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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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

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

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
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: 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 (2,075 reviews)
"Staff was very kind and location was good and convenient. My biggest issue was the floors in the room were very dirty, especially in our bathroom. The bathroom looked like it had never been swept before"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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$332 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$332
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,022 reviews)
"Great location to stay at for the Longhorn game! Walkable to the stadium/UT campus and very safe. The staff is always very nice. Great drinks at the bar!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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$329 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$329
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! (1,012 reviews)
"yes"

Reviewed on 26 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$480 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$480
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (1,889 reviews)
"Great location. Clean."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$332 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$332
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (2,114 reviews)
"Very interesting, trendy hotel. Great value and location. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown

2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$125 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$125
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,589 reviews)
"It was clean"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
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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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