Zilker Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum showing a statue or sculpture and a park
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes a statue or sculpture
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum showing a garden and a statue or sculpture
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes a park, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes interior views and art

Popular places to visit

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes a park and a statue or sculpture

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
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
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
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

Activities

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
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: 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 Zilker Hotel Deals

The Carpenter Hotel

The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$495 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$495
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (762 reviews)
"Very nice property in a great location. We traveled with 2 dogs and they were great about it. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

The Carpenter Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$281 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$281
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (2,112 reviews)
"It's an interesting concept. Very small rooms, good for solo travelers. The rooms are too small for couples with luggage. Under-bed storage, but there isn't enough space to open up more than one or two bags at a time. No hand towels available. It's just a place to sleep, treat it as such. Friendly ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$254 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$254
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (2,047 reviews)
Homeless
"Although this hotel is walking distance from 6th, very doable, we found it to be very uncomfortable with all the homeless people milling around."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$473 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$473
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (967 reviews)
"Loud property lot of clubs close by so just be aware. Great place to stay swanky and all that."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel Van Zandt
Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin

4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$629 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$629
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! (2,188 reviews)
"The hotel itself was very nice. The rooms and pool were outstanding."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Fairmont Austin
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
211 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$383 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$383
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! (1,240 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Zilker

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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
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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Barton Hills

If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Barton Hills
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South Congress

4/5(10 area reviews)

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.

South Congress
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

Clarksville
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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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