SWAP Loft – Austin, Texas
Don’t waste your time in Austin alone in a hotel room – Come Stay, Work, and Play with A diverse community of ENTREPRENEURS, digital nomads, artists, yogis, and Solo Travelers from all walks of life!
STAY
Choose from 2 Incredible Locations!Downtown or Barton Springs
Stay with fellow solo travelers that want to explore Austin with their soon to be friends!
WORK
Super fast internet is just the beginningGet work done at Both locations
Co-work at Both locations with other SWAP Guests and our local Austin co-working community!
PLAY
All work & no play doesn't apply to us....We like to have fun!
Austin is an incredibly fun city and our events & recommendations will ensure you have a great time!
Which of the 2 Incredible Locations do you want to stay at?
Your key will unlock BOTH locations….that’s right, 2 locations for the price of 1! You just need to choose which one to sleep at.
Bill Murray SWAP Loft
Huge Location in Downtown Austin!Downtown Location
Stay in a 2 Story, 4,000 Square Foot Historic Building in the Center of Downtown Austin – you will be a 45 second walk to The Convention Center & 6th Street!
What Makes This Location Awesome!
Historic 2 Story Loft in Downtown Austin
Room for up to 20 Guests
Several Work Areas
One Block from 6th Street(Austin’s Bourbon Street)
45 Second walk to Convention Center
Surrounded by Amazing Restaurants & Music Venues
2 Minute Walk to City Bike Share & Public Transportation
1 Block from Wanderlust Yoga & Gold’s Gym
300 Mbs WiFi, Apple TV, Printer etc.
Full Kitchen with FREE Coffee, Cereal, and Breakfast Bars
Free Use of Washer and Dryer
A key that unlocks ALL 3 SWAP Lofts
…+ a ton of AWESOME Solo Travelers to meet!
Barton Springs SWAP Loft
2,000 Sq. Foot Patio is just the Start!Barton Springs Location
Stay in a home that is surrounded by restaurants and is a quick 5 minute walk to Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, the Green Belt, and so much more!
What Makes This Location Awesome!
Beautiful Home on Barton Springs Road
2,000 Square Foot WiFi Enabled Patio
Room for up to 7 Guests
Several Indoor & Outdoor Work Areas
5 Minute Walk to Zilker Park(Home of ACL Fest!)
5 Minute Walk to Barton Springs Pool
2 Minute Walk to 15+ Restaurants & Food Trucks
2 Minute Walk to City Bike Share & Bike Rental Shop
300 Mbs WiFi, Apple TV, Projector, Printer etc.
Full Kitchen with FREE Coffee, Cereal, and Breakfast Bars
Free Use of Washer and Dryer
A key that unlocks ALL 3 SWAP Lofts
…+ a ton of AWESOME Solo Travelers to meet!
What does this mean?
When you stay at a SWAP Loft in Austin, you will have access to both of our locations…..Downtown & Barton Springs!
You will need to decide which location to sleep at but you will be able to co-work, cook, and hangout at BOTH locations as much as you would like!
The Locations are incredible but the community is what makes it so special!
Want a truly unique Austin experience? Come stay, work, & play with a diverse community of entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, designers, freelancers, dancers, yogis, adventurers, do-gooders, travelers, seekers, runners, cultural explorers, green movementers, peace spreaders, curious ones & more!
We are a community-space where several solo travelers are staying at the same time so you will have the opportunity to meet several interesting people who will hopefully become fast friends.
As an added bonus, you will actually have access to 2 incredible Austin locations for the price of 1…..you will just need to pick which location to sleep at!
Downtown Location (Sleeps up to 20): The Bill Murray SWAP Loft is a 2 Story, 4,000 Square Foot Historic Building located in the center of downtown, a 45 second walk to The Convention Center & 45 Second walk to 6th Street. There is also a Movie Room with 120″ Projected Screen, Bose Surround Sound with Netflix, Hulu, HBO, All Sports Channels etc. There is a ton of CoWorking Space and room to socialize with an entire floor dedicated to sleep so the sleeping area remains quiet after 10pm!
Barton Springs Location (Sleeps up to 7): The Barton Springs SWAP Loft is big stone house located on Barton Springs Road with a big patio that overlooks Restaurant Row(Chuy’s, Shady Grove, Baby Acapulco’s, Numerous Food Trucks) and is a short walk from Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, and South Lamar! even if you are staying at The Barton Springs SWAP Loft.
Our unique locations ensure that you’ll have access to all the fun & activities you’d want to enjoy in Austin, as well as all the comfort & amenities you’d expect to find on vacation. So you’ll be able to work, play & have a BLAST in the two most-desired Austin neighborhoods (Downtown & Barton Springs/Zilker Park)…all in the same trip!
You will get the Full Austin Experience with our shared community’s 2 locations but the best part is really that you get to meet inspiring people from Austin & all over the world.
Working at SWAP is more than fast internet....but we have that too!
Great work starts at home, so while you’re calling Austin “home”, you’ll have access to coworking space at BOTH locations(and all the inspired people who’ll be sharing it with you!).
- FREE High Speed WiFi
- FREE Coffee
- Desks, Tables, Couches
- Printer Access
- Plugs for everyone
Not only will you be working around the other SWAP Guests but you will also get to meet Digital Nomads that live in Austin! We host weekly co-working events at our locations for a group of Austin Co-workers that you will be invited to. The meetups consist of working in our co-working spots followed up by drinks and/or food so everyone gets to know each other…..at the end of most events, we have a guest speaker give a quick presentation to inform and inspire.
We offer much more than a bed…..we offer the opportunity to be part of a growing community of SWAP Alumni that are trying to make the world a better place! We hope you join us!
What's a trip to Austin without some fun?
Our favorite part of the SWAP Loft is bringing together solo travelers so they can experience Austin together instead of being locked away in a lonely hotel by themselves.
Hit the office as soon as you wake up (!), but in a city as great as Austin, be prepared for balance: we have just as much fun outside the office!
EVENTS CALENDAR: If you don’t already have plans, we have suggestions for every night of the week. Sometimes it will be great Austin bands we know about, other times it will be restaurants we have reservations for, other times it will simply be getting you hooked up with fun Meetups we are members of………no matter what, we will make sure you and your new friends have a blast in Austin!
SLACK Channel: We have a slack channel that will let you communicate with all current SWAP Guests without having to provide your cell number, email address, or social media profiles. This will let you meet up with cool solo travelers to explore Austin with soon to be friends to enhance your experience!
Digital Guidebooks: We provide you with a Digital Guidebook that has recommendations on the best places to eat/drink, must do activities, and must see attractions…..follow our advice and we guarantee you’ll have an incredible time!
FREE Austin Walking Tours: Want to see the best of Austin while making new friends – look no further than our friends at Tipster who offer the following tours!
- Austin Music Tour
- Downtown Tour
- Eastside Art Tour
- Brewery Tour
Check their schedule at TipsterTours.com
SWAP also hosts events multiple times a month and you will be invited to those no matter what location you are staying at.
100's of 5 Star Reviews on AirBnb....
…But our favorite reviews are the ones written on our walls…..literally!
The Reviews below from Airbnb are pretty amazing also…..You’ll have to go to Airbnb to see the other 1,000+!
Sean and Lindsey were both great hosts! Sean was quite knowledgeable of the area and offered suggestions of places to eat and visit. I got sick while I was there, and they offered a few cold remedies, which I appreciated. They were welcoming and accommodating, and the house offers a relaxed atmosphere in a great location. I definitely recommend their house to anyone looking for a place to stay in Austin!
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Kristi E, December 2016Sean and Lindsey were amazing hosts. They were very friendly and made the whole stay very pleasurable. I stayed at the Barton Springs location, but didn’t have a chance to checkout the downtown location. The Barton Springs location is in a great location. Walking distance to tons of restaurants (my fave is JuiceLand) and walking distance to Barton Springs pool and Zilker Park (where there is always something going on). I def plan on utilizing this gem AirBnb next time I’m in town.
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Jason P, December 2016Find this review and OVER 500 others on our AirBnb Review Page
Jonny K, December 2016This place rocks! Thank you, Sean and Lindsey for an awesome first experience in Austin!
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Joe O, December 2016Loved staying right there in the middle of everything happening.
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Joshua S, December 2016Amazing Hosts! Great Spot! Couldn’t be more pleased with my stay.
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James C, December 2016If you are looking for an affordable and convenient location in the heart of downtown Austin, then Lindsey’s place is for you. The space is tight, but very cozy and comfortable. Lindsey provides everything you might need while there and check in/out is incredibly quick.
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Amy H, December 2016Lindsey and Sean are great hosts. I wish I would have stayed longer.
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Max I, December 2016It is exactly what the description says. If that is what you are looking for, it is perfect.
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Stephen B , December 2016Central location for shared living space. Everyone I met was interesting and friendly. Hostess is A+.
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Andrew L, December 2016The location is amazing, walkable to Zilker, Barton Spring, and South Congress. Just a short hop from downtown/east Austin and Rainey Street. Definitely check this out if you don’t mind a shared room experience.
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Dustin B, December 2016Sweet little co-work space in the heart of Austins downtown area. Lot of good bars nearby and footsteps from all of the major conference hotels. Would stay again!
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Ben L, December 2016You could not find a more gracious, affable host. The unique way the host interacted with the guests was amazing. It’s a stay tailored to your personality and personal needs. This amazing space brought wonderful new friends and wonderful conversations. I would definitely stay here again! Charming, unmatched, pleasant, respectful, inimitably community-centered (and yet there are plenty of ways to have your own time if that is your preference). The stay warmed my heart and left me refreshed. A+
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Brian T, December 2016Exactly as advertised. Really great, chill, hosts- they go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. Amazing location(s).
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Ian M, December 2016Great location and it’s exactly as described.
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Kathleen M, November 2016Wonderful, beautiful, adorable place!!! Great location!! Friendly and responsive hosts! Cute decor, huge areas to hang, has everything u need!
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Julie T, November 2016Lindsey has beautiful split loft in the heart of downtown Austin.
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Benjamin M, November 2016The apartment is perfect if you want to discover the heart of Austin without paying much and without having to rent a car, and of course if you are confortable with the “loft” atmosphere. The kitchen is well equiped – cooking materials, cutlery and food of high quality. There is a huge space to stay and work during the day and a living room to rest. Other people come and go. I got the opportunity to share my Austin visit experience with them. Would definitely recommend!
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Jean Paul M, November 2016
We can’t wait to read what you write after your stay!
Spacious and clean industrial chic loft in the heart of downtown Austin! Absolutely loved staying here, walking everywhere, and meeting other travelers in the swap loft! Sean and Lindsey are gracious hosts and the house has every amenity one could possibly need!