Austin Motel

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Sixth Street in Austin

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A bright room with a white sofa, two red chairs, a coffee table, and a large window.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, string lights, and a tree.
An aerial view of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a stone deck.
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1220 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78704
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South First Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Full)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Heart of Austin.Within a 15-minute walk of this South Congress motel, you'll find South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. Sixth Street and Zilker Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • South First Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lady Bird Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 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
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Güero's Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Soho House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Austin Motel

Motel near Sixth Street in Austin
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Austin Motel. Free self parking is available.

This Austin motel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Austin Motel offers 41 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 1.76 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Austin Motel to the airport?

Austin Motel is 10.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Austin Motel?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austin Motel on Dec 6, 2026 start from $160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Austin Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Austin Motel.

Does Austin Motel offer free breakfast?

Austin Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Austin Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Austin Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Austin Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Austin Motel have a pool?

Austin Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Austin Motel have a restaurant?

Austin Motel is home to Joann's Fine Foods, which features happy hour.

Does Austin Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Austin Motel to downtown Austin?

Austin Motel is 1.2 mi away from Austin.

Austin Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 982 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 982 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 982 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 982 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 982 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Austin motel is wonderful. So clean, excellent location, staff is wonderful, convenient parking… I had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay and is the best place to hang out in Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Enjoyed stay. Unique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just an all around awesome stay. Clean and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay and get away from everyday life. Location is near a lot of great clubs and restaurants. Have stayed here multiple times and will definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a fun place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Love the motel !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a fun hotel in the heart of SOCO!! Love love this place!! Home Away from home!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is my home away from home and I’ve loved my stay every time I’ve been here. Can’t wait to come back again next year.!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Cool old nostagic old hotel. Very clean and fantastic location. Property is beautiful and very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with my son, Great location, fun vibes!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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Great location & staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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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

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Kind staff and very clean and fun room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best. Such a fun team and vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique spot with great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and plenty in the area to walk to
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Such an iconic property! Its sun-faded colours, retro signage and pool design, along with the low hum of air conditioning, gave it a nostalgic feel, while the courtyard’s buzz and warm Texas air made it seem as though we had stepped back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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