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

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 ₹9,909 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹9,909
₹11,887 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,749 reviews)
This is a Best Western property that is clean and does a great job of covering the basics. The rooms were clean, comfortable and aptly stocked. The breakfast buffet was good and included drinks, coffee, breakfast tacos, sandwiches, eggs, bacon, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal. Location was great with easy ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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 ₹23,355 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
₹23,355
₹32,276 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (360 reviews)
Everything was great at the hotel, service, staff, amenities, nice spot as well.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Loren Hotel Austin
Colton House Hotel

Colton House Hotel

4 out of 5
2510 South Congress Ave Austin TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹19,084 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹19,084
₹25,081 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (684 reviews)
Great location, wonderful bar and restaurant

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Colton House 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.
 Studio Haus East 6th Austin by Kasa

Studio Haus East 6th Austin by Kasa

2 out of 5
1812 E 6th St Austin TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a business centre. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
The parking is a rip off-paid for 2 hours and then we left to go to a wedding. Then we paid more than twice that for the overnight fee when we returned. They wanted to charge a ridiculous amount to check in one hour early. It was advertised as having a kitchen which consisted of a mini fridge and ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Studio Haus East 6th Austin by Kasa
Placemakr Downtown Austin

Placemakr Downtown Austin

4.5 out of 5
710 E 3rd St Austin TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
9/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
Staff were friendly and responded to questions via the text feature within a reasonable time. Hotel was over all clean, but we noticed luggage tags in the closet from the previous guest, the kitchen sink and bathroom sink never dispensed hot water; however, the shower did, which was most important. ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Placemakr Downtown Austin
Austin Condo Hotel

Austin Condo Hotel

4.5 out of 5
48 East Ave Austin TX
Stay at this luxury condo in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
Everything was outstanding. From the valet to the room it was wonderful. Heads up and be prepared to spend 40 a day for valet. If not you’re going to try to find somewhere to park and good luck on that.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Austin Condo 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.

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