Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain is worth booking if you want the best-rated hotel in our Austin sample at a price below the city median, and you will get around by car. Skip it if you want to walk to central sights, which are all well over 14 km away.
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The strongest case is for travellers who care about a clean, well-run hotel and have business or plans in the north of the city near the Domain. Guests praise spotless rooms and public areas and a friendly, attentive team. The property lists a pool, a gym, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
First-time visitors who want to explore on foot should look elsewhere. Every sight in our data is a long drive away, and guests note the hotel is close to the highway. If evenings out in the city are the point of your trip, the time spent in taxis will add up.
Location and getting around
The address is 13205 Burnet Road. Guests give the location 9.2 out of 10, and mention being near the highway and the Domain. They also say the entrance is hard to find, so look at the map carefully before you arrive.
Distances to the sights in our data are long. The Islamic Center of Greater Austin is 14.7 km away, about 184 minutes on foot. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is 16.5 km, around 206 minutes, and the Cathedral of Saint Mary (Austin, Texas) is 18.3 km, about 229 minutes. These are straight-line estimates. All of them are far, so you will need a car, taxi or public transport. Parking is not listed in our data, so check availability and any fee.
What guests say
The hotel scores 9.2 out of 10 from 249 guest reviews, the top guest score among the 13 properties we compared in Austin. Cleanliness is the first thing guests mention, with rooms and shared spaces described as spotless and well kept. Staff come next, with comments on a warm welcome and helpful service.
The one recurring complaint is about finding the place. Guests describe the location as near the highway and the Domain, with an entrance that is hard to spot.
Price and how it compares with our other Austin picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €143.21 per night. That is about 31% below the median of the hotels we looked at in Austin. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
This is unusual for a Luxury pick. Cambria cost less than our Best Value choice, ARRIVE Austin, which scored 9.0 with 4 stars at €234.26 per night. The difference is location: ARRIVE is in walkable East Austin, while Cambria is far out. Our Budget pick, Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South, was €71.89 with 8.1 and 3 stars. For a top-rated 5-star hotel, the price here was good for those dates.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible properties in Austin. The Luxury slot gives priority to five-star hotels, and Cambria holds an official 5-star rating. It also shares first place on guest score. That pairing made it the clear choice for this slot.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast is listed as American; whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. The property tags mention pets, but the pet policy is not confirmed, so ask the hotel. Check pool and gym hours for your dates, and plan your route to the entrance in advance.
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Is Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown close to downtown sights?
No. The sights in our data are 14.7 to 18.3 km away, more than three hours on foot by straight-line estimate, so you will need a car or taxi.
Does Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown have a pool?
Yes, a pool and a gym are listed. Opening hours and any fees are not confirmed.
Is breakfast included?
The hotel lists an American breakfast. Inclusion depends on the rate you choose, so check the booking terms.
Is it hard to find the hotel?
Some guests say the entrance is difficult to find. Check the map and the hotel's directions before you arrive.
Is it the best-rated hotel in Austin?
Among the 13 properties we compared, it shares first place on guest score with 9.2 from 249 reviews.