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TEXAS 🐴

TEXAS 🐴

Big Skies, Bold Stays, and Budget-Friendly Beds

Texas is massive - a whole country disguised as a state. From cactus-lined highways to neon-lit dancehalls, this place hums with stories. And if you think Texas travel is all cattle ranches and big hotels, think again.

Hostels in Texas are hiding in the coolest corners: music-loving cities, desert artist towns, surfer beaches, and backpacker-friendly borderlands. You just have to know where to look.

Why Hostel in Texas?

Because Texas is for explorers - and hostels are built for that kind of traveler.

Because you want to spend your money on tacos and two-step lessons, not overpriced beds.

Because every good road trip needs a place to crash that doesn’t kill the vibe (or your budget).

And honestly? The hostels here are just as bold, curious, and community-driven as the state itself.

Hostels are sorted in alphabetic order and have their city/neighborhood directly below their name.

FIND HOSTELS 👇

FIND HOSTELS 👇

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Firehouse Hostel

Austin, Texas

Nestled in the heart of downtown Austin, offering a craft cocktail lounge and international hostel located in the city's oldest standing fire station,

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Check back soon for more hostel fun in Texas!

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Check back soon for more hostel fun in Texas!

🎤 The backpacker who lives for late-night gigs and lone star dive bars

🌮 The foodie who wants to eat brisket and birria without blowing their budget

🛣️ The road tripper who lives for long drives and stranger-made playlists

🔥 The rebel traveler who likes their WiFi fast and their itinerary loose

📷 The digital nomad craving sunlight, stories, and decent coffee

You’ll love Texas if You Are:

🤠 Real Stays, Real People, No Fluff

Texas hostels aren’t pretending to be something they’re not. They’re laid-back, welcoming, and full of personality. Whether you’re city-hopping or van-tripping, you’ll find a place to plug in - to the WiFi and the people.

Expect:

  • Eclectic decor and even more eclectic guests

  • Backyard BBQs and front porch hangs

  • Access to the good stuff - the local joints, not the tourist traps

🔗 Deep in the Blog of Texas

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Book the Bunk. Burn the Itinerary.

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