Old West Austin Travel Guide
Austin
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Popular places to visit
Pease Park
After visiting Pease Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Top hotels in Old West Austin
Omni Austin Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 18 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
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
Great service and clean hotel
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old West Austin
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
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 Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
