South Congress Hotel, Austin - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

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“The hotel is perfectly situated for a walkable Austin experience, with vibrant shops and restaurants just steps away.”view full review

South Congress Hotel, a 4-star boutique property on Austin's bustling South Congress Avenue, features a trendy atmosphere with a rooftop pool, retail spaces, and dog-friendly policy for pets up to 50 pounds. The sunny lobby showcases hardwood floors, local art, and a woven-leather couch amid abundant plants.

Modern Luxe Accommodations

All 83 rooms at South Congress Hotel offer premium bedding, LED TVs with Drafthouse Films, and minibars stocked with local products. The bathrooms feature large walk-in showers with luxury bath products, while some units include seating areas and views of the pool, garden, or city.

Distinctive Dining Options

Central Standard serves as a classic American bar and grill with grilled oysters, chili-rubbed chicken, and whole fish from the wood-fired hearth. Otoko, a 12-seat Japanese restaurant, offers Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki, while Mañana coffee shop provides fresh daily pastries.

Bars and Boutiques

The Lobby Bar attracts locals and tourists with craft cocktails and light food by Café No Sé. The property includes Sunroom boutique for women's clothing, Revival Cycles for vintage motorcycles, and Tenoverten nail salon with natural products.

South Congress Scene

South Congress Hotel sits in South Austin's leafy district, surrounded by vintage shops, popular restaurants, and music venues like The Continental Club. The hotel's location enables on-foot exploration of iconic South Congress neighborhood.

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South Congress Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Heights

2 persons

360 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Poolside

2 persons

550 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Monroe

2 persons

735 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Bunkroom

2 persons

560 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Shower

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Chic Lobby Bar

“The lobby bar offered an amazing ambiance with expertly crafted cocktails that made our evenings enjoyable.” view full review

Comfy and Stylish

“While the room decor was modern and chic, I appreciated the blackout shades that provided an really good sleeping environment.” view full review

Refreshing Pool

“The pool experience was good, especially with the attentive bartender ensuring we always had our drinks topped up.” view full review

Functional Shower

“The shower featured great water pressure, making it refreshing after a long day, though I did notice a minor leak when not in use.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.9/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Massage
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Separate tub and shower
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

South Congress Hotel Location

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

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1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

City landmarks

Public Building

State Capitol vista

1.9 mi

Bridge

Congress Avenue Bridge

1.2 mi

Landmark

Greetings From Austin Mural

2300 ft

Landmark

Town Lake

1.0 mi

Landmark

The Driskill

1.5 mi

Landmark

South Congress Avenue

4300 ft

Landmark

Zilker Metropolitan Park

1.9 mi

Museum

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

6th Street

1.5 mi

Convention Centre

Austin Convention Center

1.5 mi

Landmark

Sfanthor House of Wax

2300 ft

Landmark

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

1.2 mi

Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden

2.0 mi

Park

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

1.0 mi

Landmark

O Henry Museum

1.4 mi

Park

Disch Field

1.0 mi

Museum

Museum of the Weird

1.5 mi

Bridge

South Lamar Boulevard

1.3 mi

Park

Little Stacy Neighborhood Park

2700 ft

Park

Barton Springs Municipal Pool

1.7 mi

Nearby

1600 S Congress Ave

SoCo District

300 ft

1510 S Congress Ave

Yard Dog

500 ft

1300 S Congress Ave

I Love You So Much Mural

1500 ft

1603 South Congress Avenue

Sunroom

100 ft

1701 South Congress Avenue

Kendra Scott Flagship

300 ft

Store

STAG Provisions For Men

600 ft

100-130 E Elizabeth St

Willie For President Mural

600 ft

Gallery

Roadhouse Relics

1900 ft

Store

Goorin Bros. Hat Shop

1100 ft

Gallery

Neverland Design Fine Art Studio

1200 ft

Restaurants

Vespaio

300 ft

1610 South Congress Avenue

Guero's Taco Bar

600 ft

1412 South Congress Avenue

Little Barrel and Brown

400 ft

1716 S Congress Ave

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

800 ft

1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190

June's All Day

500 ft

1722 S Congress Ave

Magnolia Cafe South

1200 ft

1920 S Congress Ave

Lucky Robot

1300 ft

1303 South Congress Avenue

Getting around

City Centre

Austin27 min · 1.4 mi

Airports

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)25 min · 10.1 mi

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)173 min · 71.3 mi

Train

Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train32 min · 1.6 mi

Train2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at USD 42 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about South Congress Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 196 verified reviews

8.8/10

Great

86%

Recommend

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Comfort

9.3/10

Facilities

8.9/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.5/10

Location

9.7/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.7/10

Staff

9.3/10

Value for money

8.3/10

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