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$393 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$393
25 Apr - 26 Apr
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! (1,967 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
Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin

4 out of 5
101 Red River St Austin TX
The price is AU$487 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$487
23 Apr - 24 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! (2,332 reviews)
Upgraded to a Gold room, amazing views, turn down service was great, all staff were friendly, Gold Lounge had plenty of good food/drink options well worth it.

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Fairmont Austin
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave Austin TX
The price is AU$255 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$255
21 May - 22 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! (2,031 reviews)
The property was nice. It’s sad that you have to pay $57 a day to park at the hotel that you pay $265 a night to stay at. Do better please.

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$241
19 May - 20 May
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! (2,611 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

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$435 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$435
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
Room was nice and clean, enjoyed the fitness center just no music. Cafes were yummy

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

The LINE Austin
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin

Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin

4 out of 5
721 CONGRESS AVE Austin TX
The price is AU$270 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$270
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (855 reviews)
Small room but very thoughtfully designed and nice quality

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
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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