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Pet-Friendly Hotels in Austin

Trails, patios, live music and a large dog-loving community make Austin an easy road-trip destination.

Traveling to Austin with a Pet

Austin combines downtown attractions with lakes, trails and neighborhoods that make frequent outdoor breaks simple. It is especially good for a road trip because you can bring more pet gear and choose a hotel close to the part of town you actually want to explore.

Always verify the pet policy directly with the hotel before you book. Fees, pet limits, accepted animal types and rules about leaving pets unattended can change by property and room type.

Where to Stay

  • Downtown for Lady Bird Lake, events and the broadest hotel selection
  • South Congress for restaurants, shopping and a neighborhood feel
  • East Austin for patios, food and quick access to downtown

Pet-Friendly Hotel Starting Points

1 Hotel Austin

Downtown hotel with a published pet-friendly program.

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Kimpton pet-friendly hotels

Kimpton is a useful pet-friendly boutique option in many major cities.

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Tips for a Better Trip

  • Heat is the main concern from late spring into fall; walk early and late.
  • Many patios welcome dogs, but individual restaurant rules can change.
  • Bring booties or check pavement temperature before long summer walks.

Before You Leave Home

Keep vaccination information, identification and your veterinarian's contact details easy to reach. For interstate travel, the USDA notes that individual states and territories can set animal-health requirements, so check the rules for your destination when planning a longer trip. USDA interstate pet travel information.

More Austin Travel Planning

For general destination information, events and visitor planning, see the official or primary visitor resource for Austin. You can also review our pet travel checklist, flying with pets guide and pet-friendly hotel chain guide.