Downtown Austin Travel Guide

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Downtown Austin showing street scenes and an administrative building
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin

This happening area is the place to go for the top-quality entertainment, dining and shopping that has made Austin famous.

Austin is one of the hippest cities in the United States, and Downtown Austin is at the center of it all. Explore the nexus of the state capital of Texas and discover its inimitable live music scene and interesting shops.

Come to Sixth Street for a night on the town. This is Austin’s undisputed entertainment district for tourists and locals. Listen to live music or go dancing. With dozens of bars lining the street, you have plenty of choice when it comes to finding your favorite drink.

For a more upscale evening of entertainment, visit the Warehouse District, sometimes called “Sixth Street for grown-ups.” Choose from trendy restaurants and swanky clubs, most of which are housed in converted warehouses.

You’ll need several days, or perhaps even weeks, to experience all of Austin’s top entertainment venues. Attend a performance in the historic Paramount Theatre. Look up when you’re inside the art nouveau interior features a gorgeous ornate ceiling. See a headliner performance at the well-known Moody Theater, where a clever layout ensures you’re never far from the stage. Enjoy delicious barbecue and high-profile entertainment at Stubb’s BBQ.

Purchase a souvenir in the Second Street shopping district. Browse specialty shops, boutiques and high-end stores.

You can’t miss the pink granite Texas State Capitol. Perched on a hill, this magnificent building lords over Downtown Austin. Join a guided tour to learn more about the city and examine the building’s splendid Renaissance Revival architecture up close.

Steel yourself for flying fun at Congress Avenue Bridge. The bridge, which spans Lady Bird Lake, may not look like much at first glance but it is home to one of the largest urban bat colonies in the world. Watch up to 1.5 million bats emerge from the bridge at sundown each night between March and October.

Downtown Austin is in the heart of the city and very pedestrian friendly. Walk to many of the city’s top destinations. If you prefer, take a taxi or Capital Metro bus lines.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Austin

citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is Rp1.793.704 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.793.704
Rp2.140.607 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,924 reviews)
"Nice location, less expensive than expected for downtown Austin."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin

4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is Rp3.120.957 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp3.120.957
Rp4.436.129 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,138 reviews)
Lovely stay in an awesome hotel!
"We had an enjoyable stay in a beautiful room with a soft bed and a gorgeous view!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Fairmont Austin
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave, Austin, TX
The price is Rp1.754.506 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.754.506
Rp2.093.828 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,491 reviews)
"While city construction is out of their control, there should be options available to guest for self-parking"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
211 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
The price is Rp1.829.907 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp1.829.907
Rp2.195.276 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The front desk/bar staff was very nice!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street, Austin, TX
The price is Rp2.493.463 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.493.463
Rp3.607.486 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (868 reviews)
"Great place, great people and best of all very peaceful."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Van Zandt
Aloft Austin Downtown

Aloft Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
109 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.804.400 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp1.804.400
Rp2.164.676 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I loved how clean it was."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Aloft Austin Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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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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
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Central East Austin

If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue are top sights worth seeing.

Central East Austin
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East Cesar Chavez

While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.

East Cesar Chavez
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Bouldin Creek

While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Bouldin Creek
South Congress featuring signage

South River City

If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.

South River City

Downtown Austin Travel Guide