South Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 park and a statue or sculpture

Zilker

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Zach Theatre 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 park and a statue or sculpture

Barton Heights

While Barton Heights isn't home to many top sights, Sixth Street and Zach Theatre 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 ₹9,181 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹9,181
₹10,957 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,584 reviews)
"Nice quaint property, very nice interesting decor throughout the hotel. Great value! Family loved the hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

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 ₹8,006 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,006
₹9,714 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"No complaints!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Aloft Austin South
The Carpenter Hotel

The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX
The price is ₹15,467 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹15,467
₹20,561 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (719 reviews)
"Hope to stay there again sometime."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Carpenter 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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and balconies. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"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
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

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 featuring a lake or waterhole, a garden and a pool

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 great live music in this vibrant area.

Long Center for the Performing Arts
Zilker Botanical Garden featuring a lake or waterhole, wetlands and landscape views

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

Cities near South Austin

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