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

Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.

Sixth Street
Texas State Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and a city

Texas State Capitol

A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.

Texas State Capitol
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
Lady Bird Lake which includes a lake or waterhole, a city and a skyscraper

Lady Bird Lake

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

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

Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$52
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade

AU$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Real Austin Tour

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

AU$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle

From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle

AU$103
per adult
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Lets bike!

Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

AU$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Sunset Skyline Kayak Tour

Sunset Skyline Kayak Tour

AU$82
per adult
Sunset Skyline Kayak Tour
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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$205 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$205
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (2,337 reviews)
Staff was so sweet & extremely helpful!

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

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$182 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$182
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (2,019 reviews)
Staff were nice, however, the check in is in a different hotel which is inconvenient.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX
The price is AU$364 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$364
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (1,953 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, good amenities and good location

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST Austin TX
The price is AU$207 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$207
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,341 reviews)
Really enjoyed my time at Citizen M. Checked in at 1am super fast and easy. My favorite feature was the tablet which controlled all the setting to the room very convenient and comfortable. Would absolutely stay again when in Austin!

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

citizenM Austin Downtown
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
211 E 3rd St Austin TX
The price is AU$272 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$272
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
I asked a cleaning women in the hall if she had any lotion, and she immediately found some, which I appreciated. I did not see what her name was. Check in and valet were very friendly.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

5 out of 5
600 West 2nd Street Austin TX
The price is AU$675 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$675
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
Design, ambience, and downtown location

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
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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

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