South Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Austin Waterfall; Shutterstock ID 523345798
Austin Waterfall; Shutterstock ID 523345798
As always Zilker provides the best waterlilies!  Start going from April through August!  It is hot during the day, but so pretty!  Also if you go in the morning you can get some great shots and be done before it's too hot! 

Taken with Canon T3i and edited with Aperture.
Clicked this at Zilker Botanical garden where this small but beautiful waterfall is present and waiting to be photographed
Different shades of #green 
View from hike and bike trail bridge over to Barton Springs Rd bridge. #austin

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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
Downtown Austin

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
I'm glad I was able to capture this shot of the place that now just means so much more! #Austin #Texas #Cityscape #Skyline #NightPhotography #Nikon #D3400

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
Downtown Austin Texas Skyline View Zilker Metropolitan 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
North Austin

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 Brodie Oaks Shopping Center.

South Lamar
Travis Heights featuring landscape views and a city

Travis Heights

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

Travis Heights
Aiden Austin City Hotel

Aiden Austin City Hotel

4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35 Austin TX
The price is AU$184 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$184
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,733 reviews)
clean rooms good area

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Aiden Austin City Hotel
Aloft Austin South

Aloft Austin South

3 out of 5
4108 SOUTH INTERSTATE 35 FRONTAGE ROAD Austin TX
The price is AU$154 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$154
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,152 reviews)
Great staff, excellent room and good amenities. We plan to return to the South Austin Aloft hotel the next time we’re on the city!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Aloft Austin South
The Carpenter Hotel

The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
400 Josephine St Austin TX
The price is AU$308 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$308
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (860 reviews)
Yes, the room and the hotel was beautiful and culturally decorated. Very classy hotel! Excellent restaurant & cafe too! The staff was superb all the way around. It was a lovely stay.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Carpenter 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.
Cozy & Quiet Retreat ~ Walk to SoCo and Town Lake!

Cozy & Quiet Retreat ~ Walk to SoCo and Town Lake!

Austin TX
Stay at this holiday home in Austin. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Location is excellent with walking distance to So Co and convenience to downtown. Love the neighborhood!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Cozy & Quiet Retreat ~ Walk to SoCo and Town Lake!
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 holiday home in Austin. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
A little awkward... the pictures show a concrete house... But really it's the smaller home in the backyard of his house.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Kasita Nest is a prefabricated, smart home for romantic getaways.
Glass Treehouse WINTER EXOTIC--KAYAK-SUP/Bike/Hike/POOL-LAKE-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD

Glass Treehouse WINTER EXOTIC--KAYAK-SUP/Bike/Hike/POOL-LAKE-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD

Austin TX
Stay at this holiday home in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (479 reviews)
Beautiful home, great location and amazing host!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Glass Treehouse WINTER EXOTIC--KAYAK-SUP/Bike/Hike/POOL-LAKE-RIVER-GARDENS-FOOD
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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