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Austin Motel

2.5 star property
A retro-chic retreat in Austin's vibrant heart where travelers can relax in lush gardens, cool off in the outdoor pool, and embrace the eclectic local spirit

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Austin Motel is at the heart of the city's energy, steps from South Congress Avenue's shops and eateries. Guests enjoy two bars, an on-site restaurant, and free coffee and tea in the lobby. The garden offers a peaceful spot to unwind after exploring the neighborhood.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

In the entertainment district, Austin Motel is in South Congress, a walkable area in Austin with good shopping. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. 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

  • South Congress Avenue
    South Congress Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • South First Street
    South First Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake
    Lady Bird Lake
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Long Center for the Performing Arts
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palmer Events Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • Soho House Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Hopdoddy Burger Bar
    3 min walk
  • Aba Austin
    4 min walk
  • Jo's Coffee
    1 min walk

About this property

Austin Motel

Motel near Lady Bird Lake
Rainey Street and South Congress Avenue are located near Austin Motel, which provides a garden, 2 bars, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry services
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Austin Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, housekeeping, and phones

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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

Property is also known as

Austin Hotel
Austin Motel Motel
Austin Motel Austin
Austin Motel Motel Austin

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 1 mi (2 km) of South Congress Avenue, Lady Bird Lake, and Moody Theater. Sixth Street and University of Texas at Austin are also within 3 mi (5 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. 641 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 882 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking lovely staff excellent location good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay. Remarkable location, thoughtful amenities, good vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean adorable room, friendly and helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve lived in an Austin suburb for 20 years and decided to celebrate our anniversary with an iconic Austin weekend, so the Austin Motel was an easy choice. The location is perfect for walking to many fun spots on So Congress and really experiencing the heart of Austin! Of course we took plenty of pictures under the famous retro Austin Motel sign and loved being just steps from the “I love you so much” wall, Jo's Coffee, Guero's Tacos, etc. The motel is super cute, the room was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly, and the whole place has such a fun, funky vibe. It made for a great anniversary stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic, vintage motel with modern comforts. Great location for shopping, food, and everything else that Austin has to offer. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meghan

We had a hard time sleeping because the room got a ton of light. We also had a baby tarantula that showed up cruising the bathroom floor. Would have liked space in refrigerator for left overs. Pool was great! Staff was helpful and kind. Nice to also have free parking for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and the pool is always a good time. Very walkable to plenty of options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Austin. Such a fun vibe! They even had the best water aerobics class at the pool. Absolutely a blast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway. Electric atmosphere with exceptional staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, from the atmosphere to the staff! Loved the pool and met some great folks, including pups! The area is super cool, walkable with lots of shops and dining options. Loved everything about this area and my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Staff is amazing. I loved staying here. Throwback spot for those who remember Austin before the big tech money rolled into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was comped to a larger room. Room was clean and spacious. Love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahlina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at Austin Motel. Staff goes above and beyond, location and amenities are top notch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, pool was lovely, so close to many restaurants. Stay here at least a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay. It was great being able to walk to restaurants and shops. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Austin Motel. Great location! We had a room overlooking the pool & it was darling! The staff was friendly & the grounds were so cute! The robes are to. die. for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone at the Austin motel were friendly and welcoming. The pool and poolbar is a great treasure! Centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025