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The 8 Best Hotels in Austin near South Congress

The 8 Best Hotels in Austin near South Congress

The South Congress area of Austin, better known as the SoCo District, is the place to stay if you want to be in the heart of all things trendy. The area draws crowds for its innovative restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic boutiques, hip bars, and a wide choice of live music. Hotels in the area very much reflect the district's trendy urban feel with many of the best options being independent boutiques or stylish contemporary stays. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels in Austin near South Congress selected on their design, amenities, and service. With something for most tastes and budgets, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For contemporary chic

South Congress Hotel is a hip modern hotel. Chic rooms have an industrial feel with high ceilings, tiled walls, polished concrete, and floor to ceiling windows while the bathrooms are uber-luxe and feature Aesop products. With a pool, a happening bar, and bikes to use — this is ideal for the young and trendy.
Austin Motel is arguably the city's most iconic motel which has undergone a fabulous makeover by famed Texan hotelier Liz Lambert. The rooms are a masterpiece of bright orange tones, vinyl tufted beds and vintage silkscreened music posters. The pool area draws a vibrant crowd for craft beers, live music and an electric atmosphere. A very cool choice.

For a boutique

Park Lane Guest House is an owner-run boutique guesthouse bursting with character. Quaint one-storey cottages are spread over a spacious suburban garden and have rustic decor and artfully mismatched antiques. The perfect alternative to big-city hotels.
Hotel San Jose is a 1930s motel turned minimalist modern boutique with a courtyard and pool. Light rooms are simply styled with clean lines, simple furniture, and neutral hues. With bikes available it is easy to hop around town. A comfortable city crashpad.
Hotel Magdalena is a trendy boutique hotel. Sustainable design and building practices give the property an airy tree-house feel; think elevated walkways, rooms with windows at both ends, long views and greenery. Industrial-cool studios with Spanish tiled bathrooms channel 1970s. Retro city cool.
Hotel Saint Cecilia is a trendy, luxury boutique with private villas and suites. Bright bold colours, quirky furniture and antique features are artfully placed throughout. An outdoor pool has a unique hot-pink neon sign and there's a 70s inspired bar. A swanky spot that is classically Austin.

For self-catering

Colton House Hotel is a wonderful blend of a trendy boutique hotel and self-catered apartments. 80 units comprise of studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites; many have full working kitchens, extensive living areas and balconies. Enjoy the pool, gym, lawn, shared lounges and lively cocktail and snack bar. A good choice for an independent stay.

For a B&B

Kimber Modern is a chic modern B&B with a zen atmosphere. The seven rooms are modern and light with splashes of colour throughout. With a large deck and a fire pit with seating, this is a great option for groups wanting to take the whole place.

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- Colton House Hotel Austin 80 rooms from £164
  
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  Business meetings  -  There is a wide range of cool events spaces: the library, pool, lawn, salon, Club Room & penthouse with outdoor deck
  City Style  -  A fun, happening and very comfortable base from which to explore everything Austin has to offer
  Families  -  The multi-room suites, kid's toys and games, pool and lawn will suit those with young children
  Great walks  -  Take a walk up Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, to get great views of the city and surrounding hills
  
  A wonderful blend of a trendy boutique hotel and self-catered apartments in central Austin. 80 units comprise studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites; many have full working kitchens, extensive living areas and balconies. Enjoy the pool, gym, lawn, shared lounges and lively cocktail & snack bar. See More
  
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- South Congress Hotel Austin (TX) 83 rooms from £350
  
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  Local exploring  -  Well located to explore the city's main attractions from live music venues to its stunning parks.
  Great walks  -  Unwind on a long ramble through picturesque Zilker Park.
  Sights nearby  -  Be sure to make a trip to the impressive State Capitol.
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  A hip hotel in the happening SoCo neighbourhood. Beautifully designed throughout, rooms have an industrial feel with high-ceilings, tiled walls, polished concrete and floor to ceiling windows. The bathrooms are uber luxe and feature Aesop products. Well located for city exploring. Fabulous. See More
  
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- Park Lane Guest House Austin 4 rooms from £175
  
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  Hideaway  -  A tranquil city hideaway. Spend afternoons enjoying the shaded gardens, small pool, private decks & calming energy of your hosts
  Local exploring  -  The property is 2 blocks from vibrant SoCo (South Congress) district & 1/2 mile from the Downtown with shops, bars & live music
  Eco break  -  Enjoy organic gardens, vegetarian food, cruelty-free products, solar-powered energy, natural pool & free electric car charging
  Great walks  -  This leafy green pseudo-surburb is surrounded by parks; you're spoilt for choice when looking to stretch your legs
  
  Owner-run boutique guesthouse bursting with character. Quaint one-storey cottages spread over a spacious suburban garden have rustic decor and artfully mismatched antiques, just 2 miles from downtown. The perfect alternative to big-city hotels; a soul-soothing stay with a strong environmental focus. See More
  
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- Hotel San Jose Austin (Texas) 40 rooms from £144
  
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  Sights nearby  -  The Paramount Theatre for showsing of old films and live music.
  Fishing  -  Lake Austin for fishing.
  Great walks  -  Lady Bird Lake.
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor/outdoor
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  1930s motel turned minimalist modern boutique with a courtyard and pool. The light rooms are comfortable with all mod-cons and breakfast. No restaurant but a stone's throw from Downtown Austin with live music and film themed evenings in the courtyard. Cheaper than most, offers great location. See More
  
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- Austin Motel Austin (TX) 41 rooms from £207
  
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  City Style  -  Austin's most iconic motel, reopens after an extensive and throughly glamorous revamp!
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  Full of character
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Austin's most iconic motel is back, with a fabulous makeover by famed Bunkhouse group. The rooms are a masterpiece of bright orange tones, vinyl tufted beds and vintage silkscreened music posters. The pool area draws a vibrant crowd for craft beers, live music and an electric atmosphere. See More
  
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- Kimber Modern Austin (Texas) 7 rooms from £207
  
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  Fishing  -  Lake Austin offers a great day fishing.
  Restrictions on children  -  Children over 15 years old.
  Full of character
  Opulent
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Chic with a huge dollop of zen makes up this boutique on South Congress Avenue. Modern, light with splashes of colour found in the upholstery and the luxurious bathrooms. Head to the kitchen for a fine spread for breakfast, and relax on the deck with a book or around a firepit. Prime city location. See More
  
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- Hotel Magdalena Austin 89 rooms from £240
  
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  City Style  -  Design was inpired by the region’s rural lakeside getaways; live out chilled weekend vibes in the heart of the city
  Business meetings  -  Meeting Room, Event Lawn and Terrace Suite offer over 4,000 sq ft of funky function space
  Restaurant  -  All-day restaurant is inpsired by a lake house weekend. Expect unpretentious food with an emphasis on slow food & fab cocktails
  Swimming Pool  -  Enjoy swimming laps in the impressive 900 sq ft sunken swimming pool with vibey poolside bar
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Trendy boutique hotel in the South Congress area. Sustainable design and building practices give the property an airy tree-house feel; think elevated walkways, rooms with windows at both ends, long views & greenery. Industrial-cool studios with Spanish tiled bathrooms channel 1970s. Retro city cool. See More
  
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- Hotel Saint Cecilia Austin (Texas) 14 rooms from £281
  
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  Great walks  -  Zilker Park
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor/outdoor
  Full of character
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  A trendy, luxury guest house with private villas and suites. Bright bold colours, quirky furniture and antique features are scattered throughout. Relax at the outdoor pool with it's unique hot-pink neon sign or in the 70s inspired bar. A swanky spot that is classically Austin. See More
  
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