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 fascinating museums 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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Lake Austin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Austin during your travels in Austin. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best East MLK Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
The staff went above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service. I would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Breakfast was nice!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Code Hotel
Valet parking was convenient with friendly and helpful employees. Did not need the use of the laundry. The property was in a good location. Everything in the unit was updated. Just some minor electrical glitches would need to be addressed otherwise an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Very nice hotel for the downtown Austin area. Reasonably priced with all the amenities needed for a business trip!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
We were there for two nights and had two rooms and neither room was ever cleaned because the maid came at 8:30AM before we were ready to leave, and they never came back. Disappointing.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Fairmont Austin
Great hotel
Reviewed on 8 May 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.
