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
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
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
Staff were nice, however, the check in is in a different hotel which is inconvenient.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood hotel is nice. Go Longhorns!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Clean, comfortable, good amenities and good location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
really nice stay
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Really enjoyed my time at Citizen M. Checked in at 1am super fast and easy. My favorite feature was the tablet which controlled all the setting to the room very convenient and comfortable. Would absolutely stay again when in Austin!
Reviewed on 10 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, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue 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.
