Hays Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
South Congress Avenue
“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.
Activities
Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Full-Day Double Decker Austin Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour
Our pick of the best Hays Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Staff was very helpful and the room was so clean!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
citizenM Austin Downtown
Great compact room that is packed with cool technology Also, very clean room and lobby area. Overall, great vibe and will be back!!
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
The LINE Austin
AC was not working well
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Van Zandt
Staff was very friendly and the pool area was incredible at sunset.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Omni Austin Hotel
A+
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
The only two thing I didn’t like about this accessible room was the lack of carpet and the stains on the bed linen
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hays
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
South Congress
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.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
