Brava House

Bed & Breakfast in a Victorian Home

What makes it fun

Brava House is one of Austin's oldest bed and breakfasts. Brava House is located in downtown, making it a perfect place to stay for all the many festivals and events that the city hosts. Brava House is a Victorian home that was built in the late 1880s. The gorgeous old architecture is flawlessly complimented by modern amenities.

Google Reviews

Brava House

4.9

Based on 92 reviews

Go Navy

21:19 18 Aug 25

We have now stayed 3 times at Brava House! Each stay as wonderful as the first! Great accommodations , Brian is very quick respond to questions and rooms are always very clean!! My favorite place to stay in Austin ..... very close to everything and I'll repeat that parking is great because it is so hard to find! We prefer our money to go to hard-working, detail oriented, kind owners vs large conglomerate hotel.

Just stayed at Brava House for 2 nights during the week and had a fabulous stay! Great location!! Continental breakfast (weekday is continental…weekend is full breakfast) was perfect…fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, quiche, coffee, tea! The room was very clean with good linens (I’m picky about linens, towels), clean bathroom! Place was fully booked at the time of our stay and we had NO problems with water pressure or hot water availability…have experienced this in other places. Pretty Victorian home that is beautifully furnished with very nice landscaping and outdoor seating areas to enjoy! We stayed in the Garbo suite that was very well appointed with sturdy antique furniture and particularly appreciated the mini fridge/freezer, microwave, sink, paper towels since we brought specialty food items with us due to recent surgery! Parking is a definite plus and many places in my search did not offer good parking options. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you for a wonderful stay in Austin!!

Ed Huff

23:25 21 Jul 25

The property is in great condition. It's clean, in a quiet neighborhood, and the area felt safe. Bryan, the host, was quick to respond to the one minor issue we had. Breakfast was good and plentiful. I felt like we got a good deal considering how much space we were given a bedroom plus a private living area where we were able to sit and visit. We also enjoyed time on the front porch, listening to nature and watching the locals walk by.

Young

17:52 01 Jul 25

I can't recommend this place highly enough! We stayed three nights in the Monroe Suite. It's such a charming place... It was very clean, quiet, and spacious. The bed was amazingly comfortable. Monroe Suite was also very private, with outlooking trees through every window. In the mornings we enjoyed the breakfast -hot sandwiches or croissant and yogurt and fresh berries and other fruits, among other choices- which were absolutely delicious! The owners and the man who prepared breakfast were all lovely and warm people, and we enjoyed conversations during breakfast! I'd hands down stay here if we come to Austin again. In fact, I told my family we need to go to Brava House.

Jeffrey Wang

13:58 08 Jun 25

Stayed for two nights at The Fitzgerald. Great experience. Clean, cool, breezy. Hosts were nice and friendly. If you enjoy the antique living style, this is the place for you. Breakfast was homemade by hosts. Absolutely fantastic. I will definitely go back again when I return to Austin for my next vacation.

David Smethurst

18:21 20 May 25

We spent a great weekend at Brava House. This was our third visit to Austin. Previously we have stayed at downtown hotels but decided to stay outside the center of town this time. We are so glad we did. The B&B is on a quiet street near some excellent restaurants including Clark's Oyster Bar, Swedish Hill, Taco Flats and Josephine House. It's walking distance to Deep Eddy Pool, downtown and the nearby Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Breakfast was great. Our room was super comfortable.

Andrea Lopez

23:11 12 Mar 23

Welcoming, cozy and clean. Everything is well thought to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Robin's breakfast made our days even better!

David Hood

20:07 17 Jan 23

I have never been here personally but I just discovered the house is a bed and breakfast, so I felt like sharing that this house used to belong to my 3rd great-grandfather Joseph C. Petmecky. He was owner of Petmecky sporting goods in downtown Austin, and he died here in August of 1939. He was 59 years old.

Lou Manning

16:47 06 Nov 22

Robin and Mary were great hosts. I chose the Brava House based on reviews and everything about my stay exceeded my expectations. They shared some of their favorite spots in Austin and give me some helpful hints on dealing with the F1 craziness of race weekend at COTA. I couldn’t have asked for better hosts.

I stayed in the Garbo Suite and learned about the rich history of the house and my room specifically over my daily breakfast chats with Robin. They really make you feel at home there. The Brava House is a perfect place for a quiet stay in Austin.

L M Whooley

16:30 16 Apr 22

We had the best stay at the Brava House. Nick was welcoming and great to be around. He was always helpful, friendly, and with a smile. His breakfasts were fresh and delicious every time. What a great way to start the day! We enjoyed our morning walks around the neighborhood to view all the Victorian homes. We also enjoyed coffee on the front porch to plan the day. It's a great location close to all that Austin has to offer and with off street parking. The Brava decor was inviting and relaxing. Our room was very clean, had natural sunlight, and a very comfortable bed. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. Highly recommend.

Tammy Sargeant

18:54 08 Apr 22

Excellent location, great breakfast, and amazing host. While providing a clean and extremely comfortable stay, Nick was also a wealth of information about the area. He had lots of suggestions ranging from places to visit, things to do, and places to eat, tailored to each guests interests. We would definitely recommend to friends and would stay here again should we return to the Austin area.

KC Contreras

21:28 25 Oct 21

Absolutely wonderful! Nick is a wonderful host. Our stay was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Breakfast was great each morning. The victorian house/rooms mixed with modern amenities created the perfect ambiance we were looking for. The B&B is located in a beautiful neighborhood, and it is within walking distance to some great restaurants and sights. We will definitely be making another trip to Austin and staying here.

Kate Wallace

17:30 21 Oct 21

Brava house was a charming b&b located in a beautiful historic neighborhood close to downtown. We stayed 2 days and walked around quite a lot (caveat - we live in a big city and are used to walking everywhere). We walked to downtown and the capitol and congress street bridge both days. There were also a few restaurants and bars within a couple blocks that we checked out.

It was a quiet neighborhood and had a tranquil garden outside with a little fish pond and porch swing. The room itself (Casablanca) was amazing. It was like a little studio - tons of space with a sofa and a very comfortable bed. The host, Nicholas, was very helpful and the room had a binder full of recommendations. Breakfast was great and we chatted a little with Nicholas about our road trip plans. He provided lots of insights on what he would do and his favorite spots around hill country. Parking was in the back and very easily accessible. Overall it was a fantastic stay and I would highly recommend it. I really wouldn't consider staying anywhere else considering the proximity of the neighborhood to downtown, free parking, large and comfortable room (with lots of style), friendly host, breakfast and charming neighborhood - Brava house exceeded my expectations.