Southeast Austin

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Lady Bird Lake is named in honor of Lady Bird Johnson, the late former First Lady of the United States and a long-time resident of the Austin area. It provides a tremendous recreational resource for Austin, the state’s capitol, including hike and bike trails surrounding the shoreline as well as paddling, rowing, and fishing in the lake.

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Where to stay in Southeast Austin

East Riverside - Oltorf which includes landscape views and a small town or village

East Riverside - Oltorf

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

East Riverside - Oltorf
Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and a park

Franklin Park

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Check out the live music, restaurants, and shopping while spending some time in Franklin Park. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like McKinney Falls State Park or Austin Department of Veterans Affairs.

Franklin Park
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Montopolis

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Montopolis enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Colorado River is worth a stop.

Montopolis
McKinney Falls State Park which includes swimming and a lake or waterhole

McKinney

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

McKinney might not have many top sights, but McKinney Falls State Park and Austin Department of Veterans Affairs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

McKinney
Pleasant Valley showing a river or creek and landscape views

Pleasant Valley

If you're spending some time in Pleasant Valley, Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River are top sights worth seeing.

Pleasant Valley
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Elmhurst Heights

When in Elmhurst Heights, you can plan a visit to Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Elmhurst Heights
Ramada by Wyndham Austin South

Ramada by Wyndham Austin South

3.5 out of 5
4323 S Interstate Highway 35 Austin TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $116 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $116
CA $136 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (201 reviews)
The room I stayed in has extreme water damage to the bottom of the bathroom door to the point where the bottom had parts of the door falling off

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Austin South
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin

Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin

3.5 out of 5
3401 South I-35 Austin TX
The price is CA $127 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $127
CA $152 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,370 reviews)
I paid for a casita suite which I thought would’ve been better than a regular room. It was average not very clean. The water in the shower took forever to warm up. Our sink broke and the water would not stop running. We had to get then to just turn the water off to that sink. Luckily there was ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

2.5 out of 5
7900 E. Ben White Blvd Austin TX
The price is CA $148 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
CA $148
CA $173 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,350 reviews)
It was a great hotel.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful Condo in Austin! Minutes from Downtown!

Beautiful Condo in Austin! Minutes from Downtown!

Austin TX
Stay at this condo in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Host was nice, easy instructions and location is close to everything we needed. Would stay here again!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Beautiful Condo in Austin! Minutes from Downtown!
WeWelcome You to Austin Downtown Sleeps 10

WeWelcome You to Austin Downtown Sleeps 10

Austin TX
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

WeWelcome You to Austin Downtown Sleeps 10
Condo near downtown Austin, close to Town Lake!

Condo near downtown Austin, close to Town Lake!

Austin TX
Stay at this apartment in Austin. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress ...
Condo near downtown Austin, close to Town Lake!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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