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

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

4/5(18 reviews)

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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene 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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

AU$199
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours

AU$110
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

AU$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Real Austin Tour

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

AU$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
The Depths

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin

AU$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown 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

2 out of 5
300 E 11th St Austin TX
The price is AU$102 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$102
25 Dec - 26 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
4.8/10 (2,117 reviews)
The room was clean, location was great, the staff was prompt but not especially welcoming. Breakfast was too busy, no fault of the hotels, and the other guests left things rather poorly. Staff was quick to clean up though.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
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$129 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$129
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Our room was huge! Isabella was awesome!

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 out of 5
805 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is AU$143 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$143
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,918 reviews)
Celan room and awesome staff

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is AU$183 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$183
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,240 reviews)
everything was great as usual, I love staying here

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX
The price is AU$414 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
AU$414
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,926 reviews)
Sheets were not clean

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX

Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX

2.5 out of 5
11603 Jollyville Rd Austin TX
The price is AU$120 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$120
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
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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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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.

Rainey Street Historic District
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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.

East Cesar Chavez

Capitol District Travel Guide

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