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A covered walkway with a stone wall on one side and a wooden deck on the other, surrounded by trees.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.

1. The Inn at Green Pastures

Bouldin Creek, 2.4 km from Philosophers' Rock

Jennifer

￥45,602

￥53,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A two-story house with a front porch, a visible entryway, and a garden with sunflowers.

A covered porch with wooden chairs and potted plants, a staircase, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a large wooden cabinet, a glass coffee table, and patterned sofas.

A spacious kitchen with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.

2. Brava House Bed and Breakfast

Clarksville, 1.8 km from Philosophers' Rock

jason

￥27,024

￥31,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a garden area with plants and a hammock.

A modern hotel room with a large TV, sliding glass doors to a balcony, and a small dining area.

A glass-enclosed water feature with a metal bench and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

3. Frame Hotel - Treehouse

South River City, 2.6 km from Philosophers' Rock

Kelly

￥56,186

￥65,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a sign reading "Perfect Strangers."

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A gym with exercise equipment, a large window, and a decorative sculpture.

A lobby with a wooden floor, a bench, a console table, and multiple mirrors.

4. Hotel ZaZa Austin

2 km from Philosophers' Rock

Jonathan

￥51,342

￥71,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A couple in a white robe standing by a pool with a cityscape view through large windows.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and chairs.

A woman standing by a large window with a cityscape view.

A spacious lobby with a large tree, seating areas, a bar, and a view of the city at night.

5. Fairmont Austin Gold Experience

Waller Creek District, 2.8 km from Philosophers' Rock

Alexander

￥65,949

￥85,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a potted plant, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a large window.

A modern building with a reflective water feature in front.

A modern building with a flat roof, a large entrance, and a car parked in front.

6. Frame Hotel - SoCo

Bouldin Creek, 2.5 km from Philosophers' Rock

Camryn

￥59,097

￥69,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

A fitness center with treadmills, exercise bikes, and free weights.

A breakfast counter with a variety of food items and a sign that reads 'TOP IT BREAKFAST'.

A modern room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

2.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

Jonathan

￥24,716

￥29,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A covered outdoor seating area with a city skyline view, featuring a round table, chairs, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outside.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a view.

8. The Code Hotel

2.3 km from Philosophers' Rock

Jesus

￥22,140

￥26,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent tower in the background.

A balcony with wooden furniture, a table with breakfast items, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with chairs, a patterned rug, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central arched window, and a bar area.

9. AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

3.1 km from Philosophers' Rock

Kharissa

￥39,977

￥47,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a multi-story building with a patterned facade.

A bar area with wooden shelves and bottles.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a garden area with various plants.

A covered walkway with brick walls, wooden flooring, and potted plants.

10. The Carpenter Hotel

0.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

Noah

￥30,821

￥40,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating, and a clear view of the interior.

A spacious lobby with a large tree, a fountain, and horse statues.

11. Fairmont Austin

Waller Creek District, 2.8 km from Philosophers' Rock

Charles

￥40,453

￥55,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bright room with a white sofa, two red chairs, a coffee table, and a large window.

An aerial view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a stone deck.

A brightly lit boutique hotel room with a red chair, a red lamp, a potted plant, and a variety of colorful clothing items displayed on shelves and hangers.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, string lights, and a tree.

12. Austin Motel

Bouldin Creek, 2.4 km from Philosophers' Rock

Madeleine

￥29,475

￥34,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel named "Hotel SANJOSÉ" with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a well-maintained hedge.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, two white chairs, a sofa with colorful cushions, and potted plants.

A pathway flanked by trees and buildings, with a wooden staircase leading to a covered area.

A cozy room with wooden shelves, a bench, and a window with a view of greenery.

13. Hotel San Jose

Bouldin Creek, 2.4 km from Philosophers' Rock

JEFF

￥38,970

￥45,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a water feature, and a view of the cityscape.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a green sofa and wicker chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, potted plants, and a neon sign reading "AYA".

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

14. ROOST Rainey

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

jade

￥35,484

￥41,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a round coffee table, and several potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a welcome sign, a hanging light fixture, and a large potted plant.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and various potted plants.

An outdoor bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and potted plants.

15. 1 Hotel Austin

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.7 km from Philosophers' Rock

Dany

￥61,404

￥82,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A grand lobby with a central staircase, a chandelier, and a red accent wall.

A person in a white bathrobe reading 'The Royal Times' magazine, holding a cup, with a plate of croissants and a small bottle on a table.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and recessed lighting.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a table, overlooking a street with cars and trees.

16. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Congress Avenue Historic District, 2.5 km from Philosophers' Rock

Robert

￥41,881

￥49,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious room with a wooden staircase, a red leather sofa, and various decorative items.

A hotel entrance with a black facade, a sign reading "PROPER", and a woman walking in.

17. Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

1.7 km from Philosophers' Rock

Haley

￥72,678

￥95,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A porch with wicker chairs, a small table, and a bench.

A cozy room with a sofa, a round table, and large windows with plants.

A courtyard with a large tree, a pathway, and a building with striped awnings.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

18. Hotel Saint Cecilia

South River City, 2.5 km from Philosophers' Rock

Anna

￥71,253

￥90,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a large piano sculpture, seating areas, and a bar.

A city skyline with a prominent dome building, high-rise buildings, and a view from a balcony with a metal railing.

A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, a patterned ottoman, a black leather armchair, a standing lamp, and a large window with a cityscape view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

2.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

Zachary

￥25,838

￥30,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring wooden ceiling beams and a long dining area with booths and tables.

The exterior of Hotel Van Zandt with a modern design, featuring large glass windows and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, brick walls, and a seating area.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, featuring tall vases with white flowers and candlelit centerpieces.

20. Hotel Van Zandt

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.8 km from Philosophers' Rock

￥43,099

￥58,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Philosophers' Rock

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Inn at Green Pastures	10.0 Exceptional 128 reviews	View
Brava House Bed and Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 293 reviews	View
Frame Hotel - Treehouse	9.8 Exceptional 245 reviews	View
Hotel ZaZa Austin	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Fairmont Austin Gold Experience	9.6 Exceptional 689 reviews	View

Top Philosophers' Rock Hotel Reviews

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean property, very easy to get in and out . Have to pay for parking , not that great"

The Code Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

Hotel Van Zandt

8/10 Good

"The hotel location was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room were clean and comfortable. My only negative was the not so bright hallways to get to the room, but I would definitely stay here again."

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Our room was spacious and comfortable. The only "do better" is to regrout some of the shower. It appears there is some stained grout that makes it look like mold (not sure if it was or not). The staff was excellent and so helpful whenever we had questions."

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

8/10 Good

"Parking, staff"

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific location! Beautiful room! Loved the open-air terrace outside of the bar - great for drinks and people-watching!"

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great, room was clean and spacious, and all of the common areas were well kept during a busy festival weekend."

The Loren Hotel Austin, WorldHotels Luxury

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful well appointed calming refuge!"

Fairmont Austin

8/10 Good

"Bed is very comfortable. You have to request for an empty fridge, which isn’t a bad thing."

Other attractions near Philosophers' Rock

A statue of an adult and child in a park with a bench and greenery in the background.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.

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A large outdoor gathering by a river at sunset.

Austin City Limits

8.6/10 (2,112 reviews)

After visiting Austin City Limits, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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A public swimming pool surrounded by lush green trees and a city skyline in the background.

Barton Springs Pool

9.0/10 (429 reviews)

One of the “crown jewels” of Austin’s bustling downtown, this natural limestone pool is a refreshing place to spend a steamy Texan afternoon.

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A landscaped garden with stone planters, lush green grass, and a variety of trees.

Zilker Botanical Garden

8.6/10 (567 reviews)

A peaceful, serene environment, perfect for an afternoon stroll.

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A river, a large crowd, and a city skyline.

Zilker Park

9.0/10 (5,278 reviews)

Perched on the banks of a beautiful lake, this centrally located park is an idyllic spot to relax in thermal springs or hike along extensive trails.

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Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater

You can make plans for a show at Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater during your stay in Austin. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.

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Zach Theatre

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Zach Theatre during your stay in Austin. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

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Austin Nature and Science Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Austin Nature and Science Center in Austin. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Philosophers' Rock?

Philosophers' Rock is located in a vibrant area of Austin known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 244 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Philosophers' Rock?

The Carpenter Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Philosophers' Rock. Another good option is The Loren Hotel Austin, WorldHotels Luxury, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Philosophers' Rock?

Expedia has 244 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Philosophers' Rock.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Philosophers' Rock, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Philosophers' Rock.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Philosophers' Rock?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Philosophers' Rock, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Philosophers' Rock?

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, and Blanton Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Austin Central Library, Bremond Block, and Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Moody Theater, Paramount Theatre, and Moody Ampitheater at Waterloo Park.

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Our top choices for Philosophers' Rock hotels

1. The Inn at Green Pastures

2. Brava House Bed and Breakfast

3. Frame Hotel - Treehouse

4. Hotel ZaZa Austin

5. Fairmont Austin Gold Experience

6. Frame Hotel - SoCo

7. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

8. The Code Hotel

9. AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

10. The Carpenter Hotel

11. Fairmont Austin

12. Austin Motel

13. Hotel San Jose

14. ROOST Rainey

15. 1 Hotel Austin

16. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

17. Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

18. Hotel Saint Cecilia

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

20. Hotel Van Zandt

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Top Philosophers' Rock Hotel Reviews

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

The Code Hotel

Hotel Van Zandt

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

The Loren Hotel Austin, WorldHotels Luxury

Fairmont Austin

Other attractions near Philosophers' Rock

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

Austin City Limits

Barton Springs Pool

Zilker Botanical Garden

Zilker Park

Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater

Zach Theatre

Austin Nature and Science Center

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