Chestnut 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 lively festivals 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.
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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
Texas State Capitol
Rivalling anything you could see in the big European cities, the Texas State Capitol is a marvel of architectural design.
Activities
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Haunted Austin Walking History 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 Chestnut Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
Fast internet and room service. Very accommodating.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
We traveled with our two teen daughters and two small dogs. The view from our room, "Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner" was very large, clean and comfortable. the view was wonderful. The room was in fair condition. some of the windows were either very dirty on the outside or had a broken seal that caused ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Front desk and housekeeping very helpful. Only complaint is rooms aren’t cleaned every day
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Clean room and bathroom. The rooms do need extra blankets and some decent shampoo and a conditioner.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
Our room had a horrible musty smell in it!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chestnut
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.
Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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.
East Cesar Chavez
While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
