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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