Why Book with SXSW Housing & Travel?

The SXSW Housing & Travel team strives to assist in making your SXSW experience seamless. Our housing professionals are Austin locals who know the ins and outs of the city. Additionally, they have vast experience working at SXSW, and navigating large events, and large groups that come through Austin. Let us be your guide to finding you the best hotel accommodation for the 2020 SXSW Conference & Festivals from March 13-22!

The Austin Convention Center (ACC) is located in the heart of downtown Austin and serves as the Technology Partner and home base for SXSW.

Where Do I Want to Stay?

We understand that navigating the hotel environment in Austin during SXSW can be very daunting, this is why we are here to help! Our team of professionals is extremely well versed in assisting you to find accommodations that best fit your needs.

All of our partnered hotels are located within seven miles of the Austin Convention Center, and are in varying areas of Austin. No matter what area the city you’d like to experience, we’ve got an option for you.

What If I’m Traveling in a Large Group?

The SXSW Housing & Travel team is happy to assist your group or company in finding a hotel. We have long-standing relationships with our partnered hotels and are able to work with them to accommodate your group. The SXSW Housing & Travel team assists in facilitating the best rates and is able to help you make any special requests.

What Else Do I Need to Know?

Flexible Cancellation Policies
SXSW Housing & Travel does not charge a fee to book a hotel room and there are no hotel cancelation penalties until you are within 28 days of arrival. If you need to reduce your stay or cancel your reservation within 28 days of arrival SXSW assesses a $50 processing fee to the card on file. SXSW hotels also charge a cancelation penalty for cancelations within 7 or 14 days of arrival. If you cancel your reservation within that time frame, you are subject to a cancellation fee assessed by the hotel.

Best Rates & Hotels in Austin
SXSW has long-standing relationships with most of our partnered hotels. These relationships assist in negotiating the lowest contracted rates for SXSW. If you book your accommodation outside SXSW Housing & Travel, you are almost guaranteed to pay a considerably higher rate per night.

SXSW contracts with the top of the line hotel properties in the area. These property brands include the Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham. If you are a rewards member for any of these brands you can accrue points during your stay, however, rewards points cannot be used in lieu of payment for your stay.

Still Have Questions?

Email housing@sxsw.com or call 512-467-7979 from Monday–Friday between 10am–6pm CT and ask for Housing. Please note, email is the best way to get in touch with us and we typically respond within 24 business hours or less.

Join us for another exciting event March 13-22, 2020 in Austin, Texas!

Photo courtesy of South Congress Hotel