The Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The 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 lively festivals 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
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
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Our pick of the best The Hills Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
14 floor lounge staff was great …but pool bar was not open
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Nice
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Staff needs to be trained better and the service is slow
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Aiden Austin City Hotel
I chose this hotel based on the reviews, but I was disappointed. The building resembles a motel more than a hotel, similar to a Super 8 style. You check in and then drive around the building to access your room. Although it has been partially renovated, it's still a very old structure. Additionally, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Filters in air conditioning units need to be cleaned out. Very clogged up. Some confusion about how often they clean the room. The sign said they clean every three days, but they never did. When I notified the front desk, they said I still had to request a cleaning. That was not clear on the ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
We didn't take advantage of the breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hills
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.
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.
Lago Vista
Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Lago Vista Golf Course.
Westlake Highlands
While there might not be top attractions in Westlake Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Mount Bonnell.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lions Municipal Golf Course.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
