without a car. I stayed three nights and left happy.

This place is in such an awesome location. Literally walking distance from 6th street. Also very cozy and an amazing place to stay with friends. I’d definitely come back next time I’m in Austin.

This place is in such an awesome location. Literally walking distance from 6th street. Also very cozy and an amazing place to stay with friends. I’d definitely come back next time I’m in Austin.

The two workers there are an interesting duo that are keeping the life with the hostel alive during current world affairs. With their safety precautions, knowledge & kindness, they made me feel safe & welcome during my stay!

The two workers there are an interesting duo that are keeping the life with the hostel alive during current world affairs. With their safety precautions, knowledge & kindness, they made me feel safe & welcome during my stay!

We showed up to check in to the hostel only to be told by the maintenance person that they were closed. We had driven about 10 hours and were looking forward to checking in and getting something to eat. NO LUCK! We had to find another place to say. This hostel is in a pretty sketchy area of town and in the end we are glad it didn't work out but would have been nice to be notified.

We showed up to check in to the hostel only to be told by the maintenance person that they were closed. We had driven about 10 hours and were looking forward to checking in and getting something to eat. NO LUCK! We had to find another place to say. This hostel is in a pretty sketchy area of town and in the end we are glad it didn't work out but would have been nice to be notified.

Very friendly people comfortable place to stay

Very friendly people comfortable place to stay

Room was comfortable and clean, staff was lovely and helpful, the speakeasy is rad.

Room was comfortable and clean, staff was lovely and helpful, the speakeasy is rad.

Friendly. Mystery bookcase. Short walk to 6th street.

Friendly. Mystery bookcase. Short walk to 6th street.

This hostel is great, very convenient and comfortable.

This hostel is great, very convenient and comfortable.

It’s a great to stay, it’s affordable, It’s in a great location near the action, it’s clean, the beds are very comfortable and the staff is very nice and helpful. There is a bit of an issue noise because you can hear the street traffic, as well as people having conversations from outside. So bring earplugs that should take care of it. If there is one thing that I could contribute is that you should have girls dormitory, men’s dormitory and possibly a couples dormitory style setting. When I arrived I was matched with two guys in the same dormitory, it was quickly corrected And I was very happy about that. Overall I would stay there and would recommend others to stay at the Firehouse Hostel.

It’s a great to stay, it’s affordable, It’s in a great location near the action, it’s clean, the beds are very comfortable and the staff is very nice and helpful. There is a bit of an issue noise because you can hear the street traffic, as well as people having conversations from outside. So bring earplugs that should take care of it. If there is one thing that I could contribute is that you should have girls dormitory, men’s dormitory and possibly a couples dormitory style setting. When I arrived I was matched with two guys in the same dormitory, it was quickly corrected And I was very happy about that. Overall I would stay there and would recommend others to stay at the Firehouse Hostel.

I truly enjoyed my stay it was my first stay at a hostel and this was a historic stay at an 1885 firehouse. The location is perfect and Racheal and Jared were exceptional at making you feel at home. The lounge behind the book shelf holds lovely live music and custom cocktails! SIMPLY A LOVELY STAY.

I truly enjoyed my stay it was my first stay at a hostel and this was a historic stay at an 1885 firehouse. The location is perfect and Racheal and Jared were exceptional at making you feel at home. The lounge behind the book shelf holds lovely live music and custom cocktails! SIMPLY A LOVELY STAY.

lack of decent breakfast , not even leftoevers

lack of decent breakfast , not even leftoevers

Here’s a fact about this hostel: It is filthy dirty. Like never cleaned dirty. Loud, rude staff and just very poor quality overall. Totally not worth the price. Can’t get over how dirty this place is. The room is small, stuffy & smells. Never again. ( I’m not sure who writes those good comments but this is the reality)

Here’s a fact about this hostel: It is filthy dirty. Like never cleaned dirty. Loud, rude staff and just very poor quality overall. Totally not worth the price. Can’t get over how dirty this place is. The room is small, stuffy & smells. Never again. ( I’m not sure who writes those good comments but this is the reality)

Great location. All the staff were helpful and friendly. I had a private room which was a converted loft apartment, so I had the whole 4th floor to myself! The bed was super comfortable and a view that I never wanted to stop looking at. The bathroom had a shower as big as a walk-in closet. Everything super clean and beautiful. Thank you to all the staff and fellow travelers I met along the way!

Great location. All the staff were helpful and friendly. I had a private room which was a converted loft apartment, so I had the whole 4th floor to myself! The bed was super comfortable and a view that I never wanted to stop looking at. The bathroom had a shower as big as a walk-in closet. Everything super clean and beautiful. Thank you to all the staff and fellow travelers I met along the way!

I stayed in the suite. So I didn't share amenities but my stay was great. Loved the late check-out and Jared at the front was a phenomenal host!

I stayed in the suite. So I didn't share amenities but my stay was great. Loved the late check-out and Jared at the front was a phenomenal host!

This place need some deep cleaning needed especially in the dorm areas. You could tell there was dirt on the side of the bunkbeds and I have no idea when was the last time they wipped things down. You could tell it was dirty especially because EVERYONE in my 8 bed dorm was stuffy the whole time we would be there. Everyone was constantly sneezing and coughing through out the night. I also felt like it was really expensive for what it was. This experience also made me realize how important sleep and resting are while traveling because it was hard to do when you are sharing a room with 8 strangers. Glad I did it and I met some cool people but would I do it again, probably not.

This place need some deep cleaning needed especially in the dorm areas. You could tell there was dirt on the side of the bunkbeds and I have no idea when was the last time they wipped things down. You could tell it was dirty especially because EVERYONE in my 8 bed dorm was stuffy the whole time we would be there. Everyone was constantly sneezing and coughing through out the night. I also felt like it was really expensive for what it was. This experience also made me realize how important sleep and resting are while traveling because it was hard to do when you are sharing a room with 8 strangers. Glad I did it and I met some cool people but would I do it again, probably not.

This place need some deep cleaning needed especially in the dorm areas. You could tell there was dirt on the side of the bunkbeds and I have no idea when was the last time they wipped things down. You could tell it was dirty especially because EVERYONE in my 8 bed dorm was stuffy the whole time we would be there. Everyone was constantly sneezing and coughing through out the night. I also felt like it was really expensive for what it was. This experience also made me realize how important sleep and resting are while traveling because it was hard to do when you are sharing a room with 8 strangers. Glad I did it and I met some cool people but would I do it again, probably not.

This place need some deep cleaning needed especially in the dorm areas. You could tell there was dirt on the side of the bunkbeds and I have no idea when was the last time they wipped things down. You could tell it was dirty especially because EVERYONE in my 8 bed dorm was stuffy the whole time we would be there. Everyone was constantly sneezing and coughing through out the night. I also felt like it was really expensive for what it was. This experience also made me realize how important sleep and resting are while traveling because it was hard to do when you are sharing a room with 8 strangers. Glad I did it and I met some cool people but would I do it again, probably not.

Didnt like the beggers..

Didnt like the beggers..

Very friendly front desk and great location to everything downtown. They even gave a welcome beer! There is also a really cool bar behind a bookcase. Highly recommend.

Very friendly front desk and great location to everything downtown. They even gave a welcome beer! There is also a really cool bar behind a bookcase. Highly recommend.

The location was great for experiencing downtown but, as a consequence, noisy at night on the weekend (Th-Sa). It is within walking distance of the capitol grounds and UT-Austin, which is why I chose this hostel. Bring flip-flops (shower slippers), as well as all needed toiletries. And, if you need to secure anything, bring a padlock for the lockable storage space under the bed.

The location was great for experiencing downtown but, as a consequence, noisy at night on the weekend (Th-Sa). It is within walking distance of the capitol grounds and UT-Austin, which is why I chose this hostel. Bring flip-flops (shower slippers), as well as all needed toiletries. And, if you need to secure anything, bring a padlock for the lockable storage space under the bed.

Location was great but it's a little bit noisy outside late at night if you have a room facing the street. Privacy of the dorm bunks was nice (they were sort of half-boxed in with built-in shelves on the inside on both sides). I'm not sure if there was AC in the rooms but it was a bit hot. Breakfast was a bit lackluster (milk, bagels, small amount of fruit) but nice that it was available until 11am. Staff attention to social activities was really great, particularly organizing bar crawls and other things at night was really fun.

Location was great but it's a little bit noisy outside late at night if you have a room facing the street. Privacy of the dorm bunks was nice (they were sort of half-boxed in with built-in shelves on the inside on both sides). I'm not sure if there was AC in the rooms but it was a bit hot. Breakfast was a bit lackluster (milk, bagels, small amount of fruit) but nice that it was available until 11am. Staff attention to social activities was really great, particularly organizing bar crawls and other things at night was really fun.

Very spacious bathroom and good shower. Iron and ironing board are in the laundry room, and the ironing board probably could be replaced, but everything else was excellent. It was surprisingly quiet

Very spacious bathroom and good shower. Iron and ironing board are in the laundry room, and the ironing board probably could be replaced, but everything else was excellent. It was surprisingly quiet

Great stay for the price. Accommodations were basic but I really only needed a place to sleep on my solo trip and this satisfied that requirement. I would certainly stay here again if I was doing another solo trip.

Great stay for the price. Accommodations were basic but I really only needed a place to sleep on my solo trip and this satisfied that requirement. I would certainly stay here again if I was doing another solo trip.

Excel staff and accommodation for the price.

Everything was perfect and the staff helped me get a bottom bunk for important reasons and they were so helpful and understanding

Unique with a speakeasy and it’s right near sixth street.

Everything was great until I lost a pair of pants and haven't heard back from them regarding whether they found them or not

great city center location,clean, great price, great staff, kitchen area, nice place to stay for few days, while enjoying downtown Austin.

Staff was friendly and a good place to lay your head with a good amount of places to eat nearby.

The hostel is within downtown which it is great location for visitors to explore around downtown Austin. Quick check-in with free can of Texan beer. Staff are friendly. The room has stinky smell like someone has cooked greasy food. Many dirty crumbles around base of bunk beds. The bathroom smell so awfully. I have been travelling a lot and have never smell far worse than this hostel's bathroom. Toilet was so dirty that puts me off from sitting down and doing business. I went to State Capitol to use toilet instead as it is more cleaner than this hostel. And it's free to enter so use their public restroom for hygiene reason. And the shower was so dirty that puts me off from using its shower for two days till I returned to stay over my friend's place. Although I know it's crazy not to have shower for two days but it was so dirty and stinky smell that was so unbearable for me to have a shower. So the overall was okay-ish but wouldn't return to this hostel next time. I thought this hostel has a good review until I looked at it deeply and realised that some reviewers left wrong score with negative comment about this hostel. You should look at reviewers' comments first before make a reservation.

Friendly greeting, decent facility. Quiet time after midnight was marred by a loud bass beat until at least 2am, presumably from associated bar. Hard to sleep between that and roommate snoring! acknowledge that the last was out of hostel control! Thankfully I had earplugs but they did not fully block out either noise. Earplugs mandatory in this situation.

Perfect for the purpose of having close access to 6th street and having cheap lodgings.

Badass place

Amazing! Great service, great location.

The hostel is situated right in the middle of all the bars and music clubs, and therefore it is extremely central. However, for the exact same reason, you can expect to hear music in your room throughout the early hours of the night. We stayed in one of the suites, and it is roomy and comfortable. However, (and I don't know whether it was an oversight) but there were no toiletries at all (not even hand soap).