South Austin

Travel Guide

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

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
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 Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.

Zilker
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 park and a statue or sculpture

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
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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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
3.5 out of 5
300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
The price is S$241 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$241
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Just a couple blocks away from the bat viewing bridge"

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Hyatt Regency Austin
Hyatt Regency Austin
4 out of 5
208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$333 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
S$333
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Stay was amazing. They 100% disclosed they had construction going on so I’m not upset about it in any way, just wanted to make it clear they have the check in upstairs and some floors are closed."

Reviewed on 30 May, 2025

Hyatt Regency Austin
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Aiden Austin City Hotel
4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$169 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
S$169
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,575 reviews)
"Staff was extremely nice and accommodating"

Reviewed on 7 Jun, 2025

Aiden Austin City Hotel
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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 ...
"Our stay was wonderful and the owners were very quick with response and detailed with instructions on parking. They also gave great recommendations for places to go out. Highly recommend staying there."

Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2025

Lynn's Lodging
The Catherine
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
"The property itself was great, and the location unbeatable. The on-site support is a weak point though. The key fob required for getting past the parking gate had a dead battery, and the service desk was out of replacements. Never did get a working fob. Fortunately, I did not need to get in/out of ..."

Reviewed on 27 May, 2025

The Catherine
Upstay Brand New Contemporary Apartment Near Soco
Upstay Brand New Contemporary Apartment Near Soco
2 out of 5
Austin
Stay at this aparthotel in Austin. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are located nearby.
Upstay Brand New Contemporary Apartment Near Soco
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Popular places to visit

South Congress featuring signage

South Congress Avenue

4/5(16 reviews)

Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony.

South Congress Avenue
Zilker Park showing a pool, swimming and a garden

Barton Springs Pool

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Austin City Limits, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Long Center for the Performing Arts
Zilker Botanical Garden showing wetlands, landscape views and a park

Zilker Botanical Garden

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

Things to do

Austin Murals & Mimosas Roofless Party Bus Tour and Photoshoot

Austin Murals & Mimosas Roofless Party Bus Tour

S$839
per traveller
Austin Murals & Mimosas Roofless Party Bus Tour
Private Electric Pedicab Mural and Instagram Tour

Austin Mural and Instagram Tour by Electric Pedicab

S$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin Mural and Instagram Tour by Electric Pedicab
Austin Mural Selfie Tour by Pedicab

Austin Mural Selfie Tour by Pedicab

S$168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin Mural Selfie Tour by Pedicab
Personal Guide at Texas Capitol

Private Tour in Austin using Bronco

S$142
per traveller
Private Tour in Austin using Bronco
Private Customize Walking Tour in Austin with Local Guide

Austin : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

S$321
per adult
Austin : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Private Clear Kayak Tour on Lady Bird Lake

Private Clear Kayak Tour on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas

S$1,131
per traveller
Private Clear Kayak Tour on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas
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