Cheap Hotels Near South Congress Austin — Real Prices
South Congress Avenue is Austin's eclectic shopping and dining strip, known for vintage stores, food trucks, murals, and the iconic 'I Love You So Much' wall. It connects to downtown via the Congress Avenue Bridge, famous for its bat colony.
Budget tip: SoCo's trendy reputation has driven up nearby hotel prices. Budget options are limited along the strip itself, pushing travelers to south Austin or east Austin for affordable rooms. The walkability premium means you'll pay $20-40 more per night to be on the avenue versus a short drive away.
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South
3.7 mi from 6th Street
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near SoCo and I-35, 1.2 miles from South Congress Avenue
PLUS+ brand means upgraded rooms
good bang for your buck, free parking
some reports of check-in delays
Serta beds, flat-screen TVs
Watch out: some staff rudeness complaints, no breakfast included, I-35 road noise
via Booking.com
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