Address
bunkhouse ·hyatt
Austin Motel
1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Lowest upcoming
$128
10 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$541
22 Oct 2026
Median nightly
$174
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
24 to 30 Dec
16% below annual median
Daily price line
Upcoming nightly rates
Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Cheaper More expensive
Cheapest week ahead: 24–30 Dec 2026
at $147/night
(16% below median)
Review
Condé Nast Hot List 2018
Character and identity
A 1938 motor lodge on South Congress reborn in 2017 under Liz Lambert's Bunkhouse touch (now part of Hyatt), the Austin Motel keeps its white stucco bones, its drive-up-to-the-door layout, and that unmistakable red neon sign out front. The 41 rooms are original to the property and styled with a knowing wink: tufted red vinyl platforms, custom Voutsa lip-print wallpaper, push-button phones. A kidney-shaped pool anchors the courtyard, the Bodega handles snacks, beer and wine, and red Barcelona chairs sit out for lingering. Service is light-touch, in keeping with the motel format.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate travellers and music fans who want to be steps from SoCo's bars, venues and shops, plus couples and small groups who like a playful, photogenic room over polished hotel ritual. Pet owners are welcome for a fee. The pool scene, cocktail in hand, is part of the appeal.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone expecting hotel-grade service should pass: there is no room service, no turn-down, no mini bar, and bathrooms are small with toiletries bolted to the wall. Light sleepers wary of a lively South Congress crowd, and families wanting space or kids' programming, will be happier elsewhere.
Bottom line
This is a genuine motel experience dressed in sharp design, not a hotel pretending to be one, and that distinction decides whether you'll love it or feel shortchanged. Book it if you want SoCo at your doorstep and a room that photographs well; pick a poolside unit, target a warm-weather stay, and plan to eat and drink out.
Images
Location
1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Texas, United States · 30.2517° N, 97.7493° W
Nearby tracked hotels
10 nearestExplore more
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
Front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Wake up calls
Housekeeping
Turndown service
Practical info
Website
Phone