where to stay + sleep

Hotel

Hotel Magdalena

Just steps away from our venue. No transportation needed. Hotel Magdalena is a hotel project from Austin’s acclaimed Bunkhouse in collaboration with renowned architecture firm Lake | Flato, located on Music Lane in the popular South Congress neighborhood of Austin. At 89 rooms, it is Bunkhouse’s largest hotel to date, and features four new, but distinct, buildings connected by exposed elevated walkways and courtyards, creating a treehouse feel inside the grounds. The property sits at varying elevations, an homage to the slopes of Barton Springs, and the lush grounds are planted with native Texas species including Bigtooth Maples, Redbuds, Meyer Lemon Trees, Yaupon Holly, and Little Gem Magnolia.

Discount Code - LOVEBIRDS

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Hotel San José

A block away from our venue, on S. Congress. No transportation needed. Built in 1936 as an “ultramodern” motor court, the property has been transformed into a 40 room urban bungalow-style hotel tucked behind stucco walls and set amidst lush garden courtyards in 2000. The San Jose is located on South Congress Avenue, a few blocks from downtown and Lady Bird Johnson Lake in the heart of one of Austin’s favorite neighborhoods. In addition to being a unique place to sleep, the Hotel San Jose serves as a gathering place and occasional hub of community activity for locals and visitors alike.

Discount Code - LOVEBIRDS

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Austin Motel

A block away from our venue. No transportation needed. The historic Austin Motel sits just south of the Colorado River and Downtown, in view of the State Capitol and walking distance to the famous bat bridge. Part of the beloved South Congress neighborhood, the motel is surrounded by some of the city’s most interesting dining, nightlife and shopping, with easy access to bus lines and Austin’s lovely hike and bike trail that connects to Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and the Barton Creek greenbelt. Check out our Neighborhood page. to get our recommendations for exploring the city. 41 guest rooms and suites, the best swimming pool in town, and a lobby shop on South Congress: Austin Motel is the place to chill deep in the heart.

Discount Code - LOVEBIRDS

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The Carpenter Hotel

1.5 miles away from our venue, transportation required. Opened in Fall 2018, The Carpenter Hotel is the newest acquired addition to the Bunkhouse Hospitality portfolio. Designed by Specht Architects, the hotel has 93-rooms- each with a terrace, a pool with lawn and pavilion, an all day cafe and our restaurant Carpenters Hall. The hotel is nestled in an old pecan grove on the edge of Zilker Park in South Austin. It’s an easy walk to Lady Bird Lake, downtown and central to everything worth doing.

Discount Code - HITCHED

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South Congress Hotel

A few blocks from the venue. No transportation required. No discount code at this hotel. The living room for the neighborhood, South Congress Hotel is an 83-room boutique hotel designed to be a hub of activity for the community. A place for travelers and locals alike, the hotel has three unique restaurants, a coffee + bake shop, a rooftop pool, lobby bar, and two retail shops. All locally owned, all right at the doorstep of Austin’s favorite street.