Tucked in a stylishly revamped 1930s motor lodge, Hotel San Jose boasts minimalist chic rooms, a lively courtyard bar, and a perfect Austin vibe.
"The michelada at this South Congress hotel omits Clamato but is balanced and spicy, offering salt or Tajín for the rim. After ordering inside, find a spot on the hotel’s large patio to enjoy your miche poolside. The hotel, which hosts monthly music events on the first Thursday of each month, welcomes walk-ins." - Reese Oxner
"Hosts the South by San Jose festival featuring local and national bands in conjunction with Jo’s Coffee." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A sophisticated, Texas-meets-Japan minimalist design hotel with a secret garden and patio, hosting the South by San Jose festival." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Hotel San Jose is a bungalow-style hotel located in the heart of South Congress with 40 minimalistic rooms. Dog friendly!" - A Taste of Koko
"You almost can't even see Hotel San José, what with the mature ivy climbing all over the brick walls of the Spanish tile-roofed bungalow hotel. But it's certainly there: Bunkhouse hotelier Liz Lambert is credited with revitalizing South Congress Avenue with this hotel (and iconic next-door coffee house, Jo's). With free courtyard concerts and a legendary SXSW event, the hotel has become synonymous with Austin's music scene. Guests of all ages check in to submerge themselves in all that South Congress has to offer, from vintage shopping to live music and eclectic dining." - Mandy Ellis, Allison Bagley