South Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in South 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 South First Street might round out your trip.

South Congress
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Bouldin Creek

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

Bouldin Creek
South Congress featuring signage

South River City

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

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

Zilker

5/5(1 area review)

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

Zilker
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South Lamar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Lamar and surrounding area, you can visit Broken Spoke and Burger Stadium.

South Lamar
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East Congress

While visiting East Congress, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Battle Bend Park.

East Congress
The Loren Hotel Austin

The Loren Hotel Austin

5 out of 5
1211 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX
The price is AU$561 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$561
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
Beautiful
Gorgeous room, gorgeous property, friendly staff. The only complaint is the incredibly loud street noise.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Loren Hotel Austin
Aiden Austin City Hotel

Aiden Austin City Hotel

4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$217 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$217
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,670 reviews)
The decor and amenities were great! We would have loved to use the pool an hour after check-out but it would have cost quite a bit more... We thought that was unreasonable. Everything else was really nice especially the breakfast, hot tub, lounge area...

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Aiden Austin City Hotel
Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South

Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South

3 out of 5
4320 South IH 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$130 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$130
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (425 reviews)
Bed was comfortable and all towels and toiletries were great

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South
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.
Stylish home 15 minutes from S Congress and ACL

Stylish home 15 minutes from S Congress and ACL

Austin
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Congress Avenue and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
We had such a great experience at this property! The house was incredibly clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. It had everything we needed and more, especially the hot tub, which was such a nice bonus and made our stay extra relaxing. The host was extremely responsive and kind, making ...

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Stylish home 15 minutes from S Congress and ACL
Kasita Nest is a prefabricated, smart home for romantic getaways.

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

Austin
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay. Closely located to shops and restaurants. We really liked the outdoor area. The host was very attentive and helpful. Area was clean.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Kasita Nest is a prefabricated, smart home for romantic getaways.
Fancy Pants South Congress Studio

Fancy Pants South Congress Studio

Austin
Stay at this apartment in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Great location. Walking distance to restaurants etc. walking trails nearby

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Fancy Pants South Congress Studio
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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