The Driskill
- Opened
- 1886
- Floors
- 4
Location Excellent location — 16 attractions within walking distance
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About
One of the best hotels in Austin, the famous Driskill Hotel is an iconic landmark of Texas hospitality. Enjoy a downtown Austin location and luxury service.
Notable stay
The Driskill, a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas, United States, and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing "the finest hotel south of St. Louis". (via Wikipedia)
Best for
station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km
Location
What's nearby
- The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center on Congress Avenue;The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center0.2 km
- Mexic-Arte Museum0.2 km
- Museum of the Weird0.3 km
- Texas Toy Museum and Arcade0.3 km
- O. Henry Museum0.4 km
- La Peña0.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — 10.8 km → all hotels near AUS
- Nearest station
- Downtown — 0.5 km
- Driving
- Drives on the right
- Currency
- USD
- Power
- Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
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