Franklin Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Franklin Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a park
Franklin Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a park
Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
Franklin Park featuring a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
Franklin Park featuring a lake or waterhole, forest scenes and a cascade

Franklin Park’s historically low rents have made this slice of industrial suburbia in Austin a cultural melting pot.

Situated in the far south-eastern corner of Austin and bordered by the highway, Franklin Park is an often overlooked district of the Texan capital. The family-friendly Franklin Neighbourhood Park has sports fields, playgrounds and barbecue areas. Just to the east is McKinney Falls State Park, for those who love rock hopping among waterfalls and hiking nature trails. In this district there is no nightlife to speak of, making Franklin Park ideal for those who love a good night’s sleep.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Franklin Park Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South

2.5 out of 5
4701 S I 35 Austin TX
The price is AU$110 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$110
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South
Ramada by Wyndham Austin South

Ramada by Wyndham Austin South

3 out of 5
4323 S Interstate Highway 35 Austin TX
The price is AU$112 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$112
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Austin South
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South

3 out of 5
1620 Teri Rd Austin TX
The price is AU$133 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$133
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (772 reviews)
clean room and good service

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is AU$203 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$203
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (2,383 reviews)
The breakfast wasnt fresh but gladly i was really hungry but overall it was a good place to stay

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST Austin TX
The price is AU$237 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$237
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (2,358 reviews)
Check in was super easy. The room was perfect. Loved the vibe. Would absolutely come stay again if in Austin. Super close to everything downtown. Easy to use the public transit system!! Room was clean, staff was helpful.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

citizenM Austin Downtown
Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

2.5 out of 5
7900 E. Ben White Blvd Austin TX
The price is AU$152 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$152
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Franklin Park

Austin showing signage

South Congress

4/5(10 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.

South Congress
East Riverside - Oltorf which includes landscape views and a small town or village

East Riverside - Oltorf

While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

East Riverside - Oltorf
I'm glad I was able to capture this shot of the place that now just means so much more! #Austin #Texas #Cityscape #Skyline #NightPhotography #Nikon #D3400

South River City

If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.

South River City
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
LEGO? This place is awesome.  Tour all the trails of this park and the river. Go swim in the springs. Watch out for snapping turtles! Just kidding... maybe.

Zilker

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.

Zilker
M.O.S.H - mobile office studio home. As best I can tell, three dudes drive this around the country while they figure out what to do with themselves.

Check them out at 7cees.org.

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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