Gateway 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music and entertainment choices 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.
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.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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
Boat Shuttle to Ski Shores - Scenic Water Taxi Tour
Our pick of the best Gateway Hotel Deals
Sonesta ES Suites Austin The Domain Area
Everything was great minus the elevator being broken. The laundry facilities also didn’t work as needed clothes were soaking wet after wash & dryer took a few times do fully dry clothes.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Austin The Domain Area
The reception area is small and less welcoming for the size of the hotel. The doors are not automatic. The air perfume used in general inside the property and inside the room are strong. I would consider a less stronger product
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great time.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Great staff and they workit out great.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Fairmont Austin
There's a few things you have to be careful about not getting charged for, like some of the provided items in the hotel room (mostly food items) and you have to request a fridge but they brought us one really quickly. The front desk staff, specifically a lady named Sarah was very lovely. I would ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Convenient location, clean rooms and professional and pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway
The Domain
You'll love the great live music in The Domain, and you might want to stick around to check out Domain Northside, a top place to visit.
North Central Austin
Consider a visit to Highland Village Shopping Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in North Central Austin. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Crestview Station or Highland Station.
Three Points
While you're in Three Points, take in top sights like Austin's Park and jump on the metro at Howard Station to see more of the city.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like Lions Municipal Golf Course and Lake Austin.
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.
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.
