South Austin Travel Guide

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Zilker Park featuring landscape views and a garden

Where to stay in South Austin

Downtown Austin showing street scenes and an administrative building

Downtown Austin

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.

Downtown Austin
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South Congress

4/5(10 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.

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Bouldin Creek

While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.

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East Riverside - Oltorf

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

East Riverside - Oltorf
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum showing a park and a statue or sculpture

Zilker

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake.

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Barton Hills

While you're in Barton Hills, take in top sights like Barton Springs Pool and jump on the metro at Zilker Zephyr Station to see more of the city.

Barton Hills
Aiden by Best Western Austin City Hotel
Aiden by Best Western Austin City Hotel
4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £124 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£124
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,530 reviews)
"Checked in late for a one night stay. Daniel at front desk was very helpful and top notch service. We got to our room but the fire alarm was chirping. They switch us to another room but the toilet was not functioning properly and I had issues with the shower. Had we stayed longer we would of asked ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Aiden by Best Western Austin City Hotel
Hyatt Regency Austin
Hyatt Regency Austin
4 out of 5
208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £190 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£190
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a great location. Close to South Congress shopping and the Bat Bridge. Perfect area for walking the riverfront."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Hyatt Regency Austin
The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
5 out of 5
1211 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX
The price is £345 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
£345
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"Great hotel! Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sonder at The Catherine
Sonder at The Catherine
4 out of 5
214 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and concierge services. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
"Fabulous location! We walked everywhere. All the different codes were a little confusing at first but we got the hang of it eventually. Especially the main door code - it says to push pound after the code but there was no pound option. Someone is always at the front desk to buzz you in so it worked ..."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2023

Sonder at The Catherine
Locale South Congress - Austin
Locale South Congress - Austin
3.5 out of 5
127 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Long Center for the Performing ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)
Very nice apt but need needs curtains
"Very nice apt, clean, not too far from main areas (. 5 min ride to downtown). Property was a bit drab/ industrial but again apt was very nice. Checkin instructions ( photos). We’re not totally accurate but figured it out. Only issue was that I had a ground floor unit with large windows facing the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024

Locale South Congress - Austin
Glass Treehouse 3-acre SPRING FED pool here RIGHT Here! MILES of beautiful hikes
Glass Treehouse 3-acre SPRING FED pool here RIGHT Here! MILES of beautiful hikes
Austin, TX
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park and on-site parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
Reunion Retreat, a perfect gathering of friends
"If you are looking for a cozy and delightful place to reconnect with people you love and miss, and wish to do so with great access to a great city, including tacos, rodeos, Irish pubs, and river kayaking, then this place is for you. Cherry on top is that Lisa is a warm and welcoming host!"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

Glass Treehouse 3-acre SPRING FED pool here RIGHT Here! MILES of beautiful hikes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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