Northwest Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Hills
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.
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.
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
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 Northwest Hills Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Great breakfast. Convenient location close to all the things.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Great for the price. It’s a small room, but laid out quite nicely. Just watch the towels. Ours had stains and the bathroom mirror was pretty dirty.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Code Hotel
Loved the space and area. Perfect for our family of four.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
If you get a room facing 6th street area/ pub crawl area, be aware that you may not sleep until 2am due to loud music. If the hotel is sold out, you’re out of luck like in my case
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
The staff were very helpful and professional. The room was clean and spacious. The breakfast had a well rounded selection and was well maintained. I enjoyed my short stay immensely and will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Fairmont Austin
Great hotel
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Hills
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.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like Lions Municipal Golf Course and Lake Austin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
