Barton Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barton Heights
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Our pick of the best Barton Heights Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Property was under construction and was only there one night solo for work so didn’t get to check out all amenities but super friendly, helpful staff. Clean and updated rooms, but kind of small if more than more person were to be staying in one room.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
It was great
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Code Hotel
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
What a wonderful place to stay! The location, facilities and rooms were great. The entire staff, from front desk to valets and bartenders, were extremely helpful and pleasant. The location right downtown near the State Capitol is perfect, with plenty of reasonable parking options, restaurants, and ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
The Omni was great. The room was clean and everything looked bright and new. The property itself has a pretty bar/dining area downstairs, but we preferred to sit up by the pool for drinks as it was more relaxed and had music. It was an easy stay and also quiet. We stayed at another hotel in Austin ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Fairmont Austin
First time stay—all was good and staff was excellent
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barton Heights
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
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.
Downtown Austin
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.
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.
