Additionally, we all have vast experience working at SXSW, and navigating large events that come through Austin. Let us be your guide to finding you the best hotel accommodation for SXSW 2025 from March 7–15.

Registration and hotel booking both open on August 6 for the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals. While you get ready to secure the best rates at the lowest rate of the season, be sure to review SXSW Housing FAQs.

SXSW Housing Tips

Where will you stay?

We understand that navigating the hotel environment in Austin during SXSW can be very daunting. Our team of professionals is extremely well versed in assisting you to find an accommodation that’s the best fit.

All of our partnered hotels are located within a few miles of the Austin Convention Center in varying areas of the city. No matter what part of Austin you'd like to experience, we’ve got an option for you. To get an idea of the area of Austin that appeals to you the most, check out our SXSW Hotel Map. From there, our housing professionals can assist you in choosing the hotel that’s best for you. Each hotel offers unique rooms and amenities to fit your needs. Be sure to check the availability of each hotel leading up to the event.

Are you traveling in a large group?

The SXSW Housing & Travel team can 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 will provide a liaison should you need to make any special requests.

Other Need-To-Knows

Flexible Cancellation Policies

SXSW Housing & Travel does not charge a fee to book a hotel room – there are no hotel penalties to change or cancel your reservation until you are within 28 days of arrival. Should you need to reduce your stay or cancel your reservation within 28 days of arrival, SXSW will assess a $50 processing fee to the card on file. Keep in mind, SXSW hotels have either a 7 or 14 day cancellation policy. If you were to cancel your hotel reservation within that time frame, you could be subject to a cancellation fee assessed by the hotel as well.

Best Rates & Hotels in Austin

The SXSW Housing & Travel team helps provide the lowest contracted rates for your SXSW stay. Should you book your accommodation outside SXSW Housing & Travel, you are almost guaranteed to pay a considerably higher rate per night. Additionally, SXSW contracts with the top hotel properties in the area. These properties include the brands of Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Starwood, 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.

How to Book

There are two ways to book a hotel, from your SXSW Shopping Cart or your SXSW Social account.

If you used the SXSW Shopping Cart to purchase your SX registration you will sign in to the same shopping cart and click Request Hotel for each registration that requires accommodations. If you did not use a shopping cart to register for SXSW, you will use your SXSW Social Account to book your hotel. In addition, housing booking links will now be in your registration confirmation email.

Head over to the Hotel Availability page for more information and detailed steps!

Hotel Availability

Still Have Questions?

Visit the Housing FAQ for more information.

Email housing@sxsw.com, or call 512-467-7979 between 10am–6pm CT, Monday through Friday, and ask for Housing. Please note, email is the best way to get in contact with us in our busier months leading up to SXSW.

Still Need to Register?

SXSW is an essential destination for global professionals and creatives. The annual March event features Conference sessions, Film & TV Festival screenings, Music Festival showcases, Comedy Festival sets, world-class Exhibitions, and much more. Get ready for another exciting event March 8-16, 2024 in Austin, TX!

Your SXSW adventure begins when you've secured your badge. Register early to save off the March walk-up rate and secure the best available hotel selections. Take our handy Badge Quiz and select the Conference Tracks & Festivals that most interest you to discover which badge and arrival date best fits your needs.

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KUTX presented Rock the Shores, a family-friendly afternoon with a diverse lineup. Local heroes SaulPaul and Parker Woodland energized the crowd with their rockin' stage presence, while the Waco Brothers brought their alt-country legend status to the stage. Adding an international flair, Taiwanese duo The Dinosaur’s Skin captivated with their dinosaur-themed performances.

Read on to discover more about these talented artists and catch a glimpse of the SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake that took place in March 2024.

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“I think in this era, technology is bringing creatives closer together and I think it’s breaking down walls. And hopefully in the future, we’ll have a more connected global conversation of creatives and music and artists. You can see and hear how different genres are influencing one another. Hip hop is in every genre now…” – Tunji Balogun

Chuck D, known for his groundbreaking work, shared insights into the essence of hip-hop and the pivotal role of talent evaluation in shaping its landscape. He emphasized the need for a strong ecosystem surrounding the artistry, similar to what exists in sports, where individuals outside the game contribute significantly to its strength. Chuck D emphasized, "What hip-hop needs and what the Def Jams need is like a whole bunch of people that are able to evaluate the talent... In music, we need a lot of people that’s outside of the artistry who are favored to sell the game."

Lady London, an artist under Def Jam Recordings, provided a glimpse into her multifaceted approach to her career. Beyond her role as a rapper, Lady London envisions herself as a brand, embracing various facets of creativity and entrepreneurship. Reflecting on her journey, she shared, "...as I began to cultivate not only my career but the foresight I have for myself in the next ten to twenty years, I was like, I would love to be a brand. Beyond my own artistry, brands are forever… I’m not one dimensional, I’m not just a rapper… I’m all of these things that make up Lady London."

The full Featured Session, "Def Jam Renewed: The Hip-Hop Legend’s Next 40 Years," is available on YouTube. Join the dialogue on the past, present, and future of Def Jam Recordings and gain a deeper appreciation for the visionaries driving its legacy forward.

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Before the tunes filled the air, SXSW Conference played host to the panel discussion titled The Evolution of a Genre: Is the US Still the Home of R&B? Led by industry professionals such as Ashley Asomani (DJ Ace), David Cox, Tom Jones, and R&B artist Bellah, the session dived deep into the genre's journey and its current global resonance.

The stage was set for an unforgettable evening as DJ Ace, a renowned figure in the UK R&B scene, hosted the event, while artists like Äyanna, Kali Claire, JADA, and more treated the crowd to a flow of soulful performances, showcasing the diversity of contemporary R&B.

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To explore this question, the Music & Tech track at the conference hosted Featured Session Creating an Equitable Future for Artists in Streaming, featuring speakers TOKiMONSTA and Just Blaze. These industry veterans addressed the disparities in the current streaming landscape and envisioned a more equitable future for artists.

TOKiMONSTA, renowned producer and Co-Founder of the innovative music streaming platform, Sonu, highlighted a stark reality: "What we’re seeing now is that through music streaming, current major music streaming platforms, that 70% of the revenue from these platforms are going back into the companies and not distributed to the artists." This imbalance highlights the urgency for reform within the industry.

"...connection is probably the most valuable form of currency we have in this business is build that connection. When you have that connection with your audience, they’ll always find ways to support you." – Just Blaze

To fully dive into the discourse, watch the entire Featured Session, Creating an Equitable Future for Artists in Streaming linked below and join the conversation to embark on a journey toward a more inclusive and artist-centric streaming ecosystem.

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The session featured insights and perspectives from Dana Droppo, Chief Brand Officer of Billboard; Bobby LaNea and Folayan of Flyana Boss; and Raj Will, Sound Artist for Beyond Average Sound and music educator. Each panelist brought unique experiences and expertise to the table, enriching the conversation with actionable insights and inspiring anecdotes.

Raj Will emphasized the importance of mentorship and education in empowering young creators. "It’s our job to show students how to be a CEO... instilling in them the character, the education and opportunities to have a seat at the table. So there’s a lot of characteristic things that we teach in the classroom... giving them real hands-on experience."

Bobby LaNea shared a powerful message of authenticity and success. "You don’t have to compromise your artistic integrity or who you are as a human being for the sake of success. You can be exactly who you are and still be successful."

Dana Droppo brought attention to the evolving values of the younger generation. "I think it is really inspiring to see this young generation say, 'Look, we're not going to spend our time or our money with a brand that does not represent our same values.'"

The session provided a platform for open dialogue in advancing equity in the music industry, as well as the work that still lies ahead. By centering the voices and experiences of underrepresented youth, the panelists underscored the importance of inclusive practices and equitable opportunities for all creators.

Jump into this conversation on the music industry featuring the experienced panel and watch the full Featured Session, Music Industry Remix: Equity for Next-Gen Creators, below. Also, check out the photo gallery featuring the music duo and besties, Flyana Boss, performing at the SXSW Music Festival!

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The pair joined forces with Panasonic, transforming Central Presbyterian Church into a visual haven for captivating ambient compositions, with performances by Houndstooth artists JFDR and Hinako Omori. German electronic futurist Moritz Simon Geist, performed his newest work, Don’t Look at Me, utilizing a self-built sine-wave producing machine. Each set was accompanied by mesmerizing visuals from Montreal’s Jason Voltaire.

Dive deeper to uncover more about the Showcasing Artists deserving of a spot in your playlist from the MUTEK x Houndstooth SXSW Official Showcase!

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Documentary World Premiere

With a legacy spanning 25 years and a discography boasting 10 studio albums and 7 soundtracks, Mogwai has carved out a unique niche in the music industry. Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound traces the band’s journey, from their beginnings in the 1990s to the recording of their most recent album, As The Love Continues, which scored the band their first UK Album Charts Number 1 and their first Billboard US Album Sales Chart Top 10.

Music Showcase

Alongside the screening of the documentary at the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the band took the stage and put on a show for the SX audience.

SXSW Studio

During their SXSW adventures, director Antony Crook and Mogwai members Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison, and Martin Bulloch took center stage in the SXSW Studio for a candid conversation with host JuJu Green (@StrawHatGoofy).

StrawHatGoofy

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On the evening of March 11, Elysium on Red River Street hosted passionate live performances from leading artists in Tokyo's live house scene. Peelander-Yellow, HALLEY, Chiaki Mayumura, CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE, Tokyo Syoki Syodo, and BackDrop Cinderella graced the SX stage. Read on to discover more about these artists and catch a glimpse of the Official SXSW Showcase that happened in March.

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Heard throughout the halls of the Austin Convention Center from Ballroom A, performances by Marcelo D2, Viji, OH HE DEAD, Shannon & The Clams and many more were seen rocking the SX Stage. To help curate the lineups and broadcast the performances live, we had this year’s partners KEXP's El Sonido, 88.5 KCSN The SoCal Sound, and NPR Live Session Stations.

From March 13-15, we had 16 Showcasing Artists from near and far provide tunes in an intimate setting. Now, you can watch the Radio Day Stage performances from the comfort of your own screen on our YouTube Playlist. Additionally, scroll through 2024 moments captured on camera of the Radio Day Stage.

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Documentary World Premiere

Kicking off their SXSW journey was the World Premiere of the documentary feature This is a Film About The Black Keys at the SXSW Film & TV Festival. Delving into the band's early years, this documentary offers fans an intimate glimpse into their story. Directed by Jeff Dupre, the film masterfully weaves together footage and photographs, underscored by 48 of The Black Keys' iconic songs, painting a vivid portrait of their rise to fame.

Conference Keynote

Carney and Auerbach took center stage at the SXSW Conference for a Keynote session. Opening with a performance by the talented sixteen-year-old Pedal Steel Noah, the duo engaged in a conversation with Rolling Stone’s Senior Writer, Angie Martoccio. From their humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio, to headlining Coachella, the Keynote delved into the trials and triumphs of their career, which has spanned over 20 years.

Music Showcases

Closing out their three-part SXSW experience with a bang, The Black Keys performed on two stages at the SXSW Music Festival. Their sets at Mowhawk and Stubb’s, presented by Auerbach’s music label Easy Eye Sound, were nothing short of spectacular. From tracks off their 2021 album Delta Kream to crowd favorites, the duo rocked the house alongside other talented Showcasing Artists like Hermanos Gutiérrez, Robert Finley, Shannon & The Clams, Moonrisers, and more.

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