Greater South River City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

St. Edward's University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of St. Edward's University during your trip to Austin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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
Perched on the banks of a beautiful lake, this centrally located park is an idyllic spot to relax in thermal springs or hike along extensive trails.

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.
Things to do

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin

Scenic 2HR Austin Guided Lake Tour: Small Group & Full Sun Shade
Top hotels in Greater South River City

Aiden Austin City Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Colton House Hotel
it was a lovely experience all the way around. My only complaint would be to get comfier towels or get robes.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Omni Austin Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 18 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
While the hotel was beautiful, the AC in our room was broke. It was almost 80 degree. We reported it quickly after checking in. A technician came and looked at it. Many hours later it still did not work. We requested to change rooms and were told they were full. We requested fans and were ignored. ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South River City

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 South First Street might round out your trip.

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.

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

East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

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.

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.

