Zilker Travel Guide
Austin
Popular places to visit
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum during your trip to Austin. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
You can do some window-shopping at Sixth Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the area's lively bars 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.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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 Zilker
The Loren Hotel Austin
The room was spacious, clean, and extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Room was clean, big, and even has a microwave. Nothing bad to say, the staff was nice, breakfast was great (clean too). Very comfortable stay. I did not hear anything from next door meaning the sound insulation pretty good too. I actually just stayed another hotel in Austin one month ago, and I would ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Housekeeping knocked on soor an hour before checkout, next time need the sign
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood hotel is nice. Go Longhorns!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
The room was spacious and clean. The staff was very friendly! Along with a great location. We would stay here again for sure!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
really nice stay
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zilker
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
South River City
If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
South Congress
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.
Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.
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.
