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A two-story house with a front porch, a visible entryway, and a garden with sunflowers.

A spacious kitchen with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden flooring, and a fireplace.

A living room with a large wooden cabinet, a glass coffee table, and patterned sofas.

1. Brava House Bed and Breakfast

Clarksville, 1.3 km from South By Southwest

Paul

RM654

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A round wooden table with two upholstered chairs, a potted plant, and two glasses of red drink on the table.

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush green landscape.

A living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned wallpaper.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

2. The Frances Modern Inn

Central East Austin, 1.4 km from South By Southwest

Gregory

RM1,246

RM1,458 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern building with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a garden area with plants and a hammock.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large TV, sliding glass doors to a balcony, and a small dining area.

A modern living room with a TV, a framed picture, a chair, and a dining area with a table.

3. Frame Hotel - Treehouse

South River City, 2.4 km from South By Southwest

jose

RM1,571

RM1,838 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and modern buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, wooden paneling, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a cityscape artwork, and a bar area with high stools.

A modern interior with a long dining area, seating arrangements, and a bar area.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Holly, 2.6 km from South By Southwest

Evelyn

RM552

RM671 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a sign reading "Perfect Strangers."

A covered outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and tables, a pool in the background, and potted plants along the walls.

A gym with exercise equipment, a large window, and a decorative sculpture.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

5. Hotel ZaZa Austin

0.5 km from South By Southwest

Jonathan

RM1,439

RM1,981 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern house with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a wooden fence.

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the backyard through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

6. The Eastside Lodge Austin

East Cesar Chavez, 1.7 km from South By Southwest

ALEXANDER

RM952

RM2,119 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern indoor space with seating areas, tables, and a kitchen area.

A modern building with a brick facade and multiple windows, located in an urban setting with a clear sky.

A rooftop lounge area with multiple grey cushioned lounge chairs and wooden tables, surrounded by a wooden lattice fence.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

Holly, 2.6 km from South By Southwest

Chuy

RM532

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

A breakfast counter with a variety of food items and a sign that reads 'TOP IT BREAKFAST'.

A modern room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A fitness center with treadmills, exercise bikes, and free weights.

8. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

1 km from South By Southwest

Ben

RM633

RM755 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a potted plant, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a large window.

A conference room with a long table, six chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A modern building with a flat roof, a large entrance, and a car parked in front.

9. Frame Hotel - SoCo

Bouldin Creek, 2.5 km from South By Southwest

Camryn

RM1,731

RM2,025 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with outdoor seating and a metal railing.

A modern multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a countertop. There is a blue sofa and a staircase leading to an upper level.

10. Holly House

East Cesar Chavez, 2.1 km from South By Southwest

Gil

RM272

RM782 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a round coffee table, and several potted plants.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and various potted plants.

An outdoor bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large wooden ceiling, stone walls, and numerous potted plants.

11. 1 Hotel Austin

Rainey Street Historic District, 1.2 km from South By Southwest

Dany

RM1,542

RM2,072 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent tower in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with chairs, a patterned rug, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central arched window, and a bar area.

A balcony with wooden furniture, a table with breakfast items, and potted plants.

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

1.2 km from South By Southwest

Kharissa

RM1,342

RM1,601 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bright room with a white sofa, two red chairs, a coffee table, and a large window.

A brightly lit boutique hotel room with a red chair, a red lamp, a potted plant, and a variety of colorful clothing items displayed on shelves and hangers.

A motel with a neon-lit geometric ceiling, a 'VACANCY' sign, and a 'YALL MEANS ALL!' banner.

An aerial view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a stone deck.

13. Austin Motel

Bouldin Creek, 2.2 km from South By Southwest

Madeleine

RM760

RM896 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand lobby with a central staircase, a chandelier, and a red accent wall.

A restaurant with a bar area, tables set for dining, and a stone wall backdrop.

A person in a white bathrobe reading 'The Royal Times' magazine, holding a cup, with a plate of croissants and a small bottle on a table.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a table, overlooking a street with cars and trees.

14. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Congress Avenue Historic District, 0.3 km from South By Southwest

KimBERLY

RM1,078

RM1,286 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern bar area with a long counter, black metal chairs, and a green wall with tropical leaf patterns.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, seating areas, and a staircase.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

15. Austin Marriott Downtown

Waller Creek District, 0.9 km from South By Southwest

Luis A

RM1,310

RM1,694 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A couple in a white robe standing by a pool with a cityscape view through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a large tree, seating areas, a bar, and a view of the city at night.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating, and a clear view of the interior.

A modern indoor spa area with a hot tub, seating, and a city view.

16. Fairmont Austin

Waller Creek District, 1.1 km from South By Southwest

Charles

RM1,041

RM1,420 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a multi-story building with a patterned facade.

A bar area with wooden shelves and bottles.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a garden area with various plants.

A covered walkway with brick walls, wooden flooring, and potted plants.

17. The Carpenter Hotel

1.8 km from South By Southwest

Noah

RM794

RM1,046 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a water feature, and a view of the cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, potted plants, and a neon sign reading "AYA".

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a green sofa and wicker chairs.

18. ROOST Rainey

Rainey Street Historic District, 1.4 km from South By Southwest

Linda Kaye

RM841

RM984 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel entrance with a black facade, a sign reading "PROPER", and a woman walking in.

A spacious room with a wooden staircase, a red leather sofa, and various decorative items.

19. Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

0.9 km from South By Southwest

Haley

RM1,612

RM2,149 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel named "Hotel SANJOSÉ" with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a well-maintained hedge.

A cozy room with wooden shelves, a bench, and a window with a view of greenery.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, two white chairs, a sofa with colorful cushions, and potted plants.

A cozy seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, a small wooden table, and a black chair.

20. Hotel San Jose

Bouldin Creek, 2.4 km from South By Southwest

JEFF

RM1,079

RM1,272 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South By Southwest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Brava House Bed and Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 295 reviews	View
The Frances Modern Inn	10.0 Exceptional 521 reviews	View
Frame Hotel - Treehouse	9.8 Exceptional 246 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street	9.6 Exceptional 945 reviews	View
Hotel ZaZa Austin	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top South By Southwest Hotel Reviews

Omni Austin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staff was so wonderful and the bartender Barbi up at the pool bar was a gem. All the staff was great. We loved the location near so many cool bars and the rooftop pool was a great little spot we stayed at for all of our down time when we werent at ACL. All in all it was a wonderful trip thanks to the Omni and its excellent staff."

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean. Bed was alright. You do have to pay for parking."

Hotel ZaZa Austin

10/10 Excellent

"We had a brief but great stay at Hotel Zsa Zsa! Mercedes greeted us at check in and was kind enough to automatically give an upgrade to a corner suite! The room was clean and spacious! We had a minor issue with our TV and they quickly sent an engineer up to fix! Love, love this hotel!"

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Great room with lots of space. Loved the self parking option; it's a gated garage so your car feels secure. Our two recommendations are to drop the multi-digit code for the door, elevator, garage, etc. If this were a key card, it would save a ton of time and frustration. The other one is to tweak the front desk. It's two small desks where you sit down to check in- it feels odd; it should be a counter, which naturally makes the transactions that happen there faster. The ladies were nice, but need a little more polish and professionalism. Other than this, it was a good stay."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place!"

Austin Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great, the morning buffet had a low of variety, and the staff was very helpful, especially considering it was weekend 2 of ACL fest. The city noises were noticable but didn't effect our sleeping. The pillows were amazing. I want one..."

Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience! No complaints"

Other attractions near South By Southwest

A white building with green awnings and a large arched entrance.

AMOA-Arthouse

8.6/10 (8 reviews)

An eclectic collection of engaging contemporary artwork housed in two unique locations.

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A white building with columns, an American flag, and a Texas state flag.

Governor's Mansion

8.0/10 (550 reviews)

After visiting Governor's Mansion, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the great live music in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A theater marquee advertising the Austin Film Festival's presentation of 'The Squid & The Whale'.

Paramount Theatre

9.0/10 (127 reviews)

Take a step back in time and catch a show in this beautiful historical theatre in downtown Austin.

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Austin Museum of Art

9.4/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Austin Museum of Art during your travels in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Old Bakery and Emporium

You can learn about the history of Austin when you stop by Old Bakery and Emporium. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Millett Opera House

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Austin with a visit to Millett Opera House. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center during your travels in Austin. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.

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Old State Capitol Building Ruins

Learn about the local history of Austin with a stop at Old State Capitol Building Ruins. Discover the entertainment choices 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 617 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 Hotel Van Zandt.

How many hotels will I be able to find near South By Southwest?

Expedia has 617 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. Bremond Block, Austin Central Library and Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge 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.

Hotels near South By Southwest

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Our top choices for South By Southwest hotels

1. Brava House Bed and Breakfast

2. The Frances Modern Inn

3. Frame Hotel - Treehouse

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

5. Hotel ZaZa Austin

6. The Eastside Lodge Austin

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street

8. Tru by Hilton Austin University Capitol District

9. Frame Hotel - SoCo

10. Holly House

11. 1 Hotel Austin

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

13. Austin Motel

14. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

15. Austin Marriott Downtown

16. Fairmont Austin

17. The Carpenter Hotel

18. ROOST Rainey

19. Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

20. Hotel San Jose

Compare popular hotels close to South By Southwest

Top South By Southwest Hotel Reviews

Omni Austin Hotel

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hotel ZaZa Austin

Placemakr Austin Downtown, Apartments by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Austin Marriott Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown

Other attractions near South By Southwest

AMOA-Arthouse

Governor's Mansion

Paramount Theatre

Austin Museum of Art

Old Bakery and Emporium

Millett Opera House

The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

Old State Capitol Building Ruins

Frequently asked questions