Budget Hotels in North Austin, Austin — Real Prices
$80/night
Avg Price
3-8 mi
To Downtown
No
Walkable
Limited
Nightlife
Free
Parking
North Austin stretches from the UT campus area up to The Domain and beyond along the I-35 and MoPac corridors. It's where you'll find the most budget motel options in Austin, plus easy access to UT and the tech corridor. The trade-off is distance from downtown nightlife.
Pros
Cons
🛡️ Safety: Generally safe along the main corridors. The Rundberg Lane area (north of 183) has a rougher reputation — check reviews carefully for hotels in that zone. The Domain area is upscale and very safe.
Motel 6-Austin, TX - North Central
5.0 mi from 6th Street
Reviews
near I-35 and 183, close to UT and The Domain
recently renovated and well-kept
excellent price for what you get
friendly and helpful
standard motel, good AC
Watch out: need a car to reach downtown, basic rooms with no frills
via Booking.com
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