North Central Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

North Central Austin showing a bridge and forests
North Central Austin showing a bridge and forests
North Central Austin featuring a park and touring
North Central Austin featuring a garden
North Central Austin showing a park

This unofficial district caters to the students of the University of Texas and has plenty of dining and shopping options.

“North Central” isn’t even a thing, but that doesn’t stop the real estate agents from raving about its well-kept, tree-lined streets and “location, location, location”. NCA illustrates what gentrification can do to once humble neighbourhoods. The high-end shops in The Domain and Arbor Walk malls confirm that you’re in Austin’s high-tech boomtown. Grab a breakfast taco from a food truck then duck into the book and record shops along “The Drag” near the UT campus.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best North Central Austin Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Austin Central

Best Western Plus Austin Central

2.5 out of 5
919 East Koenig Lane Austin TX
The price is AU$139 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$139
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,073 reviews)
We’ve been sent good weather. The rooms are amazing.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Austin Central
Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area

Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area

3 out of 5
5660 N IH 35 Austin TX
The price is AU$158 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$158
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (524 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is AU$227 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$227
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,437 reviews)
Room and amenities, staff, location

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX
The price is AU$415 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$415
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,929 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST Austin TX
The price is AU$241 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$241
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,405 reviews)
Cleanliness

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

citizenM Austin Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 out of 5
805 Neches Street Austin TX
The price is AU$215 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$215
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,075 reviews)
Big rooms

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around North Central Austin

A truly undiscovered gem near central Austin. Quiet and pristine nature reserve with peacocks! Short walking trails that allow you to get away from city life and get rejuvenated. You can't help but admire nature's tranquility and let a little of it rub off on you.

Tarrytown

While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.

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The Domain

Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Museum of Ice Cream – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

The Domain
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Central East Austin

If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central East Austin
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
Congress Avenue Historic District showing signage

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
The Historic Driskill Hotel. Downtown Austin Texas

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.

Waller Creek District


North Central Austin Travel Guide

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