South Austin
Travel Guide
Visit South Austin
Where to stay in South Austin
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.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
South Lamar
When in South Lamar, you can plan a visit to Broken Spoke and Brodie Oaks Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Barton Heights
While Barton Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden.
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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
The bathroom shower didn’t work
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Room was clean. Breakfast was very well done. Staff at restaurant and hotel were top notch. Pool area was great. Very nice set up. I would recommend this hotel for sure.
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Landing Apartments - South Austin
I booked and fully paid for this apartment six weeks in advance. Communication was entirely automated and unhelpful. I was told I would receive check-in instructions 30 minutes before arrival, but never did. While en route, I had to call and wait on hold to get them sent. I arrived around 8 p.m. ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
