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 fascinating museums 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 theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Rainey Street

Activities

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

AU$54
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$72
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Goats

Birds, bees, plants and goats.

AU$60
per adult
Birds, bees, plants and goats.
Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

AU$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats
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
All smiles at Salt Lick!

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

AU$106
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
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Our pick of the best Downtown Austin Hotel Deals

citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$199 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$199
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,768 reviews)
"Everything was great and everyone was so nice. Thank you for making me feel safe :)"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel
Omni Austin Hotel
4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$328 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$328
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,803 reviews)
"Was a wonderful property and staff very kind and helpful. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$172 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$172
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,825 reviews)
"Breakfast are very unique at this location. It could really organize your day, hustle free. Food quality was good."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$409 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$409
29 June - 30 June
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! (2,043 reviews)
"Staff was great"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Fairmont Austin
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave, Austin, TX
The price is AU$209 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$209
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,360 reviews)
"I didn't like the parking situation. Valet is expensive."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
4 out of 5
701 E 11th Street, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$226 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$226
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
"Air conditioning didn’t get as cold as I would’ve liked. But understandable given the extreme heat during the visit. And being next to the highway leads to some very loud nights."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
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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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