Experience the vibrant North Austin Civic Association at La Unica. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind in the garden, and enjoy self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Arboretum at Great Hills Mall - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
Q2 Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Domain Northside - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
St. David's North Austin Medical Center - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
University of Texas at Austin - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 22 min drive
Austin Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Celis Brewery - 2 min drive
Mi Tradición - 12 min walk
P. Terry's Burger Stand #9 - 3 min drive
Ramen Tatsu-ya - 13 min walk
Casa Chapala Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar - 18 min walk
About this property
La Unica
La Unica puts you within a 15-minute drive of University of Texas at Austin and Sixth Street. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Local/corner shop
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
No lift (single-level property)
Step-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
48-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
La Unica Motel
La Unica Austin
La Unica Motel Austin
Frequently asked questions
Does La Unica offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Unica does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La Unica?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Unica?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Unica?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at La Unica and nearby?
La Unica has a garden.
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La Unica Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2025
Good place
Ashanti
Ashanti, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Jul 2025
The people
Tovias
Tovias, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
26 Jul 2025
It's not my choice
Wilmer
Wilmer, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
17 May 2025
A very unique design.
Isaiah
Isaiah, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
28 May 2025
Private
Marceline
Marceline, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Apr 2025
The people here are the most hospitable people I've ever met in my life. It’s not a looked at 1st but they’ve quickly made it feel like home!
Drake
Drake, 7-night trip
8/10 Good
22 May 2025
The price was great--very cheap. The bed linens were clean, which was great. The shower, however, had a very dirty floor. Glad I bought my own spray cleaner. Otherwise, the bathroom was fine, and everything worked, including the AC.
The motel is a converted nursing home--and it looks and feels like it. Pretty creepy at night. But fine during the day when the sun is shining. If you need a place to stay on a budget, fairly close to downtown Austin, this is a decent choice. There's even a Target store half a mile away.
Brad
Brad, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
10 Mar 2025
Honesty its what you expect for what you paid for. The room was clean. It had all the essentials. A bed and a shower. However coming home at night we noticed a lack of hot water. And thats the only issue we had. The rooms were spacious and the beds were basic overall an affordable staying experience in Austin
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Dec 2023
Clean place nice staff
Justin
Justin, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Dec 2023
The stay was amazing I was skeptical of the Hotel because of the price I expected it to be rundown, but it was very nice and comfortable
Kelton
Kelton, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Sept 2023
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a safe, cheap stay
Austin
Austin, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
22 Oct 2024
the place was stinking.
Babak
Babak, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Mar 2024
Property was as advertised. No frills lodging, safe, quiet, dry.
Chuck
Chuck, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Jan 2025
Comfy!
I was pleasantly surprised, I booked this on accident and was unable to cancel due to me realizing too late. To keep this short don’t be discouraged from the location, it’s what Austin is about anyway. I was skeptical but once I stepped inside greeted by a kitty and a young man I was impressed. The room was clean the tv was nice and the showers although communal were lockable. Enjoyed this very unique experience! No problem with check out or with hidden fees as soon as we checked out our deposit was returned!
Damaris
Damaris, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Mar 2024
The location was practicle for us to avoide the hustle of Austine downtown. A lot of shopping opportunities around.
Rastsislau
Rastsislau, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Dec 2023
My stay was great at the Unica hotel. My room was very clean and bedding was nice and clean. The showers was great because it was clean and the showers had very hot water. I would stay here again.
aron
aron, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
16 Nov 2024
Converted Nursing Home.
This is one of the more unique hotels I have stayed at because it was clearly a converted nursing home. Somedony was dropped off at a home depot and told "here is $500 make this abandoned nursing home room into a hotel room". This is what you would get. Hey, everything was there--TV, Refrigerator, Microwave, shower... just in a different sort of way.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul 2024
Good
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
19 Mar 2024
We didn’t stay. Looked eerie
Fatima
Fatima, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 May 2023
Staff was fantastic! Simple rooms but I had everything I wanted. Highly recommend
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 May 2023
Southern Hospitality
Super high value for a low price. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Some of the rooms don’t have a private bathroom or shower, and the rooms are almost always sold out, but other than that you can’t get anything else of that quality for that kind of price around Austin.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
17 Mar 2024
Worst idea ever
If u wanna shower in a shared space, this is the place for u.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
13 Aug 2024
Customer service was horrible if I could give them zero stars, I would.
Mayra
Mayra, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
5 Oct 2024
The whole experience was poor
John
John, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
26 May 2023
Do not stay here. This place is a dump. It is an old nursing home that reeks of smoke. Very unsafe area.