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 lively festivals 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Activities
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
Our pick of the best East MLK Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
Beautiful hotel great location and staff
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Clean rooms, great location and staff
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Attentive staff, clean rooms, hot breakfast. We were not too fond of the LOW toilet.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
The hotel was great. Parking is valet and they charge
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
Very convenient to the Moody Center.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
First off, all of the employees were great and tried their best; they are just in a sucky situation. Check that your room is properly clean as soon as you get there. The condition of the room and the building was terrible. The bathroom light was out, and the toilet was clogged when we arrived. Maintenance ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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.
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.
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.
