East MLK Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.
Zilker Park
Paddle a canoe, hike along the extensive trails or unwind in the thermal springs of this idyllic park on the banks of a beautiful lake.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
South Congress Avenue
“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
Activities
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Axe Throwing Experience in Austin Texas
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Our pick of the best East MLK Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Room and amenities, staff, location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Cleanliness
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Staff were courteous. Room was spotless
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Very comfortable room!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East MLK
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.
Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
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.
