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Hotel San Jose

4.0 star property
Poolside relaxation meets local Austin flavors at this South Congress Avenue hotel, where the vibrant Rainey Street district awaits just moments away

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Hotel San Jose offers a lively retreat on South Congress Avenue with an inviting outdoor pool, sun loungers, and garden spaces. Guests enjoy authentic cuisine at the restaurant, drinks at the bar, in-room WiFi, and local insights from the concierge team.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Queen Room)

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Petite Queen Studio)

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (Courtyard King Studio)

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  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Grand King Studio)

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  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in South Congress, a neighborhood in Austin, Hotel San Jose is in the entertainment district. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Visit our Austin travel guide
Map
1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • South Congress showing shopping and signage
    South Congress Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South First Street
    South First Street
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lady Bird Lake showing a lake or waterhole, skyline and a city
    Lady Bird Lake
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Candy Cane frame. #downtownaustin #nightphotography #cityskyline
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palmer Events Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station
    9 min drive
  • Downtown Station
    9 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Home Slice Pizza
    2 min walk
  • Hopdoddy Burger Bar
    1 min walk
  • Soho House Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Aba Austin
    5 min walk
  • Joann's Fine Foods
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Jose

Upscale hotel near Lady Bird Lake
Located close to South Congress Avenue and Austin Convention Center, Hotel San Jose provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as free international calls and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 100 for adults and USD 14 to 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.70 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: USD 2.34 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 100 for adults, and USD 14 to 100 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.70 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel San Jose Hotel
Hotel San Jose Austin
Hotel San Jose Hotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel San Jose have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hotel San Jose pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Jose?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel San Jose?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel San Jose located?

Located in South Congress, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Congress Avenue, Lady Bird Lake, and Moody Theater. Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin are also within 3 mi (5 km). Downtown Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel San Jose Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 284 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every hotel/bar staff member I encountered was super friendly and accommodating! The location of Hotel San Jose is FANTASTIC!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and the dining options are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALEXIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, comfortable, perfect location, delicious, LOVE!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome helpful staff, lovely body products, drinking water, super location. Gorgeous restaurant. I have always loved this hotel! Thank you!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so accommodating and nice. We loved our stay. Room was perfect and we felt right in the middle of the action.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Bar and pool excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff and great vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to food and shops , wakable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Boutique Hotel- Great Location- Parking Awesome. Courtyard and pool Area are Amazing!! Front Desk Personnel Extremely Helpful!! Booking Again in February for the Marathon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a secret garden in the heart of south congress. Loved the vibe and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel San Jose is simply top notch with the best, most relaxing/peaceful vibes. The hotels meticulous curation speaks volumes for its care and detail. Clean rooms and terrific staff. Could not recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful space! The room and property. The front room to the road is very loud. I tried to shower twice during our stay and there was no hot water. Like not even 2 minutes worth. That was disappointing. The location is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Staff was courteous. What stood out- the grounds are gorgeous. They left water in a cute carafe and nuts on coffee table after cleaning. What didn’t stand out- hot water in shower only lasted 2 minutes or so. But that’s okay, gave me enough time to wash my body.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, friendly staff and fellow guests. Vibrant area with shopping, food and proximity to parks and other attractions. Busy street but quiet rooms, pool lounge was great for evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in SOCO

very comfortable/relaxing vibe and all the amenities we needed. Wonderful pool and patio hang out area. perfect location for visiting Austin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were friendly and helpful overall. Liked the text line, which made interactions with the hotel very easy. Disappointing food compared to what the hotel used to have. In particular, the lack of coffee maker in the room and limited healthy food options was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, stylish and excellent service and a great small pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice property. Not the best when raining as it is all outside opening and gravel walkways
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to quickly get to food, drinks, shopping, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, beautiful property, we had the best time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

so nicely located to nightlife and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place , the staff and the location Small but very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024