Balcones Village Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Balcones Village
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
Austin’s answer to Bourbon Street really comes alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks here any time of day.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Zilker Park
Spend the perfect afternoon on the edge of a scenic lake. Take one of the extensive hiking trails before relaxing in the hot springs in this central park.
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
Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony.
Activities
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Austin Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Balcones Village Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
"Loveeed everything about the stay! Very clean, loved the pool! Customer service top tier!! Celebrated my husband’s 40th and they upgraded our room to a suite!!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Todo bien"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"The staff were friendly and check out went smoothly. Our room was clean and cozy with comfy beds. Great for a quick, two day stay!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"Amazing stay very clean and staff was great"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
"The breakfast was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only complaints I have were the bed pillows and the towels. The bed pillows seemed old and the towels were not soft at all. Overall it was a good experience"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
"Good quality to value ratio hotel for downtown/ Rainey Street area of Austin. Can be a little noisy due to the Rainey Street bars / restaurants. However, during the week, the music finishes around 12am. Also, if you get a high floor it will be quieter. Highly recommended. I would stay again if I ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balcones Village
The Domain
You'll love the great live music in The Domain, and you might want to stick around to check out Domain Northside, a top place to visit.
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.
Three Points
While you're in Three Points, take in top sights like Austin's Park and jump on the metro at Howard Station to see more of the city.
North Central Austin
Consider a visit to Highland Village Shopping Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in North Central Austin. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Crestview Station or Highland Station.
Hudson Bend
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Hudson Bend. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Travis or Lake Austin.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
