Hotels with the Best Views in Austin

The property that put South Congress on the map — a 1930s motor court reimagined by developer Liz Lambert into a minimalist, bungalow-style retreat with a courtyard pool, local art, and a residual cool factor that decades of imitators haven't diluted. The Jo's Coffee adjacent is an Austin institution.

• South Congress
• Boutique
• Solo

A converted 1940s Austin labor union hall that wears its history on its sleeve — original terrazzo floors, union crest ironwork, and an outdoor pool shaded by century oaks. The no-pretense vibe, genuine local restaurant (Carpenters Hall), and 93 thoughtfully designed rooms make it one of Austin's best mid-range bets.

• South Lamar
• Value
• Boutique

Austin's most storied hotel, opened in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskill and still presiding over 6th Street with Romanesque grandeur. The legendary Driskill Bar is where Austin's political and creative worlds have collided for over a century, and the historic rooms carry genuine architectural character that modern builds simply cannot replicate.

• Downtown
• Historic
• Solo

Perched above Lady Bird Lake on the east bank, The LINE is the hotel that crystallized Austin's industrial-cool aesthetic — repurposed warehouse bones, local art by Shepard Fairey, and a lakeside terrace restaurant (Arlo Grey by Top Chef winner Kristen Kish) that draws city-wide crowds.

• East Austin
• Food Scene
• Boutique

A theatrical boutique property near the corner of 5th and Brazos where each guest room tells a different design story — from the Magnificent Seven suite to the Moroccan Souk room. The rooftop Stratosphere pool and the moody Driskill-rivaling bar atmosphere make it a favorite for design-forward travelers.

• Downtown
• Boutique
• Couples

Set in the beating heart of the 2nd Street District, the W Austin puts its signature WET pool deck above a live music venue (ACL Live at the Moody Theater) and surrounds it with the brand's trademark sensory-overload design. Rooms are sleek and tech-forward, and the TRACE restaurant sources from Texas farms.

• Downtown
• Music Scene
• Nightlife