Central Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Austin
Central Austin
Central Austin
Central Austin
Central Austin

Where to stay in Central Austin

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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.

Waller Creek District
North Central Austin showing a bridge and forests

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.

North Central Austin
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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.

Congress Avenue Historic District
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Rainey Street Historic District

The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.

Rainey Street Historic District
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West Campus

While there might not be top attractions in West Campus, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sixth Street and University of Texas Tower.

West Campus
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

Clarksville
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is NZ$545 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$545
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,892 reviews)
"Great hotel! Conveniently located, our room was very nice and very clean and the staff was very helpful and always friendly. The area has great dining options and entertainment. We’ll definitely stay here again when we’re in Austin."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is NZ$379 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$379
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,114 reviews)
"Very interesting, trendy hotel. Great value and location. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
The price is NZ$307 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$307
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,048 reviews)
"Nice big room and fantastic location for Moody Ampitheatre."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
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Placemakr Downtown Austin

Placemakr Downtown Austin

4 out of 5
710 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews)
It was good.
"Staff was great. Layout of unit was cute, but a bit strange for me. Bed up in the loft, but you have to go down cold steel stairs to get to the bathroom. A TV and a ceiling fan would have been good in the loft. No soda/vending machines? Huge issue for me."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Placemakr Downtown Austin
Austin Condo Hotel

Austin Condo Hotel

4.5 out of 5
48 East Ave, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (426 reviews)
"Everything was amazing we came last year and we will be back again next year!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Austin Condo Hotel
Kasa 2nd Street Austin

Kasa 2nd Street Austin

4.5 out of 5
421 W 3rd St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
"Very profesional focus on detail and attention to users needs. Very impress will recommend no other in Austin."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Kasa 2nd Street Austin
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Popular places to visit

Sixth Street

Sixth Street

4/5(18 reviews)

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.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
Texas State Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and a city

Texas State Capitol

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Rivalling anything you could see in the big European cities, the Texas State Capitol is a marvel of architectural design.

Texas State Capitol
Rainey Street

Rainey Street

5/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this vibrant area.

Rainey Street
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum which includes interior views and military items

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore Texan history through a comprehensive collection including Native American pottery and a gunboat from the Civil War.

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Museum of Art

5/5(1 review)

One of the nation's foremost galleries, representing all of the essential art movements of recent centuries.

Blanton Museum of Art

Activities

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

NZ$77
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

NZ$84
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin
Real Austin Tour

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

NZ$84
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

NZ$220
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

NZ$129
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

NZ$60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
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