USA Guide
Texas
Accommodation
1 
Austin Motel 1220 S Congress Ave 
512/441-1157 
www.austinmotel.com Basic rooms – each one different, many with kitschy murals – in a hip old motel in the funky South Congress district. A favourite with visiting musicians, it's across the street from the venerable Continental Club. Price: $76-100
2 Driskill Hotel 604 Brazos St 512/474-5911 www.driskillhotel.com This handsome and historic downtown hotel is Austin's swankiest choice, with an opulent marble lobby and updated rooms. If you can't afford to stay here, drop by the lobby bar for a mid-afternoon whiskey sour. Price: $201-250
3 HI-Austin 2200 Lakeshore Blvd 1-800/725-2331 www.hiaustin.org Bargain rates right on Lady Bird Lake. No curfew, and most of the young guests head out to 6th St at night. Price: From $19
4 Hotel San Jose 1316 S Congress Ave 512/444-7322 www.sanjosehotel.com Chic and funky boutique hotel in the South Congress district. Restored from an old motel, it has a variety of minimalist rooms, some with shared bath, along with lovely gardens, a tiny pool, and a cool coffee shop, Jo's, on site. The courtyard happy hour attracts a local crowd for Micheladas, a spicy beer cocktail on the rocks. Price: From $76