North Central Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

North Central Austin showing a bridge and forests
North Central Austin featuring a park and touring
North Central Austin featuring a garden
North Central Austin showing a park
North Central Austin

This unofficial district caters to the students of the University of Texas and has plenty of dining and shopping options.

“North Central” isn’t even a thing, but that doesn’t stop the real estate agents from raving about its well-kept, tree-lined streets and “location, location, location”. NCA illustrates what gentrification can do to once humble neighbourhoods. The high-end shops in The Domain and Arbor Walk malls confirm that you’re in Austin’s high-tech boomtown. Grab a breakfast taco from a food truck then duck into the book and record shops along “The Drag” near the UT campus.


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Our pick of the best North Central Austin Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG
3 out of 5
6000 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$175 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$175
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very happy with overall hotel offerings. Bathroom amenities could be amended for comfortable use by tall person (namely the toilet bowl was too low in height)."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin North
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin North
3 out of 5
7622 I-35 North, Austin, TX
The price is AU$117 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$117
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Although my stay here was fine, I'm questioning something that was quite awkward. This is the first time ever for my stay at this hotel. After checking in and going to my room, I noticed something odd in the bathroom that I've never encountered before. There was 1 full roll of toilet tissue on one ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin North
Best Western Plus Austin Central
Best Western Plus Austin Central
2.5 out of 5
919 East Koenig Lane, North I-35 at Exit 238A, Austin, TX
The price is AU$154 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$154
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff! They were super informative and patient."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Best Western Plus Austin Central
Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area
Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area
3 out of 5
5660 N IH 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$190 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$190
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (387 reviews)
Excellent
"Excellent service, great location, nice environment, enough parking lot."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$200 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$200
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
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$109 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$109
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,493 reviews)
"Clean and roomy."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around North Central Austin

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Tarrytown

While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.

Tarrytown
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The Domain

Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Museum of Ice Cream – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

The Domain
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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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Westfield

While visiting Westfield, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.

Westfield
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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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

North Central Austin Travel Guide

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