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Our top choices for South By Southwest hotels

Front of property – evening/night

Brava House Bed and Breakfast

Brava House Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South By Southwest
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (275 reviews)
"This charming B&B was just what my daughter and I needed on our girls weekend. The home was perfectly located and the breakfast option was a bonus! Thank you for offering such a quaint space in the midst of a bustling and lively city!! We got the best of both worlds."
United States
Tina
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Brava House Bed and Breakfast
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

The Frances Modern Inn

The Frances Modern Inn
3.0 star property
Central East Austin, 1.4 km from South By Southwest
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (474 reviews)
"Super cute and clean. The staff are all very helpful! I would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Alyssa
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
The Frances Modern Inn
Garden

Frame Hotel - Treehouse

Frame Hotel - Treehouse
3.5 star property
South River City, 2.4 km from South By Southwest
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (232 reviews)
"Great location. Clean room and loved the ambiance. Will definitely recommend and visit again."
United States
Kedra
The price is €217
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Frame Hotel - Treehouse
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
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"Great, cool place with very friendly hosts"
United States
Andrew
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Heywood Hotel
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, (801 reviews)
"Very clean room and excellent staff upon arrival"
United States
Felton
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel ZaZa Austin

Hotel ZaZa Austin
4.5 star property
0.5 km from South By Southwest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel !!!"
United States
Dustin
The price is €313
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Hotel ZaZa Austin
Courtyard

Frame Hotel - SoCo

Frame Hotel - SoCo
3.0 star property
Bouldin Creek, 2.5 km from South By Southwest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Amazing location and the design of the hotel is fantastic. "
United States
Douglas
The price is €221
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Frame Hotel - SoCo
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, (677 reviews)
"Great loctaion. New building with great rooms. Staff very nice and friendly. Quality of food was great at the gold level."
Canada
Maryam
The price is €408
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Fairmont Austin Gold Experience
Front of property

The Eastside Lodge Austin

The Eastside Lodge Austin
4.0 star property
East Cesar Chavez, 1.7 km from South By Southwest
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Beautiful place to spend a few days. Beds were comfy. You will have everything you need and be minutes away from downtown. I would stay again. "
United States
Sonia
The price is €455
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
The Eastside Lodge Austin
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street
2.5 star property
Holly, 2.6 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,043 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and a convenient location. The hot buffet breakfast was great, and the paid garage parking gave us peace of mind. We loved staying at this hotel."
United States
Prakash
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street
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Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown
3.0 star property
Congress Avenue Historic District, 0.3 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,067 reviews)
"Perfect location, friendly staff and great amenities!"
United States
Evett
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown
Lobby

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
4.0 star property
Congress Avenue Historic District, 0.3 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,217 reviews)
"beautiful hotel, perfect location & extremely friendly staff!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Exterior

ROOST Rainey

ROOST Rainey
4.0 star property
Rainey Street Historic District, 1.4 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (186 reviews)
"Great Place"
United States
Anna
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
ROOST Rainey
Exterior

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas
4.0 star property
1.2 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,037 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel Really clean and nice"
United States
Yesenia
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Carpenter Hotel

The Carpenter Hotel
3.5 star property
1.8 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (956 reviews)
"Kind staff and great pool!"
United States
Fredrick
The price is €190
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Carpenter Hotel
Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures

Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin
4.0 star property
Waller Creek District, 1.1 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,369 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
donald
The price is €274
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Fairmont Austin
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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, (320 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds and wonderfully restored Motel in great location"
United States
Stuart
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hotel San Jose
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, (399 reviews)
"Incredibly friendly staff, breakfast at Nido was the best I’ve had in a long time! Would definitely come back."
United States
Casey
The price is €309
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
The Loren Hotel Austin
Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, City View

Holly House

Holly House
2.0 star property
East Cesar Chavez, 2.1 km from South By Southwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Enjoyable place."
United States
David
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Holly House
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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel"
United States
Houda
The price is €471
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
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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
275 reviews
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)
The Frances Modern Inn
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
474 reviews
View
Garden
Frame Hotel - Treehouse
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
232 reviews
View
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Bathtub, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio
Heywood Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
70 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
801 reviews
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Top South By Southwest Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

8/10 Good
"Sleep only"
Nathan 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

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A large, white building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

AMOA-Arthouse

8.6/10 (8 reviews)
A varied, thought-provoking gallery spread over two very different spaces.
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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 572 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, citizenM Austin Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt and Thompson Austin, by Hyatt.
How many hotels will I be able to find near South By Southwest?
Expedia has 572 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?
Museum of the Weird, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Blanton Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Austin Central Library, Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and University of Texas Tower are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Paramount Theatre, Moody Ampitheater at Waterloo Park and Moody Theater.
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.