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 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.
Texas State Capitol
After visiting Texas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Austin
Omni Austin Hotel
Great stay- staff was friendly and attentive. Valet guys were super nice as were the people at the front desk. I cam for a mom’s weekend for my son and it was everything I wanted. Thank you
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
clean room friendly staff! shoutout sergio
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Clean premises. Helpfull staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
There was practically nothing good about that hotel. There is nowhere to unload your car. Parking is $45 per night. Checking in is confusing as they’re merging with another hotel in the same building so there’s different entrances, elevators, keys, etc. it seems as though the only AC that works is ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
The room was clean, but very neglected. The curtains were broken, the bathroom light was not working, the small shelf above the toilet was about to fall off. The morning breakfast was sad. The coffee was brought in from Starbucks in "to go cartons" and was cold. There wasn't any hot water to add ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Austin
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.
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 Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.
