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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Zilker
The Carpenter Hotel
Best hotel! Just stay here, you won’t regret it! Rooms are clean, modern, rad style, staff is amazing and friendly, love the food and coffee shop!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Loren Hotel Austin
Everything was great at the hotel, service, staff, amenities, nice spot as well.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
clean room friendly staff! shoutout sergio
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Clean. Good staff. Good service
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zilker
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.
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.
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.
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.
