Downtown Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Austin which includes street scenes and an administrative building
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin

A business district by day and an entertainment hub by night, Downtown Austin never sleeps. The landmark Texas State Capitol overlooks it all.

With restaurants, shops, bars and museums all clustered together, exploring Downtown Austin is “as easy as pie”, as the saying goes in Texas. Food trucks sell Tex-Mex street food “as hot as a billy goat in a pepper patch” and the pulled pork at Stubb's Bar-B-Q is a hit. The Warehouse District attracts the weird and wonderful and the live music scene of Sixth Street never gets old. For something different, check out Rainey Street’s bungalow bars.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Austin Hotel Deals

Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$457 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$457
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! (1,878 reviews)
"Great location, a short walk to the Mothership"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$302 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$302
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! (2,147 reviews)
"This is probably one of my favorite stays ever. Such a clean hotel, the room is perfect - has everything you need and super clean. Lots of fun tech too. Everyone working there was super friendly. The pool is lovely and gets nice sunlight. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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$245 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$245
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! (2,083 reviews)
"Everything was great but no onsite parking available"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
The LINE Austin

The LINE Austin

4 out of 5
111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$383 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$383
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,042 reviews)
"Excellent service | Well-stocked mini-bar | Pleasant staff | Great dining options"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The LINE Austin
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$641 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$641
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel Van Zandt
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
211 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$355 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$355
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,255 reviews)
"Clean big room"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Austin

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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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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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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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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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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
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Bouldin Creek

While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Bouldin Creek


Downtown Austin Travel Guide

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