Central Austin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Austin
Where to stay in Central Austin
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.
Congress Avenue Historic District
If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Sixth Street and Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Capitol District
If you're spending some time in Capitol District, Texas State Capitol and Capitol Visitors Center are top sights worth seeing.
Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.
Omni Austin Hotel
Very nice room, attentive staff, excellent amenties.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Great. I stay here every year for AFF
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
The room and service were amazing, great location, a few blocks from 6th Street.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Placemakr Downtown Austin
Having a kitchen to cook was amazing. The staff is really helpful. The pool is only 3' deep so it has limited uses. It is an apartment, so kind of what we expected in terms of hearing neighbors above us. Our unit faced the interior courtyard, which was nice that we didn't hear any street noise. The ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Austin Condo Hotel
Clean quiet place
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Kasa at The Waller Austin
I recently stayed at Kasa The Waller in Austin and had an absolutely great experience overall. The standout feature was the polite and helpful staff—they were responsive via messenger and went out of their way to assist with any questions I had, making the whole process smooth. A small heads-up beforehand ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Texas State Capitol
After visiting Texas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Rainey Street
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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.
Paramount Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Paramount Theatre on your trip to Austin. Discover the great live music in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
- Austin Convention Center
- Texas State Capitol
- Moody Center
- Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
- Moody Theater
- Rainey Street
- Paramount Theatre
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Governor's Mansion
- Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
- St. David's Medical Center
- West Sixth Street
- Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
- Austin City Hall
- Austin Central Library
- Frank Erwin Center
- Mike A. Myers Stadium
- Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
