Sweetbriar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sweetbriar
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 fascinating museums 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 entertainment choices and great live music 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.
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
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Sweetbriar Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
"Loveeed everything about the stay! Very clean, loved the pool! Customer service top tier!! Celebrated my husband’s 40th and they upgraded our room to a suite!!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Todo bien"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"The staff were friendly and check out went smoothly. Our room was clean and cozy with comfy beds. Great for a quick, two day stay!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"It is a great hotel - very quiet and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the area."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
"The breakfast was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only complaints I have were the bed pillows and the towels. The bed pillows seemed old and the towels were not soft at all. Overall it was a good experience"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
"Good quality to value ratio hotel for downtown/ Rainey Street area of Austin. Can be a little noisy due to the Rainey Street bars / restaurants. However, during the week, the music finishes around 12am. Also, if you get a high floor it will be quieter. Highly recommended. I would stay again if I ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sweetbriar
South Congress
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
South River City
If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
