Downtown Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Austin
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$416 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$416
7 May - 8 May
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! (1,963 reviews)
Everything by was great but it didn’t seem like my room had ventilation and it felt quite damp with a mildew smell. The staff were amazing and I really appreciated the late checkout.

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

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$261 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$261
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,603 reviews)
Everything was really great! The staff was pleasant, and thanks to Hanes’s upgrades, we stayed in a suite instead of a standard room. As always, Hyatt had everything you need for a comfortable stay. The breakfasts were tasty too 😊

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave Austin TX
The price is AU$240 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$240
10 May - 11 May
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,026 reviews)
Was comfortable stay. Good hospitality!

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown

2 out of 5
300 E 11th St Austin TX
The price is AU$87 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$87
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
4.8/10 (2,167 reviews)
Good air conditioning, older place but within walking distance of the capital. Parking is not included with your room.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin

4 out of 5
101 Red River St Austin TX
The price is AU$460 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$460
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,328 reviews)
Amazing! The staff makes everything seamless and cozy and wonderful

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Fairmont Austin
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$211 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$211
11 May - 12 May
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! (2,174 reviews)
Very overpriced for this hotel

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
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

Congress Avenue Historic District

Congress Avenue Historic District

If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Congress Avenue Historic District
Waller Creek District

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, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central East Austin
Austin, Texas- Panoramic cityscape and Colorado River against the sunset sky

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
Vibrant Austin Texas city panoramic skyline, and modern buildings reflections on the rainwater over the Congress Avenue Bridge Road over the Lady Bird Lake in Colorado River

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


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