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 great live music 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.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Old West Austin Hotel Deals
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
It was great! Construction sucked, but the area felt safe and secure
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
All great
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
The staff was amazing,
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
citizenM Austin Downtown
Room was very clean, loved the high-tech functionality of the room. Room was on the small side made it a little difficult maneuvering but we managed. Only drawback pool closed every night by 8:30. Would’ve liked to be able to sit at the pool more in the evening.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The LINE Austin
Clean and pretty property! The pool and upstairs bar are great!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown
The staff were friendly and helpful. We came into town for a concert. It was very close by and we felt safe.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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.
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, George Washington Carver Museum 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 Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.
Westlake Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Westlake Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Mount Bonnell.
