South Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum 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
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Travis Heights

While visiting Travis Heights, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake.

Travis Heights
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
3.5 out of 5
300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
The price is AU$300 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$300
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The stay was wonderful but only one elevator was working. The breakfast was great each day and location was perfect!"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Aiden Austin City Hotel
4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$234 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$234
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,576 reviews)
"Staff was great, property was clean and awesome parking."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Aiden Austin City Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel
3.5 out of 5
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$446 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$446
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (638 reviews)
Cute, clean, no coffee
"Super cute, staff is very nice. My only issue is that it’s impossible to get a free cup of coffee which is something I’ve never, ever experienced at a hotel. Instead you have to pay at the coffeeshop in the lobby. It’s over $5 for an Americano. I live in NYC and even I think that’s completely ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

The Carpenter Hotel
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Sonder at The Catherine
Sonder at The Catherine
4 out of 5
214 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and concierge services. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"This place is an incredible value with all the comforts of home. It even has limited cookware, and the apartment building has free, freshly ground coffee in the lobby! The only thing that wasn’t perfect about this property was the washing machine. It’s a front loader and was full of mold and stunk, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Sonder at The Catherine
Glass Treehouse SPECTACULAR Park VIEWS-POOL-LAKE-RIVER-KAYAK-SUP-BIKE-HIKE--ALL
Glass Treehouse SPECTACULAR Park VIEWS-POOL-LAKE-RIVER-KAYAK-SUP-BIKE-HIKE--ALL
Austin
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Sixth ...
10/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
Great house
"Very easy access to Barton Springs. The house was very clean and unique."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

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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 WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street 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
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Popular places to visit

South Congress featuring signage

South Congress Avenue

4.5/5(14 reviews)

“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.

South Congress Avenue
Zilker Park featuring a pool, a lake or waterhole and swimming

Barton Springs Pool

4/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Austin City Limits, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Austin City Limits
Zilker Botanical Garden which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a park

Zilker Botanical Garden

4/5(1 review)

A leafy space of tranquillity located right in the heart of the city.

Zilker Botanical Garden
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
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

Activities

Private Electric Pedicab Mural and Instagram Tour

Austin Mural and Instagram Tour by Electric Pedicab

AU$191
per adult
Austin Mural and Instagram Tour by Electric Pedicab
Austin Mural Selfie Tour by Pedicab

Austin Mural Selfie Tour by Pedicab

AU$207
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin Mural Selfie Tour by Pedicab
Austin Murals & Mimosas Roofless BYOB Party Bus Tour + FREE Photoshoot

Austin Murals & Mimosas Roofless Party Bus Tour and Photoshoot

AU$1,033
per traveller
Austin Murals & Mimosas Roofless Party Bus Tour and Photoshoot
Austin Film Downtown Tour

Film Locations & Movie Trivia In Downtown Austin

AU$40
per adult
Film Locations & Movie Trivia In Downtown Austin
Private Customize Walking Tour in Austin with Local Guide

Austin : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

AU$378
per adult
Austin : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

AU$47
per adult
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
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