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

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, metal chairs, and umbrellas, adjacent to a modern building with large windows and a wooden pergola.

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

Juanita

￥44,382

￥51,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

2. Brava House Bed and Breakfast

Clarksville, 1.8 km from Philosophers' Rock

Paul

￥25,404

￥29,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

A modern living room with a TV, a framed picture, a chair, and a dining area with a table.

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

jose

￥55,967

￥65,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

4. Hotel ZaZa Austin

2 km from Philosophers' Rock

Jonathan

￥51,956

￥72,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

5. The Code Hotel

2.3 km from Philosophers' Rock

Maria

￥22,096

￥26,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower area. There are grab bars and a towel rack on the wall.

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

6. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

2.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

Ben

￥24,696

￥29,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 reception area with wooden reception desks, a large window, and a modern interior design.

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

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

3.1 km from Philosophers' Rock

lauren

￥51,989

￥62,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large wooden ceiling, stone walls, and numerous potted plants.

8. 1 Hotel Austin

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.7 km from Philosophers' Rock

Dany

￥59,882

￥80,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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.

A motel with a neon-lit geometric ceiling, a 'VACANCY' sign, and a 'YALL MEANS ALL!' banner.

9. Austin Motel

Bouldin Creek, 2.4 km from Philosophers' Rock

Madeleine

￥29,507

￥34,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

A restaurant with a bar area, tables set for dining, and a stone wall backdrop.

10. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Congress Avenue Historic District, 2.5 km from Philosophers' Rock

KimBERLY

￥41,847

￥49,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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".

11. ROOST Rainey

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

Linda Kaye

￥32,669

￥38,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

12. Hotel San Jose

Bouldin Creek, 2.4 km from Philosophers' Rock

JEFF

￥47,022

￥55,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a bartender, and a well-stocked shelf with bottles.

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

13. Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

1.7 km from Philosophers' Rock

Haley

￥66,099

￥87,646 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.

14. Hotel Saint Cecilia

South River City, 2.5 km from Philosophers' Rock

Anna

￥71,330

￥90,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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 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 large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a rug.

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

2.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

￥24,566

￥29,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

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.

16. Hotel Van Zandt

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.8 km from Philosophers' Rock

Laura

￥42,167

￥57,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with seating, plants, and a city view.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor lounge area with seating, plants, and a ceiling fan.

17. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Waller Creek District, 2.5 km from Philosophers' Rock

Joselin

￥38,715

￥46,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Fairfield" sign on the facade.

A modern kitchen with white brick walls, wooden cabinets, and a herringbone floor pattern. There are two round tables with chairs, a coffee station, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a bar area with seating.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

Rainey Street Historic District, 2.9 km from Philosophers' Rock

Matthew

￥22,770

￥27,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a bar, surrounded by modern buildings.

A bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a fruit bowl, and bar stools.

A modern building entrance with a prominent 'canopy' sign, a herringbone brick floor, and a tree in the center.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

19. Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown

1.8 km from Philosophers' Rock

Belen

￥41,878

￥50,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a bowl. A fireplace is visible, and the room has large windows with a view of a cityscape.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a round table, and a chair.

A modern lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern room with a large window, a bench, a wall-mounted plant, and a decorative tree mural.

20. Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Waller Creek District, 2.5 km from Philosophers' Rock

Paula steakley And cheryl kainer

￥126,174

￥151,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Philosophers' Rock

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Inn at Green Pastures	10.0 Exceptional 131 reviews	View
Brava House Bed and Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 295 reviews	View
Frame Hotel - Treehouse	9.8 Exceptional 246 reviews	View
Hotel ZaZa Austin	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Code Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 471 reviews	View

Top Philosophers' Rock Hotel Reviews

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice and wonderful staff that were patient and able to help me out."

Omni Austin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, well sized rooms. Good pillows."

Fairmont Austin

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful place the Fairmont Austin is. We had two separate reservations due to one being a family event, and one for a birthday. They were able to accommodate it and make sure that the room did not need to be moved. Also they surprised us with a cake and drinks to celebrate the birthday. I will highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit Austin."

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

8/10 Good

"Service, valet, luggage storage, restaurant, pool, and coffee shop was excellent. Location excellent. The rooms: find what you consider important below. The tommie had small rooms and bathrooms with limited places to keep luggage which made it crowded for two people. The bathroom had the drain on the other side of the shower door and towards the toilet which caused the water to collect on the floor making dry feet difficult after a shower. There was a wood stand to stand on to help, but was awkward. There was no bathroom fan so all the moisture stayed in the bathroom and room for some time. There has to be a mold problem at some point in the future. Perhaps this is a trade off from the Thompson side with bigger rooms."

The Carpenter Hotel

8/10 Good

"This hotel was very clean. The staff was very helpful and sweet. The property was absolutely gorgeous. The only problem we had was there was a dog boarding place behind the hotel and the dogs were barking like crazy when we were trying to sleep early in the morning. Of course, not the hotel’s fault but it was hard to sleep."

The Loren Hotel Austin, WorldHotels Luxury

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location, the beds were comfortable and the restaurants were convenient and good"

Hotel ZaZa Austin

10/10 Excellent

"We had a brief but great stay at Hotel Zsa Zsa! Mercedes greeted us at check in and was kind enough to automatically give an upgrade to a corner suite! The room was clean and spacious! We had a minor issue with our TV and they quickly sent an engineer up to fix! Love, love this hotel!"

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Great room with lots of space. Loved the self parking option; it's a gated garage so your car feels secure. Our two recommendations are to drop the multi-digit code for the door, elevator, garage, etc. If this were a key card, it would save a ton of time and frustration. The other one is to tweak the front desk. It's two small desks where you sit down to check in- it feels odd; it should be a counter, which naturally makes the transactions that happen there faster. The ladies were nice, but need a little more polish and professionalism. Other than this, it was a good stay."

Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience! No complaints"

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?

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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. The Code Hotel

6. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

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

8. 1 Hotel Austin

9. Austin Motel

10. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

11. ROOST Rainey

12. Hotel San Jose

13. Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

14. Hotel Saint Cecilia

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

16. Hotel Van Zandt

17. Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Downtown

19. Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown

20. Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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Top Philosophers' Rock Hotel Reviews

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

Fairmont Austin

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

The Carpenter Hotel

The Loren Hotel Austin, WorldHotels Luxury

Hotel ZaZa Austin

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

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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