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Hotel San Jose

Austin - TX · United States

1316 South Congress AvenueView location

9.4/10Excellent365 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Hotel San Jose

Enjoy a relaxing stay at Hotel San Jose, located in Austin's vibrant South Congress neighborhood, just steps from South Congress Avenue and a short walk from Lady Bird Lake. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, unwind on the terrace or in the garden, and savor the view.

The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and gift shops. Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or a quick bite at the snack bar/deli. End your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily (for a fee).

The hotel also provides complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and self-parking (subject to charges). Each of the 40 individually decorated guest rooms features a minibar, LCD TV with cable programming, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer.

Guests can also enjoy in-room massages and free international calls.

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With a stay at Hotel San Jose in Austin (South Congress), you'll be steps from South Congress Avenue and 13 minutes by foot from Lady Bird Lake. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sixth Street and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Zilker Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include desks and in-room massages, as well as phones with free international calls. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
    • Service fee: USD 2.34 per accommodation, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 100 for adults, and USD 14 to 100 for children
    • Self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.70 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

South Congress Avenue 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lady Bird Lake 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
South First Street 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Long Center for the Performing Arts 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Palmer Events Center 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge 1.6 km / 1 mi
W Austin Wet Deck 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Moody Theater 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Austin City Hall 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Frost Bank Tower 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
St. Edward's University 2 km / 1.3 mi
Sixth Street 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Antone's Nightclub 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Austin Central Library 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Paramount Theatre 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 40
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Newspaper stand
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
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  • Banquet hall
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D-SU

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    SUITE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BEDSTUDIO • DELUXE QUEEN BEDSTU.DX-QN

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    STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: STU.DX-QN

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  • SUITE THREE BEDROOMSSUITE • THREE BEDROOMSSUI.B3

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    SUITE THREE BEDROOMS

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    THREE BEDROOMS

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    Room code: SUI.B3

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    STUDIO STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: STU.ST

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  • STUDIO SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSSTUDIO • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSSTU.SU-WV

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    STUDIO SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: STU.SU-WV

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  • STUDIO DELUXESTUDIO • DELUXESTU.DX

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    STUDIO DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: STU.DX

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  • SUITE WITH BALCONYSUITE • WITH BALCONYSUI.BL

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    SUITE WITH BALCONY

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    SUITE
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    WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: SUI.BL

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  • STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG

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    STUDIO KING SIZE BED

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    STUDIO
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.KG

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • SUITE DELUXE WITH VIEWSSUITE • DELUXE WITH VIEWSSUI.DX-WV

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    SUITE DELUXE WITH VIEWS

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    SUITE
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    DELUXE WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: SUI.DX-WV

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Room
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • STUDIO INNER-SUPERIORSTUDIO • INNER-SUPERIORSTU.IN-SU

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    STUDIO INNER-SUPERIOR

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    STUDIO
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    INNER-SUPERIOR

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    Room code: STU.IN-SU

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • STUDIO SUPERIORSTUDIO • SUPERIORSTU.SU

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    STUDIO SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: STU.SU

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  • STUDIO DELUXE KING BEDSTUDIO • DELUXE KING BEDSTU.DX-KG

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    STUDIO DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: STU.DX-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel San Jose

9.4
Excellent
365 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
Shane
Loved the San Jose property. Conveniently located between restaurants and great shopping. Short walk down to Lady bird Lake was awesome. Jo’s coffee next door is a must.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
Michelle
We had a great stay the hotel is so charming and had all the amenities, I would recommend 💯
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Alicia
Hotel San José has a fun boutique feel and definitely captures an Austin vibe. The cottage-style layout, friendly staff, and small cocktail bar made for a great stay. The rooms are very simple. Bare concrete floors, minimal décor, and basic furnishings. It is utilitarian and comfortable but not luxurious. Be aware the pool is pretty but tiny.

The hotel is a perfect location if you are wanting to be in South Congress. South Congress is a trendy area for restaurants, coffee shops, and high-end retail shopping, and downtown is a short rideshare away. If you're looking for Austin's live music and eclectic arts scene, though, South Congress may not be your first choice, as it is much more upscale and retail-focused.

We would definitely stay at Hotel San Jose if we were to stay in South Congress.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Deanna
Zen Garden in the middle of SoCo. Staff is always friendly and attentive.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
jennifer
Booked it randomly. Very very pleasantly pleased. Great room, great vibe, comfortable bed, Great location on South Congress!
4/10
Poor
24 Jul 2026
William
What I didn't like was the room was very dark. No lamp to be able to sit and put makeup on. Atleast have a lamp on the table under the tv in order to look into my makeup mirror to put my makeup on.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Ken Bridge
We had a wonderful stay. The property felt incredible and Emma was fantastic.!!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Lisa
We were only able to stay one night, but I wish it could have been longer! The grounds were beautiful, the staff were friendly, and the pool area was cozy and relaxing. We had a great night!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Leah
I love the uniqueness of each room. The staff is amazing and I love the connection with Jo's Coffee! 100% will stay there again on future trips to Austin :)
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Blanca
Excellent stay!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Terri
Great hotel. Excellent location.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
angelia
Gorgeous
4/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
Jon
This hotel has a great location, but it far overpriced for what you get. There is nothing that justifies the price, and I would not stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Kevin
Just a perfect escape, isolating the world outside and allowing you to focus!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Perfect hotel in the heart of south congress. Small but lovely pool. Would stay here anytime I am in Austin
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Sam
Best team ever! So hospitable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Ellen
Great stay. Highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
Stuart
Beautiful grounds and wonderfully restored Motel in great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Aoibhinn
Everything was perfect
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
David
Amazing stay at the hotel San Jose - highly recommend. Great location, great rooms, awesome courtyard and drinks. Love it. Will be back.
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
Michael
Think it’s muddy in the rain
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Michelle
The perfect Austin stay. Great team, cool property & prime location. I’ll be back.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Carrie
Excellent location. Very charming grounds. Feels very intimate but easy to get to a variety of restaurants and stores. Would book again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Chris
Rooms are bungalow style.. cement floors and old blinds on the windows. Beds are comfortable and they have a nice patio area. Close to great coffee and breakfast spots.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Gabriella
Loved the vibe. Casual but upscale at the same time. Beautiful gardens
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Jessica
Prefect. What I loved more than anything was the check in being at 3pm and checkout at 12pm! Thought that was very cool.
What the hotel could do better is add citronella candles in every balcony and at the pool. Tons of mosquitoes everywhere.
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2026
George
Fun, unusual concept, great location, helpful, welcoming staff. My rim was Spartan, especially for the price. Amenities were minimal and disappointing. Overpriced
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
John
Excellent overall. Great location, unique with birds and nature all round. Each room is different in color, size, feel. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable about Austin, restaurants, museums...assistance in any way with hotel needs. There's even a real newspaper delivered every day!! Stay connected with news and the world!!
Two tiny comments. My room that was end has somewhat weak water pressure; I'm sure that can and will be fixed.
And, the coffee place next door, Jo's is funky and nice with great staff, but coffee is mediocre and oatmeal should be improved given high quality of hotel.
THANK YOU. GREAT PLACE. I'LL be back!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Martin
Awesome location, quiet, cool vibe
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Kaci
Excellent staff, great cocktails on the patio (in Cue market Saturday afternoon), great coffee in the morning. Love this location and stay here every time I come to Austin.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Zehra
Everything was good. It’s a beautiful hotel in a lively area. I will definitely stay there again if I am in Austin. The only problem for me was that they don’t have coffee machine in the room. They have free coffee in the lobby but I don’t want to get dressed and go to the lobby to get my coffee first thing in the morning. For a 4star place I would have expected to have a coffee machine in the room and I assumed they had it :( I should have read the amenities in detail:) also two of the bar staff were a bit rude. People working in hospitality need to be more friendly in my opinion. Other than those two the rest of the staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall it was a good stay.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
John Daniel
Bar was great, rooms are clean and cute and private - a city oasis
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Laurie
Our second time here - we love it! Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Rooms and property are so calming and beautiful. And location is fabulous.
Hope to be back again next year!
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2026
Jessica
Every hotel/bar staff member I encountered was super friendly and accommodating! The location of Hotel San Jose is FANTASTIC!!!!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2026
stan
Great location with very Austin like decor.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Lindsay
Awesome helpful staff, lovely body products, drinking water, super location. Gorgeous restaurant. I have always loved this hotel! Thank you!!!!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2026
John
Friendly staff! I do want to point out that you can hear some noise if your room window faces south congress.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2026
Michael
Cute place and amazing location
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Deanna
The staff is always so courteous. The room was clean and comfortable and morning complementary coffee from Jo’s in the garden, all so lovely.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
ALEXIS
Gorgeous, comfortable, perfect location, delicious, LOVE!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Anna
Rooms are great and location is very central and walkable!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2026
Wendy
Great location, friendly staff and the dining options are lovely.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2026
alan
Daily turndown very nice! Full size bathtub a bonus. Great coffee in lobby
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2026
Karen
A lovely place to stay the night. Clean, neat, friendly staff and near Jo's Coffee and many more restaurants and stores right on South Congress.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Glenn
Hotel is staff is nice, rooms are clean, and its in a great location. Request a room that’s not on the street otherwise you’ll hear the road. My only suggestion is that they get blackout curtains in the room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Michelle
Staff is so accommodating and nice. We loved our stay. Room was perfect and we felt right in the middle of the action.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Albert
Staff was extremely helpful!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
John
Staff were lovely. Bar and pool excellent.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Dec 2025
Elizabeth
Beautiful space! The room and property. The front room to the road is very loud. I tried to shower twice during our stay and there was no hot water. Like not even 2 minutes worth. That was disappointing. The location is great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Deanna
Room was spotless. Staff was courteous. What stood out- the grounds are gorgeous. They left water in a cute carafe and nuts on coffee table after cleaning. What didn’t stand out- hot water in shower only lasted 2 minutes or so. But that’s okay, gave me enough time to wash my body.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Stacey
Nice Boutique Hotel- Great Location- Parking Awesome. Courtyard and pool Area are Amazing!! Front Desk Personnel Extremely Helpful!! Booking Again in February for the Marathon.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
Tracy
The San Jose Hotel is in a convenient area of town, with free parking and stylish vintage decor. Staff are very welcoming, and the full bar with an outdoor poolside lounge is really nice for relaxing with a friend or group.There's also a cute outdoor coffee shop on the property, but I didn't have the opportunity to use it (closed the evening before Thanksgiving). Basic rooms are pretty small, but overall designed efficiently and fit the theme. Hotels with character are my preference over big corporate chains, and I'd stay here again when visiting Austin.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Andrew
Clean room, helpful staff and great vibe.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Brianna
Clean room, close to food and shops , wakable
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Rachel
Fun and beautiful little hotel.
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2025
Ted
The staff were friendly and helpful overall. Liked the text line, which made interactions with the hotel very easy. Disappointing food compared to what the hotel used to have. In particular, the lack of coffee maker in the room and limited healthy food options was disappointing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Leah
a secret garden in the heart of south congress. Loved the vibe and location.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Michael
Hotel San Jose is simply top notch with the best, most relaxing/peaceful vibes. The hotels meticulous curation speaks volumes for its care and detail. Clean rooms and terrific staff. Could not recommend more!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Kaci
I love this hotel and hated to leave a less than stellar review. It may
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Hsin-Lei
Pool
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
julia
We really enjoyed Hotel San Jose. The property is very retro with a cool vibe. It feels very secluded but is right in the middle of South Congress. There are tons of restaurants and shops with walking distance. There was plenty of on site parking without the valet hassle. We had a pool day and there was a bar service there. The let us bring our dog and even had a bed and food and water bowls waiting in the room for her! Would love to stay again!
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Jaya
very cute and roomy - loved it
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2025
Christy
Great location, nice property. Not the best when raining as it is all outside opening and gravel walkways
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2025
Katherine
Great location and a beautiful property.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Susan
Sounds silly to mention but if you have ever been to Austin or any big city parking is a beast. Not so at Hotel San Jose with its on site easy in parking lot. After parking the pivot door directing you to the cool vibe lobby sets the tone for your stay along with a cheerful personable perfectly off beat staff. Sheets are soft to touch, beds strike the perfect balance of firm and give and the high polished concrete floors are delightfully cool under foot on a hot texas summer day. Stay hack: be sure to arrive in time to enjoy happy hour on the courtyard. To nibble and Bev under gracious oaks with quiet hum of nearby parties chatting is a delightful way to start your visit or evening before heading out Congress street. Hotel San Jose is ideally located for those looking for the non tourist standard Austin experience. Zilker park and evening bat flights are nearby as well as great eats, dive bars and unexpected shopping. Hotel San Jose is my go to whenever I am in Austin.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Jeffrey
Excellent stay! The staff were friendly and attentive and the property is steps away from fantastic bars and restaurants and a quick walk down to the town lake hike and bike trail. Most importantly, I slept solidly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Gary
Nice, friendly staff and fellow guests.
Vibrant area with shopping, food and proximity to parks and other attractions.
Busy street but quiet rooms, pool lounge was great for evenings.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
David

Best place to stay in SOCO

very comfortable/relaxing vibe and all the amenities we needed. Wonderful pool and patio hang out area. perfect location for visiting Austin
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2025
Amy
Lovely and beautiful stay!
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Mary
Simple, stylish and excellent service and a great small pool.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2025
Kaci

perfect Austin vibes at Hotel San Jose

perfect Austin vibes at Hotel San Jose; the property has been around for decades and was originally a motor court but has been enclosed--we loved the historic yet modern feel. The location on South Congress had great walkability; they had great coffee available in the lobby and we enjoyed sitting around the small pool in the afternoon
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Verified traveler

Fresh

As beautifully manicured and friendly as ever. Cool, spotless room with exceptionally comfortable bed, pillows, amenities. Great location for work and fun.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Margaret

Charm on South Congress

San Jose feels very much the ethos of Austin yet a perfect escape all at once. Charming design details and a warm friendly staff.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
Brian
We have stayed at Hotel San Jose several times. Always a great stay and never disappoints.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Kevin
Really enjoyed the hotel and proximity to south congress
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2025
Jennifer

Will be back!

LOVED this hotel. Very cute and just a far step above your standard experience. Very comfortable bed and bedding, easy coffee and restaurants. Plenty of privacy and sweet spaces to do some work. Traveling alone and felt very comfortable here.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Oasis

Clean. Cool. Oasis in middle of crazy Austin.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2025
James
Great hotel in a great location. The only drawback is the noise from the road. It is VERY loud at night if you have a rooms near South Congress. The traffic noise kept us up.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Mary Lou

Stay here and enjoy Austin

This was our second stay at the Hotel San Jose. It’s a great place.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Helen
It's location is in the heart of South Congress. Great vibe and Austin feel.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2024
Jason

Nice hotel, but with flaws

Very nice hotel in the heart of old Austin. Located just south of the Colorado river and easy access to Ubers, scooter rentals. Next to great food and music venues. My two major issues with the hotel were, 1. the key to the room. The key is an old traditional metal type, the problem with that is the \"lost key\" fee was $150. It literally made the trip one notch higher with stress because you are so worried about losing the key while out on the town. It seems unnecessary to have that kind of stress over a room key. 2. Is the night security guard whom seems to be way to aggressive to guest. We were approached several times to not make noise, don[t hangout in the outdoor court yard to enjoy a cigar, we even when outside of the walls of the hotel and were promptly approached by the same security guard with an unnecessary aggressiveness. For the cost of the hotel, I should not be treated by the \"staff\" as if you are the street drunk. This brought another slight disappointment in the stay.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2024
Ted

Great stay! Recommended.

Everything was great! Our band played across the street & it was super handy. The only thing was due to a festival the parking lot was closed & we had to park down the street at the austin hotel. That was not super handy. Other than that it was great.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2024
Raghavendra
Lovely boutique hotel right in downtown!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Jason
Great location to quickly get to food, drinks, shopping, etc.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Garland

Wedding Party

Fun place to hangout while staying in Austin. Walking distance to lots of food and entertainment. Right across the street from the iconic Continental Club. Sweet courtyards with a Saturday brunch with live music as well as bar service daily. Breakfast is also available for room service only. Stayed three nights for a wedding and was treated like royalty. On site parking is available for a small fee.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Paulina
The hotel is beautiful and location is perfect.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2024
Cian
Pure tranquility in the city! My wife & I love everything about this place and stay here every time we’re in Austin. Beautiful, relaxed environment with amazing staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Erin
Absolutely beautiful property! Great location for walkable shopping and restaurants. The robes are great too!
Business
2/10
Poor
18 Sep 2024
john

Disgusting @ Hotel San Jose

Hotels.com offered at $43 credit for food, the hotel left us a bowl of popcorn, out of the bag and on a random side table. Disgusting. The hotel also stored their dirty linen outside of our room ALL DAY AND NIGHT.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Pamela
This hotel is located in a great area — walking distance from downtown, a lot of shops, restaurants, etc, so you won’t run out of things to do. The rooms were spotless, homey and spacious. There is also a pool and a bar w indoor/outdoor seating which was great. The staff were also absolutely accommodating and welcoming and just some of the nicest people. It’s a true reflection of the entire management of this hotel.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Darren
perfect spot!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Steven

Perfect Spot

Amazing oasis on south congress. Can’t wait to return.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Tom

Awesome trip to Austin

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Austin SoCo neighborhood. Very walkable to many great restaurants on South Congress, directly across from the Continental Club. Great patio and pool with wonderful cocktails. Visit Austin often and this was our best stay yet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Aimee

fun wknd getaway

Love this hotel and have stayed here multiple times! Location in Austin and hotel vibe is great, will be back !
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
Andrew
An Austin staple. Incredible staff and space. Always a pleaser to see you all! - Andrew
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
Natalie
Loved my stay! Felt quaint and cozy while being in the middle of a fun shopping and eating district.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Paul
A little oasis off the South Congress Road. An area with lots to see and do. The hotel is unlike any other. In a good way. Beautifully designed rooms scattered around leafy gravel paths and secluded pool. Hip and cool, relaxing and quietly upmarket. Def coming back.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Great Hotel - Great Location

The hotel was very nice, clean and great location. Great shopping and restaurants walkable from hotel. The staff was amazing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Jose
We love this place , the staff and the location
Small but very nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2024
Emily
This hotel is a classic and i love it! It was so fun to stay here after a few years and revisit the pleasant and relaxing accommodations.
Business_and_leisure Family

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Hotel San Jose
1316 South Congress Avenue, University Area, United States

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