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Our top choices for South By Southwest hotels

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Brava House Bed and Breakfast

Brava House Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
Clarksville, 1.3 km from South By Southwest
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (233 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, quiet room"
United States
Jean
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Brava House Bed and Breakfast
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Bathtub, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio

Heywood Hotel

Heywood Hotel
3.0 star property
East Cesar Chavez, 2.1 km from South By Southwest
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful"
United States
Hsin-Lei
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Heywood Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views

Hotel ZaZa Austin

Hotel ZaZa Austin
4.5 star property
0.5 km from South By Southwest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Rafael
The price is €1,077
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Hotel ZaZa Austin
Sauna, hot tub, steam room

Fairmont Austin Gold Experience

Fairmont Austin Gold Experience
5.0 star property
Waller Creek District, 1.1 km from South By Southwest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
"Checking in was easy, and the room was ready on time."
United States
William
The price is €541
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Fairmont Austin Gold Experience
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street
3.0 star property
Holly, 2.6 km from South By Southwest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (592 reviews)
"The room was clean and staff was friendly! Really pleasant stay! "
United States
Aaron
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street
Exterior

The Loren Hotel Austin

The Loren Hotel Austin
5.0 star property
Zilker, 1.5 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 reviews)
"The room was spacious, clean, and extremely comfortable."
United States
Connie
The price is €299
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
The Loren Hotel Austin
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool loungers

Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown

Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown
4.0 star property
0.6 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (974 reviews)
"convenient location, lots of restaurant & bar options nearby. Pet friendly and comfortable rooms, quiet and clean. "
United States
Ozge
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown
Lobby

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol
2.5 star property
0.9 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,281 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, very helpful staff, nice & polite workers, seemed to take pride in their hotel! Great NYE stay!! "
United States
carla
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol
Reception

The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.5 star property
Waller Creek District, 0.4 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Great staff. Beautiful hotel"
United States
Troy
The price is €333
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
View from property

JW Marriott Austin

JW Marriott Austin
4.0 star property
Congress Avenue Historic District, 0.8 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"good location and hotel"
United States
Ciro
The price is €343
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
JW Marriott Austin
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

Hampton Inn Austin East Side 5th Street

Hampton Inn Austin East Side 5th Street
2.5 star property
Holly, 2.6 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (779 reviews)
"Was able to check in early! Great stay!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn Austin East Side 5th Street
Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures

Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin
4.0 star property
Waller Creek District, 1.1 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,291 reviews)
"Everything was perfect we love staying at the fairmont whenever we come to Austin"
United States
Rizkallah
The price is €284
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Fairmont Austin
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
5.0 star property
0.9 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (379 reviews)
"Design, ambience, and downtown location"
United States
Teresa
The price is €502
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Exterior

ROOST Rainey

ROOST Rainey
2.0 star property
Rainey Street Historic District, 1.4 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Staff was so nice and the room was so clean "
United States
Misty
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
ROOST Rainey
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar

The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection

The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
1.2 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (767 reviews)
"Loved! Loved my stay here! "
United States
Gonzalo
The price is €246
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection
Outdoor wedding area

Hotel San Jose

Hotel San Jose
4.0 star property
Bouldin Creek, 2.4 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (281 reviews)
"Great place great staff"
Mexico
Diego
Hotel San Jose
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
3.5 star property
0.9 km from South By Southwest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Staff was so courteous from valet to kitchen. Place is beautiful and has a great location!"
United States
Paulina V
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
Bar (on property)

Thompson Austin, by Hyatt

Thompson Austin, by Hyatt
4.5 star property
Waller Creek District, 0.5 km from South By Southwest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"Excellent service and beautiful hotel. We will be back again "
United States
Ghassan
The price is €285
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Thompson Austin, by Hyatt
Elite Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake View | Living area

Austin Condo Hotel

Austin Condo Hotel
4.5 star property
Rainey Street Historic District, 1.7 km from South By Southwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (484 reviews)
"Great place to stay to explore Austin. "
Australia
Simon
The price is €236
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Austin Condo Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hyatt Regency Austin

Hyatt Regency Austin
5.0 star property
Bouldin Creek, 1.3 km from South By Southwest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (928 reviews)
"Breakfast was great."
United States
Eduardo
The price is €293
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hyatt Regency Austin
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Compare popular hotels close to South By Southwest

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property – evening/night
Brava House Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
233 reviews
View
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Bathtub, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio
Heywood Hotel
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
67 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Hotel ZaZa Austin
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
Sauna, hot tub, steam room
Fairmont Austin Gold Experience
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
664 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
592 reviews
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Top South By Southwest Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Courteous staff, clean, modern and real close to Red River entertainment district!"
David 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hotels near other South By Southwest attractions

AMOA-Arthouse featuring a statue or sculpture, art and a garden

AMOA-Arthouse

A varied, thought-provoking gallery spread over two very different spaces.
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Governor's Mansion Austin Texas

Governor's Mansion

After visiting Governor's Mansion, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South By Southwest?
South By Southwest is located in Austin. This metropolitan area is known for its bar scene and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 645 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to South By Southwest?
Adjacent to South By Southwest, Omni Austin Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices close by include Hyatt House Austin/Downtown and citizenM Austin Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find near South By Southwest?
Expedia has 645 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South By Southwest.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South By Southwest, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near South By Southwest.
What can I see and do near South By Southwest?
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Blanton Museum of Art and LBJ Presidential Library feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Austin Central Library, Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Paramount Theatre, Esther's Follies and Moody Ampitheater at Waterloo Park.
How can I get to South By Southwest?
Head over to Downtown Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.