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 lively festivals 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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
South Congress Avenue
“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.
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.
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.
Activities
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Our pick of the best Chestnut Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Everything was great
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Check in was super easy. The room was perfect. Loved the vibe. Would absolutely come stay again if in Austin. Super close to everything downtown. Easy to use the public transit system!! Room was clean, staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX
Quality stay for the price
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Thompson Austin, by Hyatt
Excellent service and beautiful hotel. We will be back again
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Friendly service
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
