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.
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.
Texas State Capitol
Rivalling anything you could see in the big European cities, the Texas State Capitol is a marvel of architectural design.
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.
Activities
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Our pick of the best Chestnut Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Clean room, very welcoming staff even during holidays
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Omni Austin Hotel
Courteous staff, clean room, attentive to requests. You should have bar soap in the room, also a shower cap. You should also have grab bars in the shower as the floor seemed slippery to me. The valet service changed its rules daily - sometimes you could text to get your car and sometimes you had ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
Yes clean
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
East Austin Hotel
This place was incredible! The staff were extra friendly and helpful. We ate at the Second Kitchen restaurant our first night and loved the food so much we ended up canceling our breakfast reservation at another favorite brunch spot the next day so we could eat there another time. If you’re into ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG
The room very clean and the staff is always the best. The woman at breakfast did not seem to understand English very well but she was nice.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chestnut
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue 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.
Chestnut Travel Guide
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Texas State Capitol
- Zilker Park
- Circuit of the Americas
- South Congress Avenue
- Lady Bird Lake
- Moody Theater
- Barton Springs Pool
- Round Rock Sports Center
- Travis County Exposition Center
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Lakeline Mall
- McKinney Falls State Park
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Blanton Museum of Art
