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Adams House
See a drawing of this 1911 house and learn the history, types of rooms and rates of this Bed & Breakfast in the historic Hyde Park area of Austin.

Austin Folk House Bed & Breakfast
Given an Austin Chronicle Best of Austin designation in 2004, it's a comfortable, fun, colorful place to stay on 22nd Street. It's for those who like their history with a little less formality.

Austin Motel
Not exactly turn of the century old, this landmark on South Congress Avenue offers a dose of more recent and colorful Austin history since 1938.

Carrington's Bluff Bed & Breakfast
An 1877 English country house in the middle of Austin is the place for "romantic getaways, small retreats, and family gatherings" and historic accommodations.

Driskill Hotel, The
Possibly the best known of Austin's historic hotels, it was built by wealthy cattle baron and businessman Colonel Jesse Driskill. It's grand opening in 1886 was the same year that the new state capitol was built a few blocks away. Saved from the wrecking ball in 1969, The Driskill is one of the city's crown jewels today.

Historic Accommodations of Texas
Beyond Austin, explore more historic hotels and bed and breakfasts in large and small towns throughout the state including Central Texas and the Hill Country.

Mansion at Judge's Hill, The
Dr. & Mrs. Goodall Wooten received the land as a wedding gift and built their home there in 1900. Beautifully landscaped and decorated then, today it's a 4-star luxury boutique hotel on Rio Grande Avenue in downtown Austin. This historic hotels is steeped in history but with all the modern day amenities.

Star of Texas Inn, The
Each room is a little different in size, decor, and rates in this B&B on 22nd Street which does have pets on the premises so those with allergies should consider their other property down the road, Austin Folk House.

Woodburn House Bed & Breakfast
Read detailed descriptions of the inn, its rooms (along with rates and photographs), the inn's policies and services, and the historic Hyde Park neighborhood where it is located.