Barton Creek Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barton Creek
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 entertainment choices 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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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
Scenic 2HR Austin Guided Lake Tour: Small Group & Full Sun Shade
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
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin
Our pick of the best Barton Creek Hotel Deals
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin
BEAUTIFUL AND TRANQUIL
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
The staff was great. It was the marathon weekend, so it was pretty crowded, but the service was exceptional. Room was very nice and the rooftop pool another perk.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Clean. Kind staff. Great free breakfast. Great location- you save a good amount of money for walking a few blocks
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Rooms are smaaaall, as economy cruise ship small. Beds are hard. No top sheets. No wash cloths in the room. I requested to change rooms… not possible. I requested to cancel my additional 2 nights and they had no problem with that. “Weird” approach to customer service
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
The amenities were so clean and so well kept. The staff was so helpful an made the stay extremely warm. Stayed here for the Marathon weekend and accessing the whole city and the race venue was incredibly simple and easy. Great location and truly an amazing experience.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was very convenient
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barton Creek
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Lady Bird Lake.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
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.
