Hotels near the Austin Convention Center, Austin

The hotels closest to the Austin Convention Center in Austin, with approximate walking times, the events coming up there and a link to compare prices for your dates.

SXSW is spread across downtown, with the convention center as its hub. Book early: rooms near the center sell out months ahead.

Walking times are approximate and depend on where you start inside each resort.

Fairmont Austin

📍 roughly 3–5 min walk, via the skybridge

Large hotel connected to the convention center, with views over Lady Bird Lake.

Close to: SXSW 2027

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Coming up at the Austin Convention Center

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Questions and answers

What is the closest hotel to the Austin Convention Center?

Hilton Austin (roughly 2 min walk).

Can I walk to the Austin Convention Center from downtown?

SXSW is spread across downtown, with the convention center as its hub. Book early: rooms near the center sell out months ahead.

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