What's it like in Downtown Abilene?

Travelers to Abilene's Downtown Abilene neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre as part of your Downtown Abilene travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Abilene?

Based on our traveler data, Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Abilene. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is The Hideout - A Sayles Ranch Guesthouse .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Abilene?

If you're searching for places to stay in Abilene, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 51 Downtown Abilene hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Abilene, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown Abilene.

What can I see and do in this Abilene neighborhood?

Browse the collections at Grace Museum, Frontier Texas, or 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum in Downtown Abilene. You could also plan a visit to Paramount Theatre or National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Abilene include Center for Contemporary Arts, Rose Park Tennis Center, and Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre. When you're sightseeing in Abilene, Wildflower Day Spa and Town and Country Drive-in are also worth a stop.

10 Best Hotels in Downtown Abilene, Abilene for 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Abilene hotels

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1. Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center

Downtown Abilene

Xenia

CA $319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a view of the outside.

2. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District

3 km from Downtown Abilene

Konstantin

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and equipped with ceiling lights.

3. Hampton Inn Abilene

Park Central Area, 5.3 km from Downtown Abilene

Tonya

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A multi-level atrium with balconies, large windows, and indoor plants.

4. Rodeway Inn Abilene West

4.6 km from Downtown Abilene

Antonio

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a landscaped front yard.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abilene by IHG

Park Central Area, 5.1 km from Downtown Abilene

Kenneth

CA $266 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, and a bar area with seating.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Abilene Mall

Park Central Area, 5.1 km from Downtown Abilene

Ashley

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a clock, and a television on the wall.

7. Comfort Suites Abilene Central

River Oaks, 4.9 km from Downtown Abilene

Martha

CA $226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio area with metal tables and chairs, wicker sofas, and a stone fireplace.

8. Abilene Whitten Inn

Park Central Area, 5.1 km from Downtown Abilene

Danielle

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a patterned floor design.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Abilene

5.3 km from Downtown Abilene

Terry

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

10. Holiday Inn Abilene - North College Area by IHG

5.4 km from Downtown Abilene

Fabienne

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a landscape, a modern light fixture, and a patterned carpet.

11. Big Country Hotel & Suites, SureStay Collection by BW

Park Central Area, 4.9 km from Downtown Abilene

Eusebio

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

12. Ponca Motel

Elmwood Area, 1.9 km from Downtown Abilene

Eliseo

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Abilene I-20

5.4 km from Downtown Abilene

Kirk

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a TV.

14. Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites

5.2 km from Downtown Abilene

John

CA $245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a central coffee table, leather sofas, and a patterned carpet.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Abilene South

Red Bud, 5.6 km from Downtown Abilene

Sonaia

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Abilene

Park Central Area, 5.3 km from Downtown Abilene

Gabriela

CA $257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with a tiled floor, a central floral arrangement, and a sign reading "MGM Elegante Suites".

17. MCM Elegante Suites Abilene

Park Central Area, 5.7 km from Downtown Abilene

William

CA $276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a clear sky, and a sign reading 'Woodspring Suites.'

18. WoodSpring Suites Abilene

Red Bud, 5.4 km from Downtown Abilene

Karen

CA $258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

19. Motel 6 Abilene, TX

5.3 km from Downtown Abilene

Michele

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Abilene

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 658 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene Southwest	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 497 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 632 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Abilene Southwest	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Abilene - North College Area by IHG	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 843 reviews	View

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