Hyde Park Travel Guide
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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 Hyde Park Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
Staff was great especially front desk Diane. Room was clean and amenities great. We had water whenever we asked! Hotel was very central and walking distance to many places we wanted to go too.
Reviewed on 28 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
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
Conveniently located to downtown
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Overall the property is dirty. The elevator feels like it will break any second. The staff with the exception of the breakfast staff were unresponsive. I asked the desk 3 times in 4 days to fix the light in the bathroom, it’s still dark in there. It needs a complete renovation and new staff. Stay ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hyde Park
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.
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.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lions Municipal Golf Course.
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.
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.
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.