Waller Creek District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Waller Creek District
Photo by Linda Garrison
Photo by Linda Garrison
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Photo by Jason Kenagy
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Photo by LoriJean Reed
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Photo by Polly B

Popular places to visit

Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.

Sixth Street
Zilker Park which includes skyline, a lake or waterhole and a park

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.

Zilker Park
Lake Austin

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.

Lake Austin
South Congress featuring signage

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.

South Congress Avenue

Activities

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

AU$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

AU$127
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

AU$68
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

AU$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

AU$195
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
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Our pick of the best Waller Creek District Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
211 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$401 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$401
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin

4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$626 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$626
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,179 reviews)
Great experience
"It was beautiful! Will return!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Fairmont Austin
Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt

3.5 out of 5
506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$477 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$477
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"The hotel was an amazing experience. With it being a half block from 6th street this was an easy decision too book. This is two hotels in one. The Tommie and the Thompson. I stayed at the Tommie. I booked a city street view that over looked the pool and city below. The bed was very soft but a little ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt
Placemakr Downtown Austin

Placemakr Downtown Austin

4 out of 5
710 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews)
It was good.
"Staff was great. Layout of unit was cute, but a bit strange for me. Bed up in the loft, but you have to go down cold steel stairs to get to the bathroom. A TV and a ceiling fan would have been good in the loft. No soda/vending machines? Huge issue for me."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Placemakr Downtown Austin
Hilton Austin

Hilton Austin

4 out of 5
500 E 4th St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$407 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$407
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hilton Austin
Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
300 E 4th St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$399 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$399
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast, nice staff, parking a bit expensive but typical for this location downtown, the kitchen option was very useful. Only concern was the bedding was a bit old and stained. Sheets were fine, but the comforters in our room probably should have been replaced. We would stay again if in ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Waller Creek District

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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.

Congress Avenue Historic District
Downtown Austin which includes street scenes and an administrative building

Downtown Austin

4/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Austin
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Rainey Street Historic District

The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.

Rainey Street Historic District
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East Cesar Chavez

While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.

East Cesar Chavez
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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.

Central East Austin
South Congress featuring signage

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.

South River City

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