South Lamar
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Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
Austin’s answer to Bourbon Street really comes alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks here any time of day.
Zilker Park
Paddle a canoe, hike along the extensive trails or unwind in the thermal springs of this idyllic park on the banks of a beautiful lake.
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.
Lake Austin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Austin during your travels in Austin. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum Admission Ticket
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe
Top hotels in South Lamar
The Code Hotel
The only downside to this stay was the so-called valet parking fee of $40 per night. In reality, we parked our own car each evening in the garage, so it really wasn’t valet. The alternative option was parking one level lower for $35, which honestly felt a bit silly. Other than that, everything else ...
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Rooms are nice modern but small. Lobby is very small. Great location
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
The continental breakfast was bountiful and awesome. I did valet parking and felt the staff was eager to serve, well. Despite having a rental available, I felt it was more practical to use lyft to move my father and I to the local museums that also charged parking fees. The Backspace local restaurant’s ...
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Breakfast was amazing with lots of open seating great employees from front desk to breakfast crew amazing customer service
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
The only problem I had was kids running around and screaming at 7:00 am at the breakfast buffet for the club section until 8:30.
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Fairmont Austin
This hotel is just exceptional I really enjoyed my stay over there I can’t wait to come back to Austin just so that I can stay in this hotel again truly worth the hype the reviews are not wrong at all
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Lamar
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
South Congress
The ample dining options and beautiful 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.
Bouldin Creek
If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.
South River City
While visiting South River City, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake.
Rainey Street Historic District
The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.
