Downtown Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Austin which includes street scenes and an administrative building
Downtown Austin which includes street scenes and an administrative building
Downtown Austin showing night scenes, landscape views and a city
Downtown Austin which includes a city
Downtown Austin showing street scenes, a sunset and a city

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

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is AU$251 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$251
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (2,498 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX
The price is AU$416 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$416
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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! (1,920 reviews)
Rooms are always great and the staff is top notch. Very accommodating

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Omni Austin Hotel
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$86 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$86
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 (2,126 reviews)
All of the above.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave Austin TX
The price is AU$279 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$279
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (1,926 reviews)
Great location! We were able to walk anywhere in popular locations of Austin

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST Austin TX
The price is AU$270 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$270
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,438 reviews)
Clean and beautiful hotel

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

citizenM 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$227 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$227
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,106 reviews)
Already did

Reviewed on 28 Feb 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.

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Austin

Congress Avenue Historic District showing signage

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
The Historic Driskill Hotel. Downtown Austin Texas

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
Austin, Texas

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
Downtown Austin from the East at Sunset: 180 Degree Aerial Panorama

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
Downtown Austin

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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