Old West Austin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old West Austin
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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
Activities
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin
Our pick of the best Old West Austin Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Staff was so sweet & extremely helpful!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Housekeeping knocked on soor an hour before checkout, next time need the sign
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood hotel is nice. Go Longhorns!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Room was great and staff are always friendly. Really enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
Parking was easy. Rooms are very clean. Beds are comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Comfortable bed Clean room Very small room though And no coffee in room
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old West Austin
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.
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.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, Franklin Barbecue and UFCU Disch-Falk Field are top sights worth seeing.
Waller Creek District
While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Esther's Follies and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.
