Brava House Bed & Breakfast

Located in the wonderful neighborhood of Clarksville, in the heart of central Austin, Brava House provides a truly memorable stay in Austin. One of the first Austin Victorian homes built in the late 1880's, and formerly the Southard House, it is minutes to 6th Street, the Texas State Capitol, Barton Springs, Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail, The University of Texas at Austin, Zilker Park, Expo Center, Palmer Auditorium, The Convention Center, Texas History Center, and the LBJ Library. You will be within strolling distance of the nightlife in downtown Austin, neighborhood shops and parks.

The home has been lovingly restored and features charming architectural details such as hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, original fireplaces and elegant antique furnishings. In addition, the home has been equipped for today's modern traveler with wireless internet access, private baths, phone and TV in each room, work areas and other amenities.

Babe Didrickson Room
Lower floor, private entrance from parking • Handicap accessible • Queen bed • Bay Window • Tiled Bath with Large Shower • Room rate $99
Ms Dickinson Room
Second floor, private entrance from stairs • Queen 4 poster bed • Sitting area by large corner windows • Tiled Bath with Clawfoot tub/shower • Room rate $105
Babe Didrickson Room
Lower floor, private entrance from parking • Handicap accessible • Queen bed • Bay Window • Tiled Bath with Large Shower • Room rate $99
Emily Morgan Suite
Lower floor, entrance from front • Living Room with Fireplace • Bedroom with Queen Bed • Tiled Bath with Double-head Shower • Sleeper Sofa • Room rate $115
Barbara Jordan Suite
Lower floor, entrance from front • Living Room with Fireplace • Bedroom with Fireplace and Queen Bed • Tiled Bath with Clawfoot tub/shower • Room rate $115

Brava House offers the following amenities for every guest:

Room Amenities

Private bath
TV with cable
Telephone with private number
Wireless internet connection
Desk or table workspace
Mini-Refrigerator in room
Coffeepot & microwave in room
Radio alarm clock
Iron & ironing board
Hair dryer
Hardwood floors
High ceilings & crown moldings
Gourmet buffet breakfast each morning*
Fresh flowers & homemade baked goods
Robes & spa toiletry items
Inn Amenities

Private back deck and garden
Outdoor jacuzzi - Coming Soon
Verandah with rocker & chairs
Private parking lot
Daily maid service
Secretarial services available
Child care services available
Afternoon tea available daily
Complimentary wine reception from 5-6 pm every Friday and Saturday evening
Walking distance to shops, restaurants, the Capitol and other area attractions.
On the bus line
Facility rental for special events, & professional event planning services

Brava House is a Bed & Breakfast Inn that rents out 4 individual suites, each with their own private entrance and bathroom. All rooms are non-smoking; however smoking is permitted outside.

Each room comes furnished with modern amenities (click here for full list). A Continental Plus Breakfast is served weekdays, and a full Gourmet Breakfast on the weekends. All breakfasts are served buffet style to be taken in the rooms. Daily maid service is provided.

There is plenty of off-street parking in our private parking lot, and the Brava House Bed & Breakfast is located in the very lively neighborhood of Clarksville, in Historic Old West Austin, within walking distance to restaurants, parks and shopping, 6th Street, Town Lake Hike and Bike trail, and the Texas Capitol building.

Brava House B&B welcomes families with children of all ages, and we also have limited accomodation for pets. If you will have pets in your party, please advise us ahead of time. You must get prior approval for your pet, and we reserve the right to limit the type or breed of pets accepted. There is a $15 per night pet charge.

Directions from I-35:
From I-35 exit MLK/15th Street. Go West on MLK Blvd. for a little over a mile, until it dead ends into Lamar Blvd. Turn left on Lamar to 12th Street. Turn right on 12th and go to the first stop sign, which is Blanco. Turn left on Blanco, and we are the second house on the right.

10% discount for stays of 7 nights or longer.