Westwood Travel Guide
Austin
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.
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.
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.
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 Westwood
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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
No staff works in the holiday Inn, you have to go to the hotel indigo for help. Called one night because i couldn't get a hold of the Urban Pour to order food. No one answered at either desk, so we never ate dinner that night. We were pretty disappointed, because i was running the half marathon the ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
Great service and clean hotel
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westwood
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Lady Bird Lake.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
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.
