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.

Popular places to visit

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 great live music 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
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
Lady Bird Lake which includes a lake or waterhole, a city and a skyscraper

Lady Bird Lake

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Slicing through the centre of Austin is this oasis for watersports, hiking, biking and some plain old relaxing.

Lady Bird Lake
Rainey Street

Rainey Street

5/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Rainey Street

Activities

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
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
Delicious lunch at Salt Lick

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

AU$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
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
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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$371 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$371
19 Dec - 20 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! (1,929 reviews)
Very nice room, attentive staff, excellent amenties.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is AU$186 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$186
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! (2,221 reviews)
The hotel is nice and spacious had a wonderful experience with the staff courteous and helpful. I attended a concert at Bass Concert its walking distancewiil definitely book again

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
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$160 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$160
14 Dec - 15 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! (1,908 reviews)
Very decent hotel for price. Rooms were clean and comfy and the r breakfast was good. Thr pool and lounge areas were nice. My only complaints were the parking was not very transparent . It was expensive and a real pain because every time you left you had to pay with your phone before you could leave ...

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

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

Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown

3.5 out of 5
500 N Interstate 35 Austin TX
The price is AU$154 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$154
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,020 reviews)
TRULY amazing staff (especially Brenda!!!) and was so accommodating. Rooms were amazing and I 100% recommend!

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown
The LINE Austin

The LINE Austin

4 out of 5
111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin TX
The price is AU$359 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$359
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,059 reviews)
loved the hotel

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

The LINE Austin
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street Austin TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$375 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$375
27 Dec - 28 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,080 reviews)
Front desk staff friendly and accommodating. Jr. Suite was spacious and comfortable for our family of 4

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hotel Van Zandt
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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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