Downtown Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Austin which includes street scenes and an administrative building
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin
A business district by day and an entertainment hub by night, Downtown Austin never sleeps. The landmark Texas State Capitol overlooks it all.

With restaurants, shops, bars and museums all clustered together, exploring Downtown Austin is “as easy as pie”, as the saying goes in Texas. Food trucks sell Tex-Mex street food “as hot as a billy goat in a pepper patch” and the pulled pork at Stubb's Bar-B-Q is a hit. The Warehouse District attracts the weird and wonderful and the live music scene of Sixth Street never gets old. For something different, check out Rainey Street’s bungalow bars.

Popular places to visit

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

5/5(2 reviews)

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

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

4/5(18 reviews)

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

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

4.5/5(5 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Austin Convention Center, a top convention centre in Austin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
Texas State Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and a city

Texas State Capitol

4.5/5(16 reviews)

A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.

Texas State Capitol
Lady Bird Lake which includes a lake or waterhole, a city and a skyscraper

Lady Bird Lake

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Slicing through the centre of Austin is this oasis for watersports, hiking, biking and some plain old relaxing.

Lady Bird Lake
Rainey Street

Rainey Street

5/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this vibrant area.

Rainey Street

Activities

Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$74
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

AU$55
per adult
Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

AU$204
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

AU$44
per adult
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin

Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin

AU$150
per adult
Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin
Austin Bar Hunt: Raging on Rainey

Austin Bar Hunt: Raging on Rainey

AU$19
per adult
Austin Bar Hunt: Raging on Rainey
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Our pick of the best Downtown Austin Hotel Deals

Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$366 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$366
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,959 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great staff. Walkable to everything in downtown Austin. Good vibes/food. Live music every night! Great rooftop bar! Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Fairmont Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$302 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews)
"The stay was nice, the room was clean and the vibe was cute."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel
Omni Austin Hotel
4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$363 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$363
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,714 reviews)
"The history aspect of the area surrounding the property is amazing. Everything was"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$259 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,555 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
The LINE Austin
The LINE Austin
4 out of 5
111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$409 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$409
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Line up fro a great stay
"Conveniently located near South Congress shopping as well as 6th Street music scene. Hotel was welcoming and never felt crowded. Executive Suite is very spacious with sitting area well removed and hidden from bed. P6 bar offered great views of the Lady Bird Lake and the “bat bridge”"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

The LINE Austin
Hilton Austin
Hilton Austin
4 out of 5
500 E 4th St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$311 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$311
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It would be much better if there was someone to help with luggage even in the middle of the night. We arrived after 15 hours of long haul flight and had to take 12 pieces of luggage upstairs. Not fun."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Austin

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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Bouldin Creek

While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Bouldin Creek

Downtown Austin Travel Guide

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