South Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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(23 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.

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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.

South Congress
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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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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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.

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East Riverside - Oltorf

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

East Riverside - Oltorf
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
The price is NZ$238 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$238
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
"I just wish there were some hard boiled eggs and other choices of yogurt for breakfast, like plain Greek yogurt."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Aiden by Best Western Austin City Hotel
Hyatt Regency Austin
Hyatt Regency Austin
4 out of 5
208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
The price is NZ$374 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$374
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Wonderful staff! Pool was a little small, but the area couldn’t have been better for us. Lots of walkable places and not in the downtown loudness. It was absolutely a great stay! Loved the popsicles and cookies and delicious blueberry lemonade. The beds were very comfortable, and I’m extremely picky! ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$414 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
NZ$414
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"Will definitely stay again! Gorgeous room, quiet, lovely hotel."

Reviewed on 30 May 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 center, and concierge services. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
Superb place
"Beautiful apartment ideal location"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Sonder at The Catherine
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
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Sixth ...
10/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
Dreamy.
"Wow. Where to start?? Well, the interior of the house is jaw-dropping. Airy and exotic dreamy. Eye-catching details everywhere you look! Oh, and the wonderful, peaceful deck overlooks Zilker Park. It has a captivating, far-away resort feel. Right in the thick of the coolest action in awesome Austin. ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Glass Treehouse 3-acre SPRING FED pool here RIGHT Here! MILES of beautiful hikes
Bouldin Villa + Cold Plunge Pool-La Casa Barton!
Bouldin Villa + Cold Plunge Pool-La Casa Barton!
Austin
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy private pools, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Great home with modern touches
"Bouldin village was an amazing place for us to stay during commencement weekend for the University of Texas. We had everything we wanted in a relaxed setting. Walking distance to south congress shops and an easy commute downtown."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Bouldin Villa + Cold Plunge Pool-La Casa Barton!
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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