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 Lady Bird Lake.

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
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum showing a statue or sculpture and a park

Barton Heights

While Barton Heights isn't home to many top sights, Sixth Street and Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Barton Heights
Aiden Austin City Hotel

Aiden Austin City Hotel

4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$252 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$252
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,666 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful. The bed and pillows where so comfortable. I loved the decor and wall paper in the room!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Aiden Austin City Hotel
The Loren Hotel Austin

The Loren Hotel Austin

5 out of 5
1211 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX
The price is AU$623 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$623
2 Nov - 3 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! (320 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Loren Hotel Austin
Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South

Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South

3 out of 5
4320 South IH 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$143 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$143
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (407 reviews)
"Nice hotel, Location is the only downside"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South
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Posh & Serene 2BR w Private Patio

Posh & Serene 2BR w Private Patio

3 out of 5
1201 Southport Dr, D, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are located ...
Posh & Serene 2BR w Private Patio
Lynn's Lodging

Lynn's Lodging

4 out of 5
1007 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Excellent location. I am from Austin so this was an in-town stay for me. You can't be this part of SoCo for access to shopping and dining. Really cool spot."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Lynn's Lodging
Cozy RV in amazing Austin with AC, WiFi, Swimming Pool

Cozy RV in amazing Austin with AC, WiFi, Swimming Pool

Austin
Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions South Congress Avenue and Southpark Meadows are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"This has been our second stay at Jeff’s Cozy RV. It is a perfect little gem that has a wonderful refreshing pool! Jeff is a wonderful host and my husband and I will definitely be back for future staycations!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Cozy RV in amazing Austin with AC, WiFi, Swimming Pool
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Popular places to visit

South Congress featuring signage

South Congress Avenue

“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.

South Congress Avenue
Zilker Park featuring a pool, a lake or waterhole and swimming

Barton Springs Pool

One of the “crown jewels” of Austin’s bustling downtown, this natural limestone pool is a refreshing place to spend a steamy Texan afternoon.

Barton Springs Pool
Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

After visiting Austin City Limits, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Austin City Limits
Long Center for the Performing Arts

Long Center for the Performing Arts

You can enjoy a show at Long Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Austin. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Long Center for the Performing Arts
Zilker Botanical Garden which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a park

Zilker Botanical Garden

A leafy space of tranquillity located right in the heart of the city.

Zilker Botanical Garden
South First Street

South First Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at South First Street during your trip to Austin.

South First Street

Activities

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

AU$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

AU$127
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

AU$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

AU$195
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
All smiles at Salt Lick!

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

AU$104
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
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