Neat place with lots of things to do, shop and eat. Cool casual vibe walking down the street as you pass street vendors and live music. Other great restaurants and food trucks are nearby as well.Full review by Toni R
Jan 27, 2025
This is a very cool area of the City. Many cool shops, several nice places to eat and street venders everywhere. It was very safe to walk for everyone as well. If you believe being openminded & kind …Full review by ChuckLz14
Oct 24, 2024
Cooper's BBQ on Congress you have to just Go on Saturday game day or Sunday game day any game day you don't kno what you missingFull review by Eric B
Looking for upscale hotels walking distance to SoCo. Downtown seems full of high rises. Price is not a factor Thanks for any advice
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There are several on or just off of S. Congress, mostly boutique hotels. The exception is the South Congress Hotel, a full-service hotel right in the middle of the S.Congress activity. …
There are several on or just off of S. Congress, mostly boutique hotels. The exception is the South Congress Hotel, a full-service hotel right in the middle of the S.Congress activity. Boutique hotels include the Austin Motel, a 50s style motel that has been renovated; the Hotel San Jose; a motel renovated to a modern rock style; Kimber Modern, about 1 block off of S.Congress; and Hotel St.Cecelia, about 2 blocks off of S.Congress. There are a few B&Bs and any number of short-term rentals, often homes, that are closer than the downtown hotels. Other places listed in earlier responses are NOT on S.Congress - Driskill, Embassy Suites, Staybridge, Wood Spring and Omni.
What are some of the best places to hear free live music?
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Every Wed-Sunday there is free live music at Guero's on S Congress. Every Sunday there is free music at Jo's Coffee shop, just down the street from Gueros. At various times …
Every Wed-Sunday there is free live music at Guero's on S Congress. Every Sunday there is free music at Jo's Coffee shop, just down the street from Gueros. At various times of the year, you can find free music at auditorium shores. If you google "free music in Austin" you can find all kinds of cool, free, fun stuff in Austin.
Is a taxi or uber ride back to your hotel easy to get at night ?
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Looks like everyone has answered already. I will let you know if you are leaving at night you probably will not have to call for a cab. There are plenty around for your convenience. …
Looks like everyone has answered already. I will let you know if you are leaving at night you probably will not have to call for a cab. There are plenty around for your convenience. During the day you may want to get a recommended number from where you are staying to carry with you. Austin is a very walkable town as well if you are in the city limits.
I have some difficulty walking. Where is a good place to park somewhere in the middle? And are there places to sit and rest along the way?
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There are several handicapped parking spots scattered along South Congress as well as benches on both sides of the street. FYI though- it is not flat. Elevation increases as you get …
There are several handicapped parking spots scattered along South Congress as well as benches on both sides of the street. FYI though- it is not flat. Elevation increases as you get further south. It's not a mountain or anything, but it is an incline.
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