Austin hotels are expensive and often full — especially during SXSW, ACL, Formula 1, and UT game weekends. What many visitors don't realize is that Pflugerville, just 15-20 miles northeast of downtown Austin, offers the same major hotel brands at significantly lower rates with far less traffic stress.
Why Stay in Pflugerville Instead of Austin?
Pflugerville sits at the junction of IH-35 and SH-130, making it an easy base for exploring the entire Austin metro. You're 20 minutes from downtown Austin, 15 minutes from the Domain, and right next to major employers like Apple, Dell, Amazon, and Samsung. Rates are typically 30-50% lower than comparable Austin properties, and parking is free and plentiful.
Best Business Hotel
Courtyard Austin Pflugerville
16100 Impact Way — includes Pflugerville Conference Center · View Listing →
Best Value
Comfort Suites Pflugerville
15112 FM 1825 — newly remodeled suite rooms · View Listing →
Best for Extended Stays
Tru and Home2 Suites by Hilton
18700 Hilltop Commercial Dr — kitchenettes available · View Listing →
All Pflugerville Hotels
Best Western Plus Inn & Suites
16101 Impact Way, Pflugerville TX · View Listing →
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
18616 Hill Top Commercial Dr, Pflugerville TX · View Listing →
La Quinta Inn & Hawthorn Suites
1408 Town Center Dr, Pflugerville TX · View Listing →
Tips for Visiting
All Pflugerville hotels are within a few minutes of multiple H-E-B grocery stores, dozens of restaurants, and easy highway access in every direction. If you're attending an Austin event, check rates in Pflugerville first — you'll almost always find better value here with a manageable commute.
Browse the full PflugervilleLocal directory for restaurants and activities near your hotel.