Chestnut Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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
A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.
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
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.
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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
Activities
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
Our pick of the best Chestnut Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
Great, close to 6th street and restaurants.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Clean, comfortable with a great breakfast included. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
The Cambria is a beautiful hotel, I was impressed from the moment I walked into my room! Breakfast was delicious, the location was also Amazing, as I was around the corner from Rainy St. Great Staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
The parking charge of $40 a night for an open lot is ridiculous which increased my nightly cost by 25%. Will be staying somewhere else next time.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Lights weren’t working, room was dirty, and they didn’t say anything about having to pay for parking until we got there. The dirtiest and sketchiest parking lot we’ve ever been in. There was a car that had a broken window and looked abandoned. This was by far the WORST motel I’ve stayed at and would ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Was nice
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chestnut
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Downtown Austin
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.
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.
