Northwest Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Hills
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 entertainment choices 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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
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 Northwest Hills Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
Great, close to 6th street and restaurants.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Clean, comfortable with a great breakfast included. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Everything was perfect!!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
The parking charge of $40 a night for an open lot is ridiculous which increased my nightly cost by 25%. Will be staying somewhere else next time.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
The room was fine but I think the breakfast could be better.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Aiden Austin City Hotel
The pillows and bed were soooooo comfortable I was very impressed . The free breakfast was good. The bar next door had great drink specials for top shelf liquor. The pool looked very clean . We would definitely stay here again . It was close to downtown and we took the back way to get through congress ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Hills
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 Lake Austin.
The Domain
Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Museum of Ice Cream – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
