GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within United States.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Austin has a published GLD City Score of 78/100, in the High range.
Texas's capital is defined by live music, independent culture, food and an outdoor lifestyle centred on its waterways. A substantial LGBTQ+ community and Pride presence coexist with a state-level context that requires attention.
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A small tourism shortlist based on location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ evidence is shown separately when documented.
East Austin · East Sixth Street
A locally operated boutique hotel in East Austin, with contemporary rooms arranged around a courtyard pool. Accommodation includes rooms with in-room bathrooms and cabins with shared bathrooms.
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East Austin · East Sixth Street
A contemporary boutique hotel in East Austin, with design-led rooms, local artwork and restaurants and bars at street level.
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No hotel has received a GLD score or a guarantee of safety. “LGBTQ+ welcome documented” is only shown where an explicit, attributable source has been found. There are currently no paid placements or affiliate links.
BEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-29. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
Downtown venues, South Congress, East Austin, swimming areas and trails create very different experiences. Heat, festival periods and the city’s spread can strongly influence transport and daily planning.
Sources: Visit Austin — official destination websiteAustin Pride and community organisations provide clear local visibility. Travellers should read that city experience alongside changing Texas laws and policies rather than treating either level as the whole picture.
Sources: Austin Pride — official websiteAustin's GLD score is 78/100, with a recorded local-adjustment component of 83/100. The result combines national conditions with the local evidence available to the index; it provides context, not a guarantee of safety or universal inclusion.
Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.Its live music, independent food culture, festivals and outdoor swimming and trail network.
Sources: Visit Austin — official destination websiteAustin has strong local visibility, while Texas-wide laws and policies can create a different broader framework.
Sources: Austin Pride — official websiteHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Official tourism evidence; official Pride/event evidence; GLD Editorial Review - City Local Adjustment; venue/travel evidence where available.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 19 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.