We all love a weekend getaway, but that doesn’t have to mean driving hours or braving airport lines. Fort Worth is a destination full of hidden gems so we’re helping you plan a relaxing staycation away from home.

Hotel Otto features bungalows made of shipping containers. | Photo by FTWtoday

Hotel Otto, 4400 White Settlement Rd. | Book a stay

Located in the River District, the micro-hotel offers a relaxing stay in eight bungalows constructed from shipping containers, a plunge pool with cabanas and chairs, a bocce ball court, daily complimentary cocktail hour, and Hermès bath amenities. Bonus: Each room features a rooftop deck with views of the Trinity River.

Dining: Gemelle
Activities: Pedego electric bikes, access to the Trinity Trails, Rockwood Park Golf Course, weekend vendor markets
Pet-friendly: Pets under 20 lbs can stay for a fee of $50

Nothing says baby name like a vintage sign. | Photo by @hoteldryce + @markchampiontx

Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave. | Book a stay

Located down the street from Dickies Arena, the boutique hotel is an old dry ice factory that was transformed into a modern hotel in the Cultural District. Guests can expect 21 rooms of various sizes adorned with local art, vintage furniture, and handmade furnishings.

Dining: The Lobby Bar, Montgomery Street Cafe, Taco Heads
Activities: Live DJs in The Lobby Bar, within walking distance of museums
Pet-friendly: Service animals are welcome

Hotel Revel is located within walking distance of the restaurants on Magnolia Avenue. | Photo courtesy of Hotel Revel

Hotel Revel, 1165 8th Ave. | Book a stay

Located around the corner from Magnolia Avenue, the Near Southside hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows in every guest room, Malin+Goetz bath products, and a sky deck offering breathtaking views of the city.

Dining: Sugarman's, Hurtado Barbecue, Wabi House, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, Burnin' Mouth Nashville Hot Chicken
Activities: Fort Worth Biking Sharing, Dickies Skate Plaza, Fairmount Historic District
Pet-friendly: Service animals are welcome

Book a stay inside the Stockyards hotel. | Photo by FTWtoday

Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley | Book a stay

The Mule Alley hotel features a Western theme including a life-size “Drover” sculpture upon arrival. Inside, guests will find a two-story library, 200 rooms, Los Poblanos bath products, and an outdoor pool.

Dining: 97 West Kitchen & Bar, Lobby Bar, Veranda Bar, and restaurants throughout the Stockyards
Activities: Billy Bob's Texas, cattle drive, Stars of the Stockyards, John Wayne: An American Experience
Pet-friendly: Dogs under 75 lbs can stay for a fee of $125

The Waggoner Building earned a place on the National Historic Register. | Rendering courtesy of Northland Properties

The Sandman Signature Hotel, 810 Houston St. | Book a stay

Centrally located downtown, the brand new hotel opened in March after renovating the century-old W.T. Waggoner Building into a 245-room hotel. A fitness center is currently in the works.

Dining: Musume (expected to open Summer 2023), Houston Street Bar and Patio, Del Frisco's, Little Red Wasp, Thompson's Bookstore
Activities: Sundance Square, Hyde Park, General Worth Square, JFK Memorial, Fort Worth Water Gardens
Pet-friendly: Pets under 50 lbs can stay for a fee of $100, max of two pets per room