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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
Find your haven near Zilker Park with an outdoor pool oasis and happy hour vibes. Treat yourself to top-notch dining options that will leave you feeling refreshed.

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)
Dining room
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €294
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Standard Double)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 16 min walk
  • Barton Springs Pool - 2 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive
  • University of Texas at Austin - 6 min drive
  • Texas State Capitol - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 15 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmer Events Center - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nido - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

Hotel near Zilker Park
Located close to Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden, The Carpenter Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Carpenters Hall, features happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and 2 bars are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, a lift and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, local meal delivery service and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms offer comforts, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 53-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carpenter Coffee Bar
  • Carpenters Hall

Things to do

  • Music library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 27.06 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0803832709

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Carpenter Hotel Austin
Carpenter Hotel
Carpenter Austin
The Carpenter Hotel Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel Austin
The Carpenter Hotel Hotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carpenter Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carpenter Hotel?

As of 19 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenter Hotel on 2 Mar 2025 start from €267.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Carpenter Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Carpenter Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 35 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Carpenter Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Carpenter Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Carpenter Hotel located?

Located in Zilker, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden. Governor's Mansion and Texas State Capitol are also within 2 mi (3 km). Austin Station is 15 minutes by foot and Downtown Station is 30 minutes.

The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 606 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K

Loved our stay. It was the perfect location for us. We walked almost every place we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACIANN

Excellent coffee shop a hotel and restaurant was amazing too! Loved the ambience, the attached balcony and the pool, our dog and kid loved it too. Would like to return, definitely nice laid back lush Austin vibe!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Wonderful hotel. Location and staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Good sized rooms with great coffee shop and wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Wonderful stay as always! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

great, rustic, authentic stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Wonderful staff offering great hospitality! We really enjoyed our time at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

I love the vibe of the Carpenter Hotel. I stay here everytime I am in Austin. It is small and unique, not standard style hotel. They have a great coffee shop that attracts the community and a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Wonderful stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Greatest hidden gem in Austin. Quiet, safe, and romantic in PRIME location. I’ve found my go to hotel when I come back to Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Friendly staff thru out the hotel. Great access
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy Jack

Stunning property minutes form everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff and service were quite pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Perfect location for seeing all that Austin has to offer. The staff is amazing and the rooms are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Great location, easy access to the river path system. Short drives to anything we wanted to see/do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

The location was great and the property was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navneeth

Great stay! The staff was very friendly and the check-in process was quick. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Excellent room and property. We enjoyed brunch on the patio at the restaurant and coffee at the coffee bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stellar location
Great location for the Austin Food and Wine Festival.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

My favorite staycation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Wonderful stay and amazing location. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Beautiful vintage hotel. Will definitely stay here next time we are in Austin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

Such an underrated hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024