River Pointe Travel Guide
Austin
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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 entertainment choices 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 top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Zilker Park
After visiting Zilker Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Lake Austin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Austin during your travels in Austin. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
South Congress Avenue
During your trip to Austin, you can search for that perfect souvenir at South Congress Avenue. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in River Pointe
Omni Austin Hotel
The staff was great. It was the marathon weekend, so it was pretty crowded, but the service was exceptional. Room was very nice and the rooftop pool another perk.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Clean. Kind staff. Great free breakfast. Great location- you save a good amount of money for walking a few blocks
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Rooms are smaaaall, as economy cruise ship small. Beds are hard. No top sheets. No wash cloths in the room. I requested to change rooms… not possible. I requested to cancel my additional 2 nights and they had no problem with that. “Weird” approach to customer service
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
While the hotel was beautiful, the AC in our room was broke. It was almost 80 degree. We reported it quickly after checking in. A technician came and looked at it. Many hours later it still did not work. We requested to change rooms and were told they were full. We requested fans and were ignored. ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
No staff works in the holiday Inn, you have to go to the hotel indigo for help. Called one night because i couldn't get a hold of the Urban Pour to order food. No one answered at either desk, so we never ate dinner that night. We were pretty disappointed, because i was running the half marathon the ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
Worst Doubletree I have ever stayed at. 1. Charged for everything including breakfast and parking both of which is ridiculous. 2. Door to the room didn’t work. I had to slam it with my shoulder every time to open it #329 3. TV kept freezing up literally every 30 seconds Parking was a hassle as their ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Pointe
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Hippie Hollow and Lake Travis are top sights worth seeing.
Hudson Bend
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Hudson Bend. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Travis or Lake Austin.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
North Central Austin
Consider a visit to Highland Village Shopping Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in North Central Austin. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Crestview Station or Highland Station.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
The Domain
Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Museum of Ice Cream – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.
