West Campus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Campus
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Barton Springs Pool
One of the “crown jewels” of Austin’s bustling downtown, this natural limestone pool is a refreshing place to spend a steamy Texan afternoon.
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 West Campus Hotel Deals
Moxy Austin - University
"Staff is great! Room was comfortable and clean. My only issue is that I did not feel safe using the co-ed restroom on the first floor, especially because there are men in the restroom from the bar who have been drinking. Would have given a better review had it not been for the restroom."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"Loveeed everything about the stay! Very clean, loved the pool! Customer service top tier!! Celebrated my husband’s 40th and they upgraded our room to a suite!!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"It was good. Staff were extremely helpful. Pillows were a bit too soft for my liking. Blankets are limited to a comforter or throw blanket, which I had to blast the AC to not be sweating every night."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"The place was great to stay, but they damaged my car and I’m still having to fight them because of the valet parking. Take pictures of your vehicle before you allowed to park your vehicle."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"A/C was out; rooms pushing it to try to keep cool. There was no notice of this issue prior to booking."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
"Great breakfast selections!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in West Campus
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.
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.
South Congress
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.
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.
