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

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)

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices 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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

Greenbelter Safari Hikes

Greenbelter Safari Hikes

AU$39
per adult
Greenbelter Safari Hikes
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

AU$101
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide
Lets bike!

Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket

Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket

AU$45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket
2023 Bentley Tritoons with a cooler ice and water bottles

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

AU$60
per adult
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

AU$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
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Our pick of the best Zilker Hotel Deals

Austin Southpark Hotel
Austin Southpark Hotel
3.5 out of 5
4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX
The price is AU$200 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$200
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Nt"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Austin Southpark Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$198 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$198
23 July - 24 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! (1,827 reviews)
"This is a cute boutique hotel! The only complaint I would say is the room is quite compact. Not a lot of room for two to move around in. The pool is amazing! Staff is very helpful & friendly!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,502 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

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Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$388 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$388
17 July - 18 July
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! (2,089 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay. The spa was great."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Austin
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
4 out of 5
701 E 11th Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$238 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$238
18 July - 19 July
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! (522 reviews)
nice hotel
"The inside of the room was very clean, but halls and carpet were so dirty There was no water to drink and there was no coffe machine either."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave, Austin, TX
The price is AU$200 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$200
18 July - 19 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! (1,404 reviews)
Impressive and Comfortable
"Wow! This was an amazing hotel I have never stayed at before! I loved the atmosphere, location, staff hospitality, and services available. Definitely going to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Cambria Hotel 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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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 showing 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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