Highland Park West Travel Guide
Austin
Visit Highland Park West
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas State Capitol
An architectural marvel that rivals anything you might see in the great cities of Europe.
Things to do
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin
Top hotels in Highland Park West
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Room was great and spacious. Staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Hot Breakfast was Great in the mornings! Room is decent for the price, would stay again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great stay- staff was friendly and attentive. Valet guys were super nice as were the people at the front desk. I cam for a mom’s weekend for my son and it was everything I wanted. Thank you
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
All of the above.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Staff was nonexistent, very limited service, you need to ask for everything way ahead of time. If you stay on the side of the hotel above Rainey street you will hear and feel inescapable thumping music until 2 AM every morning! Earplugs, pillows over your head, noise cancelling headphones do not ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Austin South
Staff were amazing!! Room gave me the old Las Vegas vibes but it was still good. They don’t have a bar in hotel (which is what I needed since I specifically looked for a hotel that had one inside that closed late) but they do have a restaurant next door that has one. Be mindful, they close early ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park West
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
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.
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.
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.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
