Downtown Austin Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
When you visit Sixth Street, a popular shopping spot in Austin, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Lady Bird Lake
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lady Bird Lake and enjoy the cycling trails in Austin. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Texas State Capitol
After visiting Texas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Downtown Austin
Omni Austin Hotel
The room was very nice and the restaurant, bar, pool, and coffee shop were excellent.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Fairmont Austin
Check in was flawless. This hotel has a fragrance that is so memorable and I wish I could immerse myself in it. It’s not heavy, it’s clean and iconic. Diana greeted us at check in and she was simply amazing. I had booked a king size room with at random on accident that was ADA compliant. She offered ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Very poor experience at the Cambria. The upstairs restaurant was closed for private events both of the nights we were there. Worse, the music coming from the street/bars on the the pool side of the property was so loud at night that the window in my 12th floor room was shaking. I was not warned of ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
I liked the location. Walking distance to 6th Street and all the attractions. I loved my room, which was large and very clean. Very good buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The LINE Austin
Front desk staff was fine. The other staff within the hotel is lacking. The poolside bar staff was pretty rude. The guy argued with me about what I ordered … even when he turned out to be wrong he was still rude. Coffee shop staff also give off the air that they would rather pour coffee on you than ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Great location
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Austin
Congress Avenue Historic District
If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Waller Creek District
While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.
Rainey Street Historic District
The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.
East Cesar Chavez
While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
