Old Town 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 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
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 Old Town Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Austin / Lake Travis / Four Points
"New, clean and modern looking. Friendly staff. Definitely will stay there again."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin Northwest Arboretum
"All the things you want included a hotel room for a 2-night stay."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain
"The hotel overall look is good. But the room is just so so. The pillows have smoking smells- not sure why, since my room is non-smoking. The white woman at the front desk was lazy. I asked an extra blanket around 7 pm, and she said no more blanket without even taking a look. And her face said that ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Round Rock North
"I was very disappointed with my stay. The pictures online are extremely misleading and do not accurately reflect the actual condition of the property. When we arrived, the exterior looked rough, with boarded and cracked windows visible from the outside. There was even yellow caution tape around some ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hampton Inn Austin NW near The Domain
"NA"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Austin NW - Arboretum
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
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.
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.
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.
Lago Vista
Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Colorado River.
