Capitol District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Texas State Capitol which includes a statue or sculpture, a monument and a garden
Texas State Capitol featuring a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture
Capitol District
Texas State Capitol which includes a monument, skyline and a city
Texas State Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and a city

Popular places to visit

Texas State Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and a city

Texas State Capitol

A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.

Texas State Capitol
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
Zilker Park which includes skyline, a lake or waterhole and a park

Zilker Park

Paddle a canoe, hike along the extensive trails or unwind in the thermal springs of this idyllic park on the banks of a beautiful lake.

Zilker Park
Lake Austin

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.

Lake Austin

Activities

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

AU$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

AU$127
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

AU$68
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

AU$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

AU$195
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
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Our pick of the best Capitol District Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown

3 out of 5
300 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and ...
4.8/10 (2,047 reviews)
"Good cheap accommodations close to Capitol and 6th Street entertainment"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

3.5 out of 5
301 West 17th Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$289 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$289
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Easy valet parking"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol

4 out of 5
303 W 15th Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$330 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$330
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly!!!!!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$449 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$449
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,892 reviews)
"Great hotel! Conveniently located, our room was very nice and very clean and the staff was very helpful and always friendly. The area has great dining options and entertainment. We’ll definitely stay here again when we’re in Austin."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$287 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$287
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,124 reviews)
"The check in process was so easy and seamless"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$260 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$260
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,048 reviews)
"Nice big room and fantastic location for Moody Ampitheatre."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Capitol District

Downtown Austin which includes street scenes and an administrative building

Downtown Austin

4/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Austin
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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.

Waller Creek District
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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.

Congress Avenue Historic District
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Central East Austin

If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue are top sights worth seeing.

Central East Austin
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West Campus

While there might not be top attractions in West Campus, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sixth Street and University of Texas Tower.

West Campus
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

Clarksville

Capitol District Travel Guide

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