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Austin Motel

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A bright room with a white sofa, two red chairs, a coffee table, and a large window. - Austin Motel (Austin)
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A courtyard with outdoor seating, string lights, and a tree. - Austin Motel (Austin)
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Near Rainey Street and South Congress Avenue, Austin Motel provides a garden, 2 bars, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a bed, a red telephone, a red minibar, a mirror, and a wall with colorful bird wallpaper.

Room (Full)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a red bed, a sofa bed, and a patterned wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a red upholstered bed, a white nightstand, a striped pillow, and a red patterned wall.

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two red beds, white bedding, a red sofa, a small table with a plant, and a wall with a red and white pattern.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a small refrigerator, and a stool.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a red bed, white bedding, a white nightstand, and a red telephone.

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a red bed, a television, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a tiled floor.

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

In the entertainment district, Austin Motel is in South Congress, a walkable area in Austin with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, while Moody Theater and Austin City Limits are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Visit our Austin travel guide
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1220 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • A street with various shops including a bookstore, a jewelry store, and a boot store.
    South Congress Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A food truck with 'Gourdhough's Big Fat Donuts' branding and a character illustration.
    South First Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A city skyline with modern buildings and a bridge over a calm river.
    Lady Bird Lake
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a park with blue-lit planters.
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palmer Events Center
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Station
    9 min drive
  • Austin Station
    12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Home Slice Pizza
    8 min walk
  • Hopdoddy Burger Bar
    3 min walk
  • Jo's Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Güero's Taco Bar
    4 min walk
  • Perla's
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Joann's Fine Foods
  • Poolside Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 1.76 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Austin Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Austin Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Austin Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Austin Motel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Austin Motel located?

Located in South Congress, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. Sixth Street and Moody Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Austin Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 959 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 959 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 959 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 959 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 959 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Casey

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This was our first time staying at the Austin Motel and we will definitely return! The staff was friendly and the place was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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Great location. Fun decor. Very helpful staff. It was my first stay. But won't be my last! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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Absolutely loved our stay in Austin. So close to all to w fun spots with bars, food, live music, coffee etc. hotel staff was excellent whether it be at the lobby or the pool we had a great stay felt very safe and well taken care of. Can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

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I'm in Austin a bunch for work, this is my favorite place to stay. The location and the vibe are unbeatable, in my opinion. Charming staff, dynamite rooms and unrivaled walkability around this kick ass neighborhood :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in heart of South Congress! Large and cool pool in a beautiful setting. Friendly staff. Minor feedback is AC unit rattled a few times in night but not consistently. Free parking a major perk!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LINDSEY

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Fun visit! Great gift shop and was close to shopping. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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The rooms are clean and quirky. The wallpaper was exotic birds, the tile floors clean, and the small fridge was stocked with beers and sodas. Simple and fun. The king bed was very comfortable and the AC kept the room cool and provided just enough white noise. Lastly, the bathroom tile is heated, and was an unexpected surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

caroline

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Free parking lovely staff excellent location good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trent

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Great location & staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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The location is great, the pool is fun, and the staff is nice and helpful. The parking was handy when my son came to visit. They have a fun vintage car night on Thursday nights in the summer. Overall it’s a good deal for the location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay! Cute aesthetic throughout the motel-- outdoor space, pool, lobby and such a great location. Staff were lovely! I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! The location is perfect, too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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cool place. great choice if you have a pet. surprisingly quiet give the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

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Clean adorable room, friendly and helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

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Terrific stay. Remarkable location, thoughtful amenities, good vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tenesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lived in Austin for 19 years before moving to Dallas and have always wanted to stay there. I’m glad we did, it was pricey but it was a great trip taking friends back to Austin because the location is perfect in the heart of everything. And of course, the pool is iconic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes,we felt completely safe. The bar was well stocked. The staff was so friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how uniquely decorated this hotel is. Chic, urban cowboy. Fridge comes well stocked and snacks/drinks are available for purchase. The motel is old, but think eclectic retro. If you want a unique experience, this is perfect and it is also perfectly located near great shops and food all within walking distance. The only reason a took a star away is because the restroom is tiny with no counter space and the bathroom plumbing was a bit loose when turning on the shower ;again, it is an older property but well-maintained and very clean). I’d stay again. (Plus the hotel staff was great with communicating with us prior to our visit (which I appreciated).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was small but super cute with a really fun vibe. Even though property is older, it is very clean. There is an ice machine and filtered water available. AC worked excellent and the staff was so friendly. Super convenient to all the restaurants and shopping on South Congress. Very fun weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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The staff is always the sweetest and the magic of this hotel will never fade — One of our favorite places in the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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Extremely nice & helpful front desk staff upon check in and check out Spacious room with just what we needed amenities in the room. FULLY stocked mini bar! Loved the courtyard and pool area. It was so nice to have a spacious outdoor community areas! Having Joann’s Diner adjacent was great!! Food and drinks were excellent! Will definitely stay here again!!
Fun pool area!
Lots of outdoor seating with shade!
Spacious courtyard!
Rocky’s patio bar was an unexpected surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the style was cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool hotel, loved the Pool Bar and the whole 70s vibe…great backdrop for selfies
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the decor and location of this motel! So many food options nearby, and loved the quirkiness of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is exceptional and so accommodating! I will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025