You’re probably wondering what Abilene has to offer you as a visitor. For one, this Texan city has its fair share of parks and even its very own zoological garden. If you’re more into historical places, there’s the preserved Western frontier town, the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Kids will love the National Center for Children, as well as the Putt-Putt Fun Center, a spot for tons of games including mini-golf.
Where do you sleep at night, though? Thankfully here are 10 of the best hotels and vacation rentals that make your rest-stops in Abilene worthwhile. You might wanna bookmark this link, just in case!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 13, 2024.
1. Spacious house that can sleep up to seven people (from USD 149)
With three bedrooms, this house can comfortably sleep up to seven people. For this reason, this rental is best suited for business travelers, friend hangouts, and families with small children. There’s also a moderately furnished kitchen, cozy living area, and washing machine. Internet and parking are also available to guests.
This house is located in the middle of Abilene, which means that there are many attractions nearby. You can easily go on a sightseeing trip, visiting iconic locations such as the Grace Museum, the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum, Mall of Abilene, and Paramount Theatre.
Top guest reviews
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we loved having the backyard and grill for cooking out and the guys loved the pool tableCleanliness:
so clean and well kept and comfortablegood place to stay and super cleangreat place to stay clean and everything was there in the house feel like homeHost:
the house was just perfect for our family of five and darron was a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location to visit our daughter at mcmurryteens loved the pool table and the neighborhood was great for walksclean convenient location & reasonable price for short family gathering in abilene
2. Restored historic home in a prime location (from USD 160)
Initially built in 1965, this historic property has been renovated recently to become a vacation rental. Now, it features a bright and airy aesthetic and contains four bedrooms that accommodate a maximum of eight people. This house also comes with an adequately equipped kitchen, wireless internet, and a cozy living area. If you’re coming to Abilene in a car, you’ll be delighted to know there’s parking on the premises.
When you stay here, you can also request other services, such as grocery shopping, romance packages, and home-cooked meal deliveries. If you don’t want to cook, you only have to venture outside because there are many restaurants and other eateries nearby.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very clean and peacefulextremely clean and accommodatingthe decor was great and the house was clean and well appointedthis property is well decorated clean and the beds are exceptional we loved our stay in this homeHost:
the owners are the nicest people also will definitely stay here againRead more reviewsLocation:
great location easy to get into town and easy to hop on the interstate
3. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Abilene (from USD 91)
A great hotel with a restaurant on-site, a short 15-minute drive from the Abilene Regional Airport. All rooms come with their own flat-screen cable TV. You’ll love the fact that there’s an outdoor pool too. Breakfast is free, and cooked to order. You could book a room with a sofa bed or kitchen (subject to availability). The Grace Museum is 8 km (4.97 miles) away from the hotel.
Hotel 34FIFTY
Address: 3450 South Clack Street
7.94 km (5.0 mi) from Grover Nelson Park
4. The Guest Apartment (from USD 350)
A freshly renovated apartment which is conveniently located in a place that’s neither loud nor bustling. While it might be inaccessible to wheelchairs, the apartment is equipped with Internet connectivity, a well-equipped kitchen and even down to home-baked cookies. A lovely place to stay.
Top guest reviews
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city was sold out of hotel rooms which turned out to be our good fortuneHost:
owner is very informative and helpful and makes sure you have everything you needowners alone make this place amazing haven't had this much help from other properties we have rentedRead more reviewsLocation:
tastefully done with comfort and relaxation everywhere when you walk in you immediately feel peaceful
5. Holiday Inn Abilene - North College Area (from USD 148)
One of the best-rated hotels in Abilene, Holiday Inn comes with American breakfast and a complimentary shuttle service. The Abilene Regional Airport is 10 km (6.21 miles) from the hotel. Its rooms are non-smoking. There is a bar and a restaurant within its premises, as well as a pool.
Holiday Inn Abilene - North College Area, an IHG Hotel
Address: 3525 West Lake Road
6.57 km (4.1 mi) from Grover Nelson Park
6. Westway getaway (from USD 57)
A cozy home right on Belmont Boulevard, this vacation rental comes with a washer and dryer for your laundry needs, as well as Internet and TV access. Pets are welcome but require advance notice. Frontier Texas is just 5 minutes away, while the Fort Phantom Lake is 20 minutes from the house.
Top guest reviews
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super comfortable air conditioning and coolersgreat cozy and quaint perfect and so many amenitiescomfy bed and living (website hidden by airbnb) and appreciated the coffee as welli took advantage of the sound proofed room and definetly enjoyed my sleepthe living room has a chaise lounge and a small love seatCleanliness:
nice & clean good communicationeverything was very cleansuper clean and the vibe was greatit was a nice clean cozy housethis place is clean and comfortableHost:
daniel was an excellent hostdaniel was a great hostdaniel is an awesome hostdaniel was a great host and responded to questions very quicklydaniel is quickly responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
easy location close to everything and a safe quiet neighborhoodcool little house in a great locationgreat value for a house in a convenient location in abileneit has easy access with great close parking areagreat price and location was pretty nice too
7. Super 8 Abilene South (from USD 61)
This hotel is 10-minutes away from Abilene’s central area, where shopping, entertainment and dining comes to life. All rooms come with a microwave and a fridge, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. This is also a pet-friendly hotel and all rooms are non-smoking. There is also an outdoor pool.
Super 8 by Wyndham Abilene South
Address: 4397 Sayles Boulevard
6.97 km (4.4 mi) from Grover Nelson Park
8. Courtyard by Marriott Abilene Southwest/Abilene Mall South (from USD 149)
A great hotel that’s just behind the Mall of Abilene. Its facilities feature a hot tub, fitness center and an outdoor heated pool. The rooms here are spacious and come with high-end bedding. One of the best-rated hotels in Abilene, which is definitely worth a second glance.
Courtyard by Marriott Abilene Southwest/Abilene Mall South
Address: 4350 Ridgemont Drive
7.94 km (5.0 mi) from Grover Nelson Park
9. Cottage in historic Sayles area (from USD 250)
A spacious home that can easily fit 10 people, right in the heart of Abilene. As far as entertainment goes, the house comes equipped with free WiFi and Netflix. The kitchen is fully equipped and also has chips and cereals if you need to snack. The home is also near churches, restaurants, the zoo and museums.
Top guest reviews
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*the master bedroom ceiling fan lights don't turn on properlyour large group had plenty of room to spread out and relaxthere were 6 adults and 4 children and we were very comfortablegreat spaces and dully stocked kitchensCleanliness:
very clean and pet friendlyit was clean and comfortableit is quaint and cleanthe house was cozy clean and reasonably well equippedthis cottage home was clean comfortable and attractively decoratedHost:
great owners you can tell that they really care about their propertyour host is super easy to communicate with and the house is so very lovelycommunication with the owner was greatRead more reviewsLocation:
great location on a beautiful streeti would recommend this location and will stay here again if we find ourselves back in abilenethe location is in the lovely historic sayles boulevard areathis is a nice well-cared-for property in a good location
10. The cottage in the heart of Abilene (from USD 383)
A house that can fit up to 8 people, and has three bedrooms and two baths. The cottage requires a minimum stay of at least 2 nights, and comes with the fully equipped kitchen, a washer and a dryer, complimentary WiFi as well as Smart TVs. What makes this place stand out is that its backyard comes complete with a barbecue pit - perfect for a family cookout and leisure discussions. Perini Ranch Steakhouse which is nearby is a James Beard award-winning restaurant. A truly charming single-story home to stay at while you’re dropping by Abilene.
Top guest reviews
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the living room was very comfortable and the christmas tree was a sweet touchthe beds were very comfortableCleanliness:
clean well-maintained well stocked kitchen comfortable beds new appliancesit is decorated wonderfully clean and had all the extras we needed and morewe enjoyed this beautiful home it was clean and refreshingthe house is beautifully decorated clean and comfortable - a true home away from homeHost:
the owners met us with fresh baked pumpkin bread and showed us aroundwe can’t say enough about this property and the lovely host melissathe house is very nice and the people are very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
we came to abilene to visit grandma and other relatives and wanted a place where we could entertain them
11. Honey's House on the Hill
A spacious home with its own coffee bar and a full kitchen, as well as a covered patio. It is close to many family-friendly attractions - think the Grace Museum and the Zoo, among others. Entertainment comes in the form of cable TV and of course, wireless Internet. There is a private entrance to the home.
Abilene, Texas, United States
2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Grover Nelson ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 9
Top guest reviews
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comfortable and modern with all the amenities you’d find in your own homethe house is incredibly comfortable has amazing amenities and comfortable bedsthe spacious dining room and other eating areas allowed us to entertain our extended familya very comfortable well thought-out and fully equipped placethe kitchen especially was well equipped and fully stockedCleanliness:
very clean and safevery clean had a great staysuper clean cozy place as pictured in safe quiet neighborhoodstacy's place was clean and well suppliedvery clean and comfy homeHost:
stacey was a great hostsuper friendly host with fast responsesstacy is a great hostwonderful home and excellent hosts our home away from homeshe is the best host she responded quickly to any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
great neighborhood to take a nice walkthis house is in the perfect neighborhood with grocery stores restaurants and universities very close byits in a nice neighborhood with a nice pond within walking distancewonderful location and comfortable home away from homegreat location everything was about 10-15 minutes in any direction
12. MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
Fancy a place that’s close to the Mall of Abilene? This suite has got you covered. Its rooms come equipped with microwaves and fridges, making it easy to keep a healthy snack or a cheat meal within reach. There is complimentary WiFi, which is a relief. The hotel also has an indoor pool if you’re up for a swim.
Abilene, TX, US
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Yes, the place is stunning as well as the hotels and vacation rentals. It won’t hurt to visit Abilene and soak in the Texan sun, while you learn more about what this exciting place has to offer. Have fun planning the holiday of your dreams!
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