McKinley Heights 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 fascinating museums 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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in McKinley Heights
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Clean room and great restaurant staff!!!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
The staff were great but would not help with luggage. Considering I’m disabled and am not allowed to lift anything heavy they still would not help with luggage. Room was fine and clean however air conditioner extremely noisy and blew on us the whole night. Had to go to pharmacy to get meds for neck. ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
If you get a room facing 6th street area/ pub crawl area, be aware that you may not sleep until 2am due to loud music. If the hotel is sold out, you’re out of luck like in my case
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Front desk staff was excellent and very friendly, one key card we received didn’t work and the sliding door on the shower wouldn’t stay closed all the way without some help, other than that it was a good location that was within walking distance of most things
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Fairmont Austin
Customer Service was exceptional!!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Spacious, clean rooms. In walking distance to local bars and dining.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around McKinley Heights
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.
Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake 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.
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.
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
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.
