South Austin, TX

Travel Guide

Zilker Park showing landscape views and a garden
Zilker Park featuring landscape views, a river or creek and a park
Zilker Park which includes rides, railway items and a park
Zilker Park showing swimming, a lake or waterhole and a park
Zilker Park featuring a lake or waterhole, a garden and kayaking or canoeing

Where to stay in South Austin

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South Congress

4/5(656 area reviews)

Eclectic small retailers, diverse dining options, and vibrant music and art venues define this shopping and cultural district. Hop on MetroRapid Route 801 for easy city access, or explore the square's food trucks for tasty treats.

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Bouldin Creek

If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Bouldin Creek
South Congress featuring signage

South River City

While visiting South River City, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake.

South River City
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes a statue or sculpture and a park

Zilker

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.

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South Lamar

When in South Lamar, you can plan a visit to Broken Spoke and South Congress Avenue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Lamar
Travis Heights featuring landscape views and a city

Travis Heights

If you're spending some time in Travis Heights, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Travis Heights
Aiden Austin City Hotel

Aiden Austin City Hotel

4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35 Austin TX
$99 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$118 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,691 reviews)
Nice and friendly staff

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Aiden Austin City Hotel
The Loren Hotel Austin

The Loren Hotel Austin

5 out of 5
1211 W Riverside Dr. Austin TX
$310 nightly
The price is $363 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$363 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (349 reviews)
It’s a lovely place to chill and enjoy Austin right on the river but slightly away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and 6th street. An oasis!

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

The Loren Hotel Austin
Colton House Hotel

Colton House Hotel

4 out of 5
2510 South Congress Ave Austin TX
$197 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$231 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews)
Just a really cool vibe

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Colton House Hotel
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.
Kasita Nest is a prefabricated, smart home for romantic getaways.

Kasita Nest is a prefabricated, smart home for romantic getaways.

Austin TX
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
What an adorable, thoughtful and well-planned lodging. I absolutely loved everything about our stay here. The place had everything we needed and provided little extras that really made our day. From To-go coffee cups with lids, snacks, hand lotion, nest-sensored heating and AC to q-tips. The bed ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Kasita Nest is a prefabricated, smart home for romantic getaways.
Charming 3-bedroom house in lovely Austin with AC, WiFi, Pool and Pitch & Putt

Charming 3-bedroom house in lovely Austin with AC, WiFi, Pool and Pitch & Putt

2 out of 5
Austin TX
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Amazing house and excellent location!!! Layout, decor and backyard are awesome!!! 10/10 and would love to stay there again!!!

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Charming 3-bedroom house in lovely Austin with AC, WiFi, Pool and Pitch & Putt
Retreat in Bouldin Creek | Walkable to restaurants

Retreat in Bouldin Creek | Walkable to restaurants

2 out of 5
Austin TX
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay at this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. We were in town Thursday through Tuesday for the F1 race, and the property was the perfect base for our family (two adults and our 7-year-old).The location is unbeatable—truly walkable to the fantastic shops and restaurants ...

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Retreat in Bouldin Creek | Walkable to restaurants
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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