Where to Stay in Austin During SXSWYour guide to hotel options near downtown Austin for SXSW! Hotel prices on average skyrocket during the festival - be prepared to shell out more than $500/night for almost any hotel in the downtown area during the first few nights of the fest!Authorsreadysetjetset
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Hotels >$500/night

The Driskill - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Conveniently located right on 6th Street, this hotel is the perfect place to stay for SXSW Music. And it's also just cool, as the only historic property on this list! This is also part of the Hyatt family. Last price check for weekend one: $900/night; down to $340 later in the week
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Fairmont Austin
Right across from the convention center, it doesn't get more convenient a location than this, especially if you're attending SXSW Interactive. Last price check for weekend one: $1000/night; down to $300 later in the week
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tommie Austin - JDV by Hyatt
Right in the middle of the action downtown, the Tommie is the younger slightly more affordable variant inside the Thompson. A hotel within a hotel. Last price check for weekend one: $670/night; down to $300 later in the week
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The LINE Austin
Located on the water with easy walking distance to most of SXSW, The LINE is hip and has great views of Town Lake. Definitely grab a drink at P6 Lounge Bar during your stay. It's gorgeous during sunset! Last price check for weekend one: $880/night; down to $315 later in the week
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Austin Marriott Downtown
Right next to the Austin Convention Center, so a great option if you plan to attend a lot of panels, the trade show, or are mainly around for SXSW Interactive. And it only opened in 2021, so it's still very fresh and new. Last price check for weekend one: $1000/night; down to $350 later in the week
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Austin Proper Hotel
Very trendy and cool hotel, but very pricey during SXSW. Last price check for weekend one: $1500/night; down to $515 later in the week
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The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
This is the perfect place to stay if you plan to spend a lot of time in line at the Paramount Theatre for premieres at SXSW Film. It's right next door! So you can easily drop off stuff at your room or take breaks between lining up for films. Currently sold out for the first weekend of the fest, but gets dramatically cheaper through the week after (under $300 a night later in the week).
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Hotels <$500/night

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
The closest hotel to the convention center that comes in at under $500/night. Just off Red River so very close to many music venues! Last price check for weekend one: $480/night
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Lone Star Court, Valencia Hotel Collection
If you have access to a car (or are willing to Uber), you can save a lot of money by staying a 20-minute drive (without traffic) from downtown up near The Domain. You can also take the Light Rail from Domain station straight to the convention center downtown! Last price check for weekend one: $290/night
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Aloft Austin at The Domain
Another more affordable option in The Domain. You can also check out The Archer Hotel and The Westin in The Domain area. You can also take the Light Rail from Domain station straight to the convention center downtown! Last price check for weekend one: $260/night
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Origin Hotel Austin
3 miles from downtown, so within good Uber striking distance! Con: it has the lowest star rating on this list at 3.5 stars. Last price check for weekend one: $380/night
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