East Congress, TX
Austin
Visit East Congress
Popular places to visit
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
Austin’s answer to Bourbon Street really comes alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks here any time of day.
Zilker Park
Perched on the banks of a beautiful lake, this centrally located park is an idyllic spot to relax in thermal springs or hike along extensive trails.
Lake Austin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Austin during your travels in Austin. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Barton Springs Pool
One of the “crown jewels” of Austin’s bustling downtown, this natural limestone pool is a refreshing place to spend a steamy Texan afternoon.
East Congress Hotel Deals
Aloft by Marriott Austin South
"Love the bar and not super over priced beers and the beds and air conditioner was amazingly cold"
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Skylite inn
"Terrible! Probably the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in! No place to hang clothes, no closet space, only one dirty lamp, terrible TV (few stations) no room service,no amenities! Overall an awful, dirty dive!!!!"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"Loveeed everything about the stay! Very clean, loved the pool! Customer service top tier!! Celebrated my husband’s 40th and they upgraded our room to a suite!!"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Nice breakfast. Parking very expensive but convenient."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"It was good. Staff were extremely helpful. Pillows were a bit too soft for my liking. Blankets are limited to a comforter or throw blanket, which I had to blast the AC to not be sweating every night."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"A/C was out; rooms pushing it to try to keep cool. There was no notice of this issue prior to booking."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Where to stay in East Congress
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
The Domain
One reason travelers love spending time in The Domain is the great live music, and Domain Northside is a top place to visit.
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.
South Congress
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.
Lago Vista
Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Colorado River.
